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The Book Club for Troublesome Women: A Novel

The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a humorous, thought provoking, and nostalgic romp through one pivotal and tumultuous American year--as well as an ode to self-discovery, persistence, and the power of sisterhood.

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Published Apr 22, 2025

384 pages

Average rating: 8

499 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Book Club for Troublesome Women* offers an inspiring, heartfelt look at women’s lives in the early 1960s, blending history, friendshi...

novelthoughtswithamy
Oct 26, 2025
9/10 stars
This book gives a good look into the challenges women face in balancing home, career, and purpose. I could really relate to the characters wanting to have It all, and have It all included different things for each character, but that underlying desire was the same.
2025 Reads
Jul 28, 2025
Fair read not spectacular maybe 3 stars
Cantina Book Club
Nov 03, 2025
8/10 stars
Bostwick weaves an inspiring and heartfelt story with The Book Club for Troublesome Women. I didn’t expect this book to resonate with me the way that it did, Mary’s story in particular. The women endure discrimination, condescension, and pushback from every corner. But they form a true sisterhood where they confide with each other and life each other up. And the way that some of these women finally stick up for themselves and claim back their own life? I couldn’t help but feel emotional as I turned the last page.

Full book review at https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-book-club-for-troublesome-women-by-marie-bostwick
Matennis
Oct 27, 2025
9/10 stars
Couldn't put it down. Love the message of the strength of a group.
Margie Pettersen
Oct 27, 2025
10/10 stars
I really liked and enjoyed this historical fiction book set in the 1960s. There was so much I could relate to and I was mesmerized by the characters and their stories. This is such a shout out to women everywhere to make life count.

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