The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Book synopsis from Goodreads: It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event.

Alright, everyone, our fiction read (that's not action-packed or made into a movie) in a while. We will be meeting on *July 24th, 2025 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm * rather than the last Thursday of the month, as Civic Holiday is the Tuesday after. Hopefully, the weather is cooperative, and we can be able to sit outside and enjoy the weather. We will aim not to sit on the patio, but rather at Pier 8 or Pier 4. Please do your best to be on time so you can go with us, as we will meet at Williams first. As always, please keep your eye on the comments the day of.

FAQ:

How does this book club work?
Read as much of the book as you can prior to all of us meeting on the last Thursday of the month. If you've read 0% of the book, then you can absolutely attend - just be prepared for spoilers and a good time! When we meet on the last Thursday of the month, the two hosts will lead a discussion about the book, and we will also share ratings! Some hosts like to come with a list of questions, some go with the flow. Asking what others thought about a certain thing in the book is okay, but openly criticizing how the hosts are running the book club will not be tolerated.
Can I host?
You can host if you have attended at least one book club in-person, which will be verified against attendance records.
Why is the list limited to 15 participants?
It is limited to 15 due to limited seating at Williams (for the summer), and to ensure a smooth conversation where everyone has an opportunity to speak. We do sometimes have more than 15 signed up, as we do expect some people to have last minute conflicts.
If you find yourself on the waitlist by Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at 7 pm, please reach out to Basma by 8 pm. Otherwise, you will be moved to "not going".