When I saw Anatomy of a Scandal was going to be made into a show on Netflix, I was curious about the novel it would be based on. Seeing the talented cast that would be bringing this psychological thriller to life, I knew it was time to read the book before my mental images were Read more
Published during the height of the #MeToo movement, Anatomy of a Scandal feels like it could easily have been ripped from the headlines where a rising politician is suddenly on trial for assault of an employee. The book follows his wife, Sophie Whitehouse, and the lawyer prosecuting him, barrister Kate Woodcroft. Their conflicting ideas about Read more
If you are looking to tackle Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine with your book club, I applaud your choice! This is a fantastic debut novel by Gail Honeyman. She manages to deal with a lot of heavy topics with a wit and humor that feels rare. She also has a unique writing style where even Read more
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a strange (and strangely compelling) book. If you look up reviews, you’ll find strong feelings on both sides. Those who love it, who adore it completely. Those who hate it, well… let’s just say they seem to find creative ways to say how much they loathe the main character. Read more
Meet Eleanor Oliphant. One reason it definitely is hard to like Eleanor is just how uncompromising she is. Gail Honeyman writes her as an emotionally stunted person who struggles with social interactions. Because of the way she was raised, she has almost no empathy for other people. The plot does make clear a lot of Read more
When it comes to The Keeper of Happy Endings book club questions, there is a lot to choose from. There is so much to discuss in this book. From the multiple timelines, to the historic events, to the magic of a Roussel gown… When you are ready to dive in, here is a list of Read more
There is a reason this book deserves to be on so many must-read lists these days. The book unfolds across multiple timelines: both Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II in the 1940s and Boston in the 1980s. The story follows two women both dealing with devastating losses and heartbreak after fate keeps them from their Read more
When it comes to finding those perfect romantic books, it doesn’t need to happen only around Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure who originally decided February would be the ideal time of year to celebrate love anyways. For many people, February means freezing temperatures and more than usual isolation as you wait for spring to make Read more
There are a lot of stories about female friendships out there. New ones, old ones, life-changing ones… I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin is about all three. Most importantly, it’s about reconnecting over an old friendship where the main character has no idea what happened to end it. As someone who Read more
There is so much complexity and poignancy in this book that I Thought You Said This Would Work makes an excellent choice for any book club read. I wish I had a club to discuss this with myself, just to dive deeper into a discussion about this book! Dive Deep with Discussion Questions If you Read more