Whether you’re looking for uplifting book club book ideas for your group or a heartwarming read for yourself, this list is full of books that will make you smile and leave you feeling hopeful by the end.

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We both gave this novel five stars. Angela especially enjoyed the audiobook version, which is narrated by its author!

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From the insights it gives us into life across America in the late 30s to its exploration of growing relationships—human and giraffe alike—we can't recommend this book highly enough!

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This was one of our favorite books of the last few years, and it really stayed with both of us! It's a beautiful story about a 14-year-old girl seeing herself as separate for the first time.

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The central theme of the book is kindness and many reviews describe it as a book that's great for your heart and soul.

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This book is packed with so much genuine emotion, honesty, and heart that you’ll want a copy on your shelf so that you can read it again!

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We were both very skeptical about the premise of this book, but it’s an excellent and worthwhile read with plenty of metaphors to discuss.

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Whether you’re looking for uplifting book club book ideas for your group or a heartwarming read for yourself, this list is full of books that will make you smile and leave you feeling hopeful by the end.

We both gave this novel five stars. Angela especially enjoyed the audiobook version, which is narrated by its author!

THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF SAM HELL

From the insights it gives us into life across America in the late 30s to its exploration of growing relationships—human and giraffe alike—we can't recommend this book highly enough!

WEST WITH GIRAFFES

This was one of our favorite books of the last few years, and it really stayed with both of us! It's a beautiful story about a 14-year-old girl seeing herself as separate for the first time.

mary jane

The central theme of the book is kindness and many reviews describe it as a book that's great for your heart and soul.

THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA

This book is packed with so much genuine emotion, honesty, and heart that you’ll want a copy on your shelf so that you can read it again!

THE PEOPLE WE KEEP

We were both very skeptical about the premise of this book, but it’s an excellent and worthwhile read with plenty of metaphors to discuss.

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