In Mona Simpson’s latest novel, My Hollywood, Claire and her husband Paul move to Los Angeles so that Paul can pursue his career as a comedy writer. Claire, a new mother, finds herself unprepared to deal with the sudden change in their marriage: Paul now works late hours, and she is left alone to care for their house and baby. To cope, Claire hires Lola, a fifty-two-year-old mother of five who is working in America to pay for her own children’s higher education back in the Philippines. The juxtaposition of these two women creates a fascinating portrait of modern motherhood — a rich topic for any book club! To help broaden the conversation, we’ve gathered a few more of our favorite motherhood-themed reads. Consider selecting a few of these books and discussing them together!
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Barbara Delinsky’s ESCAPE is on sale today!
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It’s easy to see why book clubs love Barbara Delinsky’s books. Barbara writes with warmth and wit, and the stories she tells hit close to home. As the Boston Globe put it in their review of Not My Daughter, she’s a “perceptive observer of family relationships”—so there’s always something to discuss! In this exclusive essay, Barbara discusses her own experiences with reading groups, and explains why book clubs are so important to her.
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“Sunlight and Joy” is a brand new short story by Barbara Delinsky, available now. This original eShort also includes an exclusive interview with Barbara and a sneak peek at her upcoming novel, Escape. Click here to read an excerpt from “Sunlight and Joy” and to download from your favorite eBook retailer for just 99 cents!
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A brand new original short story by Barbara Delinsky, “Sunlight and Joy,” is available now. Specially priced at 99 cents, this eShort also includes an exclusive interview with Barbara and a sneak peek at her upcoming novel, Escape. Click here to read an excerpt of “Sunlight and Joy” and to download from your favorite eBook retailer!
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A girl in high school making the decision to get pregnant can be shocking enough, so a novel about multiple girls deciding to get pregnant all at once immediately had my attention.
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Mark your calendars! Starting next week Barbara Delinsky will be out on tour—a virtual blog tour, that is—and posting on some of our favorite online book blogs about her latest bestselling novel Not My Daughter. Here’s your chance to read more from and about this beloved book club author, so be sure to share these dates with your group.
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Bestselling author Barbara Delinsky brings us her newest novel, Not My Daughter. A thought-provoking tale you won’t want to miss.
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Not My Daughter, the new novel from bestselling author Barbara Delinsky is a thought-provoking tale you won’t want to miss.
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Calling all book clubs! Don’t miss the chance to chat with bestselling author Barbara Delinsky about her latest paperback, While My Sister Sleeps. This moving story about the bonds of family and the pain of letting go is perfect for discussion, so read it with your group and then sign up for a 30-minute phone call so you can pose all your questions directly to the author!
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