July 18 | Noon Zoom 

Awful Beautiful Life by Becky Powell, Katherine Reay NF

Join us at noon CT for a discussion of this gripping story of grace, faith, and triumph for a woman whose world shattered hours after her husband's suicide. Her once high-flying husband took his own life; leaving Becky not only suddenly widowed but mired deeply in debt. When Becky finds out of all of this, she relies on God and her family and friends for support.

August 8 | 6:30 PM CT in-person

Circe by Madeline Miller F

Set during the Greek Heroic Age and told from the perspective of the witch Circe, the novel explores Circe's origin story and narrates Circe's encounters with mythological figures such as Hermes, the Minotaur, Jason, and Medea, and her romance with Odysseus and his son, Telemachus.

Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.

Aug. 15| 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict HF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of the remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan's personal librarian—who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true.

September 12| 6:30 PM CT in-person

The Women by Kristin Hannah HF

The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm's way to help others. Women whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has all too often been forgotten.

Sept. 19 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin F

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of two women, one young, one old, who meet in art class while in hospital and decide to celebrate their well-lived lives through paintings. This is a story about life, love, friendship and reminds us that each of us has a story of their own, no matter how long or short.

October 10 | 6:30 PM CT in-person

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride HF

The story opens in 1972 with the discovery of a skeleton in a well in the Chicken Hill area of Pottstown, PA. This sets up a sense of mystery as the narrative jumps back 50 years to explore the town, its secrets and its community of people bonded together by the links of love and duty.

Oct 17 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing
by Lara Love Harding NF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this author’s heartbreaking journey from shame to redemption, despite a system that makes it difficult to move beyond the worst thing you’ve done. The author recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot caller and her comeback as a successful ghostwriter in this harrowing, hilarious memoir.

November 14 | 6:30 PM CT in-person

Mr. Texas by Lawrence Wright HF

The novel follows the story of Sonny Lamb, a soldier-rancher-failure who, by way of accidental heroism and a Machiavellian lobbyist, finds himself elected to the Texas Legislature. As Sonny navigates the political landscape, he must balance his personal ethics and environmental concerns with the pressures of veteran politicians, savvy lobbyists, and his own party.

Nov 21 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan F

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion about four British women competing in a cooking contest during World War II. The winner will become the first female host of a BBC radio show called “The Kitchen Front,” which guides listeners in creative ways to use food rations. For four very different women, winning the competition would present a crucial chance to change their lives.

December 12 | 6:30 PM CT in-person

Dinner with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships by Nina Tottenberg NF

Celebrated NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg delivers an extraordinary memoir of her personal successes, struggles, and life-affirming relationships, including her beautiful friendship of nearly fifty years with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Dec 19 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews F

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this charming, and witty story, set in New York City during the Christmas season. Enjoyable tropes include slow-burn sweet romance, multigenerational friendship, community spirit, sunshine sister + grumpy brother, helping others, and found family.

January 9 | 6:30 PM CT in-person

The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing
by Lara Love Harding NF

The author recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot caller and her comeback as a successful ghostwriter in this harrowing, hilarious memoir. Her story is a heartbreaking journey from shame to redemption, despite a system that makes it difficult to move beyond the worst thing you have done.

Jan 16 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The Frozen River: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon HF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this mystery that follows Martha Ballard, a midwife in Hallowell, Maine, who finds herself trying to solve a murder that may connect to her friend’s violent rape. The story covers a year in Ballard’s life as she manages her large family, births babies, fights for justice, and conducts autopsies.

February 13 | 6:30 PM CT in-person

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford HF

Seven women, Afong and the six generations of daughters who descend from her, are the main characters in this book, which chronicles their intertwined lives from the 1800s well into a future decades from now.

Feb 20 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

By Her Own Design: The Story of Ann Lowe, Society’s Best-Kept Secret
by Piper Hugule HF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe, a Black woman and granddaughter of slaves, rose above personal struggles and racial prejudice to design and create one of America's most famous wedding dresses of all time for Jackie Kennedy.

Mar 20 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray HF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. The women - First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune

Apr 17 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The Women by Kristin Hannah HF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this novel that pays tribute to the often-overlooked sacrifices of women in the Vietnam War. Its gripping narrative and character development make it a compelling read for anyone interested in an understanding of this period in American history.

May 15 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley NF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this tale about grief, balancing solitude and comradeship, and finding joy in both the exalted and the mundane.
Art lover or not, this memoir is a lovely respite from whatever makes your mind race.

Jun 19 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride HF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this story that begins in 1972 with the discovery of a skeleton in a well in the Chicken Hill area of Pottstown, PA. This sets up a sense of mystery as the narrative jumps back 50 years to explore the town, its secrets and its community of people bonded together by the links of love and duty.

Jul 17 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe F

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this story about reaching down deep and seeing who God wants you to be. It was about forgiveness and acceptance even in the toughest of situations.

Aug 21 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom 

The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man
by David Von Drehle NF

Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this biography about a journalist's friendship with his neighbor, Charlie White, a man who lived through a century of change. The story is set in Kansas and explores themes of goodness, the American spirit, and time.