HOW DOES PBC GURU SELECT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS?
Broadly, our books are selected based on the interests of participants and of the community at large. We look for a mix of titles that cover fiction, general non-fiction/lifelong learning, professional development, social justice, health/wellness, and STEM each reading period. Books that cover multiple categories are of particular interest because they can be offered to exponentially more book clubs and often appeal to a wider range of readers within specific book clubs.
All titles must meet our PBC Guru criteria:
• At least 100 reviews on Goodreads or Amazon
• At least a 4.0-star rating on Goodreads or Amazon
• Must be available as an eBook and an audiobook, preferably also in hardcover and paperback
• Must have been published no less than six months before the start of the suggested reading period
Exceptions may arise, but we strive to ensure all selections follow these four criteria. As of this writing, Google asserts that 129,864,880 books are in print! We need to narrow down our list somehow, so these few measures work as a guide.