The Summer Book Club Published by Harlequin on February 13, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Family Life / Marriage & Divorce, Fiction / Family Life / Siblings, Fiction / Friendship, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Pages: 384
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"A charming, feel-good story of the ways that devoted friends—and great books!—can change our lives with the summer vibes I’m needing right now! There’s a dose of Susan Mallery magic in all her novels; this one just might have an extra scoop!" – Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author
The rules of summer book club are simple:
- No sad books
- No pressure
- Yessssss, wine!
Besties Laurel and Paris are excited to welcome Cassie to the group. This year, the book club is all about fill-your-heart reads, an escape from the chaos of the everyday—running a business, raising a family, juggling a hundred to-dos. Even the dog is demanding (but the bestest boy).
Since Laurel’s divorce, she feels like the Worst Mom Ever. Her skepticism of men may have scarred her vulnerable daughters. Cassie has an unfortunate habit of falling for ridiculous man-boys who dump her once she fixes them. Paris knows good men exist. She’s still reeling after chasing off the only one brave enough—and foolish enough—to marry her.
Inspired by the heroines who risk everything for fulfillment, Laurel, Paris and Cassie begin to take chances—big chances—in life, in love. Facing an unwritten chapter can be terrifying. But it can be exhilarating, too, if only they can find the courage to change.
“Susan Mallery is a maven of heartwarming summer reads! The Summer Book Club is a page-turner about the best things in life: books, friendship, love, and finding the courage to live our best lives.” – Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author
Don't miss #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's joyful and utterly irresistible holiday tale, One Big Happy Family, about a mother who couldn't love her kids more hopes that, just this once, they don't come for Christmas.
Discover more by Susan Mallery:
- One Big Happy Family
- For the Love of Summer
- The Happiness Plan
- Home Sweet Christmas
- The Boardwalk Bookshop
Review:
The Summer Book Club was a pick for me as I signed up for a traveling book for it. Traveling books are ones you annotate and mail on to the next person in the group, and eventually, they go back to the owner, who can enjoy the book with all of our thoughts, comments, and questions. The idea of traveling books reminds me of the Traveling Pants movie and books from my younger days. The summer book club was a light, easy read, which is perfect for summertime reading. I liked how I saw a bit of myself in each character; I identified with Cassie, who always wants to help and rarely dreams of a life beyond what she has always done. I felt for Laurel, and how she needed to figure out how to move beyond the hurt, she felt from her divorce and show her daughters that not all men are evil. I come from a family of divorce, and I have been divorced. It is hard to believe there can be a good person out there for you. And lastly, I identified with Paris in she carries a lot from her abusive mom, and it spilled over into her adulthood. I did not have the best mom, and I know I struggle with people pleasing and knowing how to communicate in a fight without it being a shouting match. This book had some great moments, and it was a nice, sweet treat to read.
About Susan Mallery
SUSAN MALLERY is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of novels about the relationships that define women’s lives—family, friendship, romance. Library Journal says, “Mallery is the master of blending emotionally believable characters in realistic situations,” and readers seem to agree—40 million copies of her books have sold worldwide. Her warm, humorous stories make the world a happier place to live.
Susan grew up in California and now lives in Seattle with her husband. She’s passionate about animal welfare, especially that of the ragdoll cat and adorable poodle who think of her as mom.
