Nonfiction

September 2020 – “Pink Steering Wheel Chronicles” by Laura Fahrenthold

Our first in-person, outdoor, socially distanced book club meeting! We had pink mimosas and big smiles on our faces. Super bummed that Mica could not be with us because she had to work…boo!

Take a trip across the country while learning about how author Laura Fahenthold heals from the death of her husband. Life on the road with two girls and a dog brings many adventures and deep thoughts about life and death.

Romance

August 2020 – “28 Summers” by Elin Hildebrand

A fun “beach read,” just what we needed after last month’s book!

Page turning summer read. Explore Nantucket as you learn about the strange romantic relationship between Jake & Mallory over a lifetime. Do relationships have to be this complicated for love?

Also, a much needed reminder. We are still virtual and it’s fine, we’re fine!

Mystery/Crime

July 2020 – “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton

Best said by Jolee, “guys, this book is weird.” What started out a “Clue”-like mystery, turned into a sci-fi commentary on the modern justice system. And, we are still virtual…

Hold onto your hats for this one! A man must solve a murder while waking up in a different body everyday. Wildly different characters with an array of viewpoints.

Suspense/Thriller

June 2020 – “The Woman in the Window” by A.J. Finn

Our second book club meeting, still virtual! In honor of our character always in her Pjs or Robe, we dressed up in our fav robes and Pjs for this one.

Great suspense read! Well written while juggling a lot of characters and mysteries. A nail bitter until the end. An agoraphobic child psychologist befriends the new neighbors across the street only to end up witness a peculiar murder in their home.

Literary Fiction

May 2020 – “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid

Our first Lit Ladies Read book club meeting! Marsha hosted virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a great way to stay safe and still enjoy “hanging” out!

A women struggles with determining what she wants out of life, while trying to figure out who to trust after a life changing event.