(Exclusive)! Jimmy Fallon Announces the Return of His Book Club — And There’s a March Madness Twist

The late night host shared the announcement during 'The Tonight Show' on Monday Jimmy Fallon’s book club is back, and with a timely twist

Published Time: 26.03.2024 - 07:31:13 Modified Time: 26.03.2024 - 07:31:13

The late night host shared the announcement during 'The Tonight Show' on Monday

Jimmy Fallon’s book club is back, and with a timely twist.During The Tonight Showon Monday, Fallon, 49, announced the long-awaited return of the Fallon Book Club."If you know me, you know I’m always looking for a good book to read," the late night host said. "And that’s why I’m very excited to announce this."

The Fallon Book Clubdebuted in 2018as a summer reading club called “Tonight ShowSummer Reads.” Viewers had the opportunity to vote for their favorite book from a curated list, with the winning read beingThe Tonight Show's book club selection.This new iteration of Fallon's book club, however, is timed to March Madness and participants may recognize the format, too. Fallon has selected 16 books — which he dubbed the "Sweet 16" — to compete in a NCAA tournament-inspired bracket. Viewers can vote on which books they want to continue through the rounds until one book, and its author, will be picked as Fallon's spring book club pick.

"We can vote round-by-round until we narrow them down to the Elite Eight books," Fallon said, referring to a stack of the selected books on his desk.

"I'm not saying this is the eight, or this is the eight. It could be this," the host added as he rearranged the books into piles. "These could be the eight! Until we get to the Final Four, then the Terrific Two, until we’re left with one winner - The Fallon Book Club Spring Read!"

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be able to cast up to ten votes per round. The advancing books will also be announced on the show and on its social media accounts, including a dedicated book club Instagram account, @FallonBookClub.

"We have all different genres: mystery, young adult novels," Fallon said of his selections. "We have debut authors, New York Times best-selling authors — it’s a great mix of books."

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Those interested in voting for Fallon’s spring book club pick can visit www.fallonbookclub.com or follow the show's social media accounts for updates. See the full list of books below:The Fury by Alex MichaelidesJames by Percival EverettNightwatching by Tracy SierraGrief is for People by Sloane CrosleyWandering Stars by Tommy OrangeWhere Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéThe Year of the Locust by Terry HayesOrdinary Human Failings by Megan NolanAnnie Bot by Sierra GreerThe Fox Wife by Yangsze ChooInteresting Facts and Space by Emily AustinThe Hunter by Tana FrenchThe Other Valley by Scott Alexander HowardThe Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez JamesA Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas WesterbekeHow To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin