calling all book club suggestions

i have always wanted to be part of a book club. i love reading. i guess i should have started one myself but it just so happens that 2 friends of mine are getting people together to start one soon. lucky me! here are my suggestions for our first book and any other suggestions from readers are welcome.clockwise from top left: hurry down sunshine, rag and bone, the northern clemency, and vanished smile. images found via borders.com