2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club List
The Beyond the Bookends Book Club is unlike any other, and it’s about to be our third year! Not only does the book club follow our yearly reading challenge, but every member of the book club will have an opportunity to talk with the authors of each book! Below you will find the 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club list.
Book club has truly become the highlight of our month. In past years, we had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Kolker, Clare Leslie Hall, Bruce Holsinger, Emma Grey, and Virginia Evans, among others.
When we started the book club, we knew that everyone deserved the opportunity to ask questions of their favorite authors because we found so much pleasure in talking to them, too. To join the Beyond the Bookends Book Club, check out your options.
The 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club chooses a book that fulfills a prompt from the 2027 reading challenge. Kirsten and I provide you with a reading guide to keep track of your thoughts, and then we discuss the book. The author then joins us, and let me tell you, we get some juicy information. From alternate endings to character changes, we really get some seriously good tea.
If you are not interested in becoming a member but want to join in with reading our picks, we love that as well. The reading challenge is free for everyone.
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2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club List
Bad Words
Author: RÃoghnach Robinson
Release Date: October 6, 2026
Genre: Romance
More info: Debut, October 2026 GMA Book Club Pick, January 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Parker’s debut novel was supposed to be the book of the decade. He even earned a 7-figure advance. But when Selina Chen, a renowned book reviewer, trashed the book, it became the flop of the decade.
When he publishes his sophomore novel, Selina reviews it again. However, this time, when she bashes it, Parker confronts her at a party, and it is caught on video. It goes viral and starts a literary feud where everyone takes a side. The debate begins between writers, reviewers, publishers, and fans: What is the role of a reviewer, and when does it get too personal? Can an author confront someone who gives them a bad review?
When Parker and Selina start to chat privately, outside the public sparring matches, they begin to see a different side of each other.
Why Jackie loves it
I loved the way this story developed. The conversation about what a review is, and what people should be writing in a review- love it or hate it. This novel is beautifully written by someone who clearly loves the power of the written word. I cannot wait to discuss this book with everyone.
Find this book in: Fiction Books about Writers / Novels About Publishing / Best Romance Books of 2026 / GMA Book Club List 2026 / Summary of Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus
Full Bloom
Author: Francesca Serritella
Year: 2025
Genre: Literary Fiction Romance
More info: February 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club pick
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Iris is fresh out of a breakup with the man she thought was going to marry her, is facing stagnation in her job, and is stuck in life. She is desperately in need of a fresh start when she goes to her elderly neighbor and gets a custom perfume that has an almost magical effect on her body. With her newfound confidence, she gets a new account at work and attracts the attention of more men than ever before.
As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she also finally addresses childhood trauma related to the death of her parents, her feelings toward her cousin (who has a drug addiction issue), and her quest to freeze her eggs so she can be a parent someday. Her custom perfume is the impetus for romantic entanglements that give her validation and create more drama than she can keep up with.
Is wearing the perfume and all its rewards worth the hassle? Should she go back to being boring old Iris? Can she figure out who she is at her core and, more importantly, what she wants out of life? And when she does, will she have the courage to reach for it? Each of these questions will be addressed when this book comes to a fantastic conclusion.
Trigger Warnings
Infertility, Fire
Why Kirsten loves it
My obsession with this book is real. I couldn’t put it down. The imagery was so beautifully written that I could picture each scene vividly in my mind as if I were watching a movie. The story is rich, the imagery is lush, and it’s easily one of my favorite books of the year. Gifted by Ballantine Books
Find this book in: Best Fiction Books of 2025 / Giftable Books / Best Books of 2025 Literary Romance Novels / Perfume Fiction Books / The Best Romance Novels By Genre
The Three Graces of Pearl Street
Author: Elizabeth Wellington Rollins
Year: 2026
Genre: Fiction
More info: Debut Novel, March 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Graziella is a 96-year-old former nun who runs the parish’s food kitchen. Her daughter Grace is a psychology professor, and her granddaughter Ella is brilliant but is having trouble finding where she really belongs. When the three Graces come back together to live under one roof, they may find out what it means to really be known by somebody else.
Each Grace is struggling with something, and each of them can learn from the other two Graces. But they are all hiding secrets that, when they come to light, might upend their fragile family dynamic.
Trigger Warnings
Grief
Why Kirsten loves it
I’m a sucker for a multi-generation novel to begin with, but add in layers of food, romance, and finding yourself, and you know I’m gonna dive right in. But this book is more than the sum of its parts in a way I can’t quite explain. I adore it.
I was rooting for all of the Graces, charmed by their eccentricities, delighted in their triumphs, and I was shattered by their sorrows. I wanted to dine with the Graces to hear their stories firsthand and watch their banter come to life. I’m PRAYING we get an adaptation of this story because I want it to come to life even more than it already is in my brain.
I’m so excited to talk with Elizabeth for our book club. I can’t wait to dive into her brain and find out the inspiration behind this story. Gifted by Atria and Simon Audio.
