June 2021

THE BREAK-UP BOOK CLUB reminded me again of how much I love Wendy Wax’s character-driven stories. Four women, each of whom are at different points in their lives, find their way to a charming indie bookstore that hosts a book group. Their personal stories are compelling and relatable. At the bookstore there is a bond of books between them, and they each feel comfortable to share what is going on in their lives. The result is a sense of camaraderie. “What happens at book club stays at book club.” And yes, there is wine. And fun snacks.

The ladies spend many a meeting trying to come up with a name for their book club, and the ones that are recommended are fun to read. Wendy writes with great wit; there are many times I found myself smiling as I turned the pages.

Book groups will have fun with this one!