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The Book Club

by Mary Alice Monroe · 1999

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For five women, their monthly book club meeting is a time to share their hopes, fears, and triumphs. As each woman faces transition, they embrace the challenges that come with change and hold fast to their unfailing friendship.

Genre
women’s fictionwomen’s fictionMore like thisLess of thisromanceromanceMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thiscontemporary romancecontemporary romanceMore like thisLess of this
Themes
friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thiswomenwomenMore like thisLess of thisrelationshipsrelationshipsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of thisAmerican SouthAmerican SouthMore like thisLess of this
Mood
lightlightMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 354 pages

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