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Mystery Book Club

In this monthly mystery book club, we will read and discuss different types of mysteries, including historical mysteries, cozy mysteries, classic mysteries, supernatural mysteries, and psychological thrillers. We will have both an in-person meeting and a virtual meeting on two different dates. The in-person meeting will be the third Tuesday of each month, and the virtual meeting will be the fourth Tuesday of each month. Both meetings will start at 5:30 pm (Eastern Standard Time in the United States). Note: I will move these dates up one week during the holiday months of November and December.

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A book club where women in their 20s in Los Angeles can meet and share their experiences navigating life as a young woman in the city while reading a great book!

BOOK OF THE MONTH

The Silent Patient

Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. She is a famous painter and her husband, Gabriel, an in-demand fashion photographer. Until one evening, when Gabriel returns home late from work and Alicia shoots him five times in the face and then never speaks another word. #1 New York Times bestseller

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Published May 4, 2021

308 pages

Average rating: 7.81

8,824 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Mmarostegui
May 20, 2025
10/10 stars
A true thriller in that the psychologist ends up being the mysterious man that propelled the wife to murder Gabriel, her husband. Why? Because Gabriel was sleeping with his wife.
NDThompson
Mar 28, 2025
8/10 stars
This one is hyped up and while it was good, I think I was expecting more. Don’t get me wrong, still a great book and worth the read!! Very creative writing for sure!!
Doodlebugsjuju
Dec 16, 2024
10/10 stars
This book surprised me. I was eager to get to the end, but it did not end as expected. The character's description was so vivid that I could visualize the face. It was such a great read.
alyssaclay
Nov 22, 2024
8/10 stars
This book really drew me in with its intriguing layers and how Michaelides skillfully wove them into the story. I loved the way Greek tragedy was incorporated throughout—it added so much depth and made the narrative richer. The only downside for me was the ending, which felt a bit hard to believe. That’s the only reason I didn't give it a full five stars.
faetedfantasy
Aug 18, 2024
10/10 stars
The writing, the thought process and the execution of this book was amazing! Would definitely recommend this over and over again!

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