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The Best Books for Book Clubs in 2026
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Book Club News: October Issue
Hello Book Clubbers,
In this issue, we invite you to join our discussion of Vladimir Nabokov’s classic Lolita, where we explore its complex, florid language, its unreliable narration, and more. Check out our upcoming discussions for the rest of the year, too.
Look ahead to 2026 with our list of books for clubs to plan on reading and discussing next year.
Make a long-term commitment with your book club by immersing yourselves in a series together—we’ve already picked out some great options for you!
Want to start on your holiday shopping early? You may just get some perfect gift ideas for fellow book lovers (or yourself!) from our article on the increasing popularity of deluxe editions.
Thanks for reading,
The BookBrowse Team
Book Club Discussions
Discussions are open to all! If you’d like to participate, you can do so by creating an account here. Please note that discussions can contain spoilers.
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
From the Jacket The most famous and controversial novel from one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century tells the story of Humbert Humbert's obsessive, devouring, and doomed passion for the nymphet Dolores Haze. From the Discussion “We know that Humbert is lying and he isn’t a reliable narrator. He manipulates the reader to sympathize with him and romanticizes his obsession with Lolita. (This is the author’s skilled crafting technique that is done to perfection.)” —Jill |  |
“Humbert only imagines himself and his actions. Lolita is his perfect ‘nymphet,’ but only during her brief young age. There isn’t a single hint that he considers anyone but himself, and completely. Adults are the subject of his internal and brutal derision. His world only contains himself and his desires or pain.” —Donna_M
“I want to read again not only for the language (and vocabulary!) but for additional meaning. The BookBrowse discussions and questions have me wondering about aspects I did not think of during my initial read. For example, connections to Nabokov being a lepidopterist.” —Vicki_F
The Best Books for Book Clubs in 2026
Ready to start planning your book club selections for 2026? We’re here to help. Whether you’re looking for a contemporary narrative or a historical one, a reflective bit of character fiction or a family saga, we have you covered. Happy reading in the year ahead! … continued |  |
Book Series for Book Clubs
Reading a duology, trilogy, or longer series with your book club can be a special experience. Many of the books in these series have been subjects of BookBrowse reviews or online discussions—and we have reading guides for a lot of them! … continued |  |
The Rise of Deluxe Editions
How dressed up is your bookshelf? Fancy books are by no means a requirement for readers—you may be satisfied with your discount paperbacks, which have their own easy charm, or convenient and space-saving e-book downloads. But recent years have seen a noteworthy explosion of collector’s editions, or deluxe editions, and they aren’t just for updated classics anymore. … continued |  |
Discussions & Ask the Author Interviews
Discussions are open to all, so please join us! If you would like to receive a message when a particular discussion opens, you can sign up for a one-time notification. You can also find inspiration for your book club among our more than 200 past discussions. Currently, we’re discussing Vladimir Nabokov’s classic Lolita, among other books. Starting November 13, we feature Haven't Killed in Years by Amy K. Green. |  |
BookBrowse is now hosting Ask the Author sessions in our community forum. We invite you to follow along and post your own questions in any interviews that interest you. Join us for our ongoing conversation with Graham Watson, author of The Invention of Charlotte Brontë. We would love to see you there! |  |
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