3 Jaw-Dropping Book Club Reads ~ Sure to Shock!
Not all book club reads are meant to be safe or comfortable. The best discussions often come from books that shock, provoke, and push boundaries. For September, I’ve chosen three novels by female authors that deliver strong, complicated women and stories that leave you reeling. These are the books that will have your group gasping, debating, and maybe even arguing long after the last page.
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Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
Meet Irina, a photographer whose obsession with capturing explicit, degrading images of men is as fascinating as it is disturbing. This cult-favorite novel flips the male gaze on its head, taking readers down a dark, satirical path. It’s raw, bold, and not for the faint-hearted - which is exactly why it works so well for a book club.
Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan
This brutally honest debut explores the all-consuming nature of a toxic relationship. It’s messy, obsessive, and painfully real, laying bare the ways women are pulled between desire and destruction. Some readers will see themselves reflected in uncomfortable ways, while others will recoil - making it an explosive pick for discussion.
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
A witty, wickedly transgressive novel about a food critic who also happens to be a cannibal. Blending satire, feminism, and grotesque indulgence, it forces readers to question appetite, power, and gender politics in shocking ways. It’s sharp, stylish, and unforgettable - the kind of book you’ll never stop talking about.
If your book club craves more than small talk, these novels are sure to deliver. They push against the expected, stir up strong opinions, and guarantee a lively conversation.
Until next time ~ keep coloring your world empowered!
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