The Book Club for Troublesome Women: A Novel

By Marie Bostwick

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: 7.8

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WineforReading
7/10 stars
Thoughtful historical fiction.
@MissLitLife
9/10 stars
This is by far one of the best books I have read this year - it is relatable, heartwarming, and moving - some good reading tears will be had! This is real women with real issues making their way through life with quiet resilience and admirable jousts of courage - Margaret, Charlotte, Bitsy and Viv are wonderfully envisioned characters that are challenging expectations while turning pages in their bookclub - all their stories feel endearing - one of those huggable books you will want to read again :) :)
CeLynasings
10/10 stars
I started out judging harshly Charlotte’s character only to realize that I was judging a woman I had never met, but often found her character one that was so easy to dismiss. I’m glad I continued to read and discover that I loved every single Betty in this story because every single one of them I could relate to. Sure maybe not every action that happened in their life was exactly like mine, but rather it was because I could relate to the different stages each character went through. At the end of the day we are all a Betty. We are a collective of stories that are yet to be written. I can’t wait to invite someone into a room that will help change their life as so many women have done so for me.
Club Pilates Amity
7/10 stars
Interesting look at the lives of women in the 60s.
AudraMiracle
9/10 stars
Find Your Bettys “If women stuck up for one another the way men do, this would be a very different world.” I absolutely loved this read. Historical fiction set in this time period always pulls me in, and this one did not disappoint. Everyone needs a group of “Betty’s” in their life—because it really does take a village… not just to raise a child, but to support each other in discovering purpose and chasing dreams. This story follows four women brought together by a book, who end up inspiring one another to reach for more—during a time when wanting more than being a housewife and mother was often seen as ungrateful. A beautiful reminder of the power of friendship, courage, and women lifting each other up.

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