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BCPL's Book Club Posse

BCPL's Book Club Posse


Started December 2014


Meet monthly, last Thursday of every month, except no meeting in December, and November is TBD due to Turkey Day.


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Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/BsBCP

The Real Housewives of Literature

Flexible group exploring all genres! Monthly meets, quarterly votes, rotating hosts (virtually or in person)

Boston/Somerville Book Club

Book club currently of just girls who have been meeting to discuss different genres of books!

Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel

William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos.

But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most?

An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little WomenHello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.

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416 pages

Average rating: 7.42

2,721 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

sloanefk
Apr 02, 2025
5/10 stars
My first book by Napolitano. It was a sweeping family saga centered around four sisters spanning more than 25 years. It includes selflessness, (perceived) betrayal, abandonment, and how we navigate through life with the support of family and true friends—our chosen family. I didn’t like all the characters, nor did I relate to their choices. But it was an interesting character study. The audiobook was well narrated by Maura Tierney.
Sorry She’s Booked
Mar 10, 2025
4/10 stars
Wanted to love it, really I did. I heard so many good things about it, and the concept of the book was very appealing but execution is everything obviously. It was just super boring at times, quite hard to get into if I must say. I’d go into detail but really it just wasn’t my cup of tea ☕️ Little Women was in the back of my mind while reading this, like haven’t I heard this all before?
imes909
Feb 26, 2025
9/10 stars
Modern version of Little Women, but better!
Denise Mcstev
Feb 22, 2025
8/10 stars
This book resonated with me because I was the eldest of 6 kids and had 3 sisters very close in age to myself. It is a lovely story.
i.am.tresha
Jan 21, 2025
6/10 stars
This book explored the effects of generational trauma and mental health challenges thoughtfully. Some of the characters were flat and didn't seem to develop or change. Their motivations are not always clear or realistic either. There are some insightful quotes that I found which I want to remember.

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