GMA Book Club List 2019
The GMA Book Club List 2019 is a complete list of the Good Morning America Book Club picks for 2019, along with reviews for the books Kirsten and I read. There are only three books this year because the book club started in October 2019. I wanted to make this list to see how the book choices change and evolve from year to year. I have been a fan of GMA for a long time, since 2019, but I sometimes get confused about which book was released when. To keep it straight, I wanted to divide the full list by year.
Kirsten and I read a lot of books, especially celebrity book club picks. We often get spoilers in advance, so we have the opportunity to read the book before the release dates. We want to ensure that we are reading the best books so we can give you the best recommendations. If you are looking for the complete Good Morning America Book Club List, I have that list too.
Whether you are reading the book for yourself or to read with a book club, picking your next book can be difficult. I hope this list helps give you some great ideas of what to read next. The GMA Book Club chooses a wide variety of books. You will find everything from YA fantasy to thrillers and historical fiction. Kirsten and I consistently love the GMA book club picks.
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The GMA Book Club List 2019
Dominicana
Author: Angie Cruz
Year: 2019
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: October 2019 GMA Book Club Pick
Age Range: 16+
Plot
15-year-old Ana dreams of moving to America, envisioning a life of glamour, wealth, and freedom. She accepts the hand of a husband twice her age to fulfill her dreams but is in for quite an awakening when she makes it to the Bronx. Miserable in her life, Ana is forced to choose between duty to her family and her dreams.
Why Kirsten loves it
I was blown away by Cruz’s latest coming-of-age novel which explores her Dominican roots. Her immigrant story was filled with strength and courage throughout a year-and-a-half, as meek Ana is molded into a strong woman. I can see why this book was chosen as the first book for the Good Morning America Book Club #gifted by Libro.FM
Find this book in: Coming-of-age Books for Adults / Female BIPOC Authors / Books Set in the 1960s / GMA Book Club List 2019/ Novels About Immigration
The Family Upstairs
Author: Lisa Jewell
Year: 2019
Genre: Thriller
More info: November 2019 GMA Book Club Pick
New York Times Bestselling Author
Age Range: 18+
Plot
This book starts with Libby’s 25th birthday when she inherits a multi-million dollar home. She knows that she was adopted at 10 months old but, she doesn’t know the truth about what happened to her family. She is shocked to find that the story that she was told is not what happened to her family.
25+ years ago Henry, his sister, and his parents are living a very privileged life. When he is 12 years old, things change when David moves into the house with his wife and kids with no plans to leave. He is charismatic and alluring to everyone except Henry. The story moves between past and present until the two stories come together and you finally understand what happened in the house all those years ago. I love listening to full cast audiobooks and this popular thriller book was no exception.
Trigger Warnings
Child Abuse, Confinement
Why Jackie loves it
I love Lisa Jewell. As I read her books I find each one creepier than the last. I listened to this one and loved that it was a full cast audiobook. It brought the story to life.
Find this book in: The Best Lisa Jewell Books / Books About Cults / The Best Domestic Thriller Books / Good Morning America Book Club List / Popular Thriller Books / GMA Book Club List 2019
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Author: Tomi Adeyemi
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: December 2019
More info: Legacy of Orisha Book 2 of 3
Good Morning America Book Club Pick December 2019
Plot
This is the second book in a three-book series. Zelie and Amari have brought magic back to Orisha, but there were unexpected consequences. The maji got their powers back, but so did all nobles with magic in their ancestry.
Now, the enemies are more powerful as Zelie fights for Amari’s place on the throne.
Expert Tip
The GMA Book Club has chosen so many great books since it began in 2019 that it can be hard to choose your next book. Here are some helpful hints:
- The GMA Book Club offers the widest variety of genres among all celebrity book clubs. If you love mysteries, thrillers, sci-fi, or fantasy, the GMA Book Club might be your best bet to find a book you love.
- Are you a “Kirsten” or a “Jackie”? Have a look at our reviews of the books to help you choose
- This list includes books that may not be on other lists because we did not love all the books. Have a look at the thoughts section.
- If the description says “why I love it”, it’s a 4 or 5-star book.
- If it says “why I like it”, it’s a 3-star book.
- If it says “thoughts”, it was not a winner for Kirsten or me.
- If you love a certain genre, pick a book from that genre as your next read.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best book from the GMA Book Club List 2019?
The GMA book club list 2019 started in October, so it only has three books for the year. Kirsten and I did not read one of the books, but the other two were fantastic choices. I think it is safe to say they all fall in the top three of the year.
When did the GMA book club start choosing YA Books?
The GMA book club did not make a YA pick until October of 2024, five years after the book club started!
Epilogue
What is your favorite book from the GMA book club list 2019?
