About the Book
On paper, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara have little in common – they’re very different people leading very different lives. And yet at book club meetings in an historic carriage house turned bookstore, they bond over a shared love of reading (and more than a little wine) as well as the growing realization that their lives are not turning out like they expected.
Former tennis star Jazmine is a top sports agent balancing a career and single motherhood. Judith is an empty nester questioning her marriage and the supporting role she chose. Erin’s high school sweetheart and fiancé develops a bad case of cold feet, and Sara’s husband takes a job out of town saddling Sara with a difficult mother-in-law who believes her son could have done better – not exactly the roommate most women dream of.
With the help of books, laughter, and the joy of ever evolving friendships, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara find the courage to navigate new and surprising chapters of their lives as they seek their own versions of happily-ever-after.
My Review
I always gravitate toward books that include the topic of a book club, because I think they are so special. I enjoyed how this particular club really brought in a diverse group of characters, all in a different stage in their life – yet connected by their love of books, needing to be around others, and all having a tough time with their relationships. There were quite a few characters to follow but each one held their own throughout the story. I won’t say the novel was fast-paced and there were a few moments that lagged for me, but overall it held my interest and I got a nice chuckle at the end with the naming of the book club. If you appreciate stories of female friendships I think you would like this one.
4 stars