Find this book in: Books About Mothers and Motherhood / Novels About Food / Best Family Drama Books / Best Fiction Books of 2026 / Multigenerational Novels / Books with a Name in the Title
The Shadow Artist
Author: Lisa Barr
Release Date: March 9, 2027
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: April 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick
Plot
Lisa Barr is back with another kick-ass heroine; this time, she’s a graffiti artist known as Dirt Bitch. She’s teaming up with a CIA agent to find and take down a terrorist hired by a Neo-Nazi group to settle a WWII vendetta. It’s a dual-timeline narrative we can’t wait to tackle.
Wait for Me
Author: Amy Jo Burns
Year: 2026
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: March 2026 Read with Jenna Book Club Pick, May 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Elle Harlow is a folk singer who reached the height of her fame in 1973. After a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, she disappears. Two decades later, when a meteor strikes her small town, Marijohn Shaw, also a folk singer, uncovers information linking her to Elle. Suddenly, Marijohn questions everything she thought she knew about herself.
Told in three parts, Elle and Marijohn each get their own narratives before their stories dovetail for the final portion of the book. From Nashville to Appalachia, this immersive story is filled with tales of the music industry in the 1970s and early 1990s. It’s a story of loss and redemption, and the fight within us all to be seen for who we truly are.
Why Kirsten loves it
I was captivated by Marijohn and Elle’s individual stories, but when they merged, I was swept into their world. You must listen to this story as an audiobook because all the original songs peppered throughout the book are sung with a musical accompaniment. I felt as if I were a fly on the wall watching two extraordinary artists come into their own.
I think this will be the runaway hit of the summer, because it’s a perfect balance of thought-provoking themes and imaginative storytelling. I’d also like to respectfully request an adaptation of this story! #gifted by Macmillan Audio and Celadon.
Find this book in: Read with Jenna Book Club List 2026 / Wait for Me Book Club Questions / Summary of Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns / Books Set in the 70s / Best Beach Reads 2026 / Best Books to Get Out of a Reading Slump / Books like Daisy Jones and The Six / The Best Audiobooks of All Time / Best Historical Fiction Books of 2026/ Novels About Musicians / Partita Summary
The House of Hidden Letters
Author: Izzy Broom
Year: 2026
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: June 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
In this dual timeline narrative, Skye is running from a difficult marriage. She buys a dilapidated home on a Greek island for $1 and, with the help of her new neighbors, begins to renovate the property. During the renovation, she uncovers a cache of letters from WWII. While she tries to figure out what happened on the island in the past, she’s also trying to get her own life in order.
Meanwhile, in the WWII timeline, letters show what life was like on Folegandros during the war when the island’s men were fighting the very people occupying their shores.
Trigger Warnings
Domestic Abuse
Why Kirsten loves it
This story reminded me of a mash-up between Under the Tuscan Sun and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. It was heartwarming and thought-provoking without being too heavy, unlike many other WWII stories. I fell for all the characters in this story! #gifted by Berkley.
Find this book in: WWII Historical Fiction / Best Beach Reads 2026 / Best Historical Fiction Books of 2026 / Books Set on an Island
Dava Shastri’s Last Day
Author: Kirthana Ramisetti
Year: 2021
Genre: Fiction
More info: December 2021 Good Morning America Book Club Pick, July 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
I DEVOURED this contemporary fiction story of a billionaire music mogul who releases her death announcement 2 days early so she can read her own end-of-life articles. The best part was that during the snowstorm that trapped her family with her at the ski chalet, she neglected to tell them about her terminal illness and her hare-brained scheme.
Trigger Warnings
Cancer, Death
Why Kirsten loves it
We get to see the impact the decision has on her family as well as get a look at her colorful life before her cancer diagnosis. This family drama was so compelling; I totally understand why it was a book club pick.
Find this book in: Books About Mothers / Family Drama Books / Family Sagas / Contemporary Fiction Novels / Best Celebrity Book Club Picks / GMA Book Club List 2021 / Books Set on an Island / Books with a Name in the Title
Expert Tip
Are you interested in joining a book club but are not sure if you will like it? I have some great tips
- Have a look at the books the book club has read. Do they fit with your vibe?
- Sometimes book club may push you outside of your comfort zone- that is ok. When not everyone feels the same way about a book, that makes for great conversation, as long as everyone is respectful
- Love the idea of a book club but do not want to speak? That is ok too. The Beyond the Bookends book club provides a safe place to talk, text, or listen. The choice is yours with no pressure!
Frequently Asked Questions
What books are on the 2027 Beyond the Bookends book club list?
Bad Words by RÃoghnach Robinson, Full Bloom by Francesca Serritella, The Three Graces of Pearl Street by Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns, The Shadow Artist by Lisa Barr, and The House of Hidden Letters by Izzy Broom are just a few of the books in the 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club!
When will you announce the rest of the Beyond the Bookends Book Club list for 2027?
We will be announcing the book picks for the 2027 book club by season. The first half of the year is up, and you can check back in April for the book picks from July to September.
Can anyone join the Beyond the Bookends Book Club?
Yes. Anyone can join the book club at any time! We love our members and our great community! If you do not want to join the book club, you are more than welcome to follow along with the reading challenge. That is free to everyone!
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Epilogue
What do you think of the 2027 Beyond the Bookends Book Club list? I love the books we read this year and cannot wait to hear your thoughts. Which book was your favorite?
