Las Vegas Women’s Book Club

The month of March, 2026, we will be reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett.

Synopsis: At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves.

The story is told by Cyril’s son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother. The two wealthy siblings are thrown back into the poverty their parents had escaped from and find that all they have to count on is one another. It is this unshakeable bond between them that both saves their lives and thwarts their futures.

Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. Despite every outward sign of success, Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they’re together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they’ve lost with humor and rage. But when at last they’re forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Family, Adult Fiction.

NOTE: books will be voted on during meetings. To vote for the upcoming book, please download the BookClubs app and add our book club here.
The virtual meeting link will be updated on the day of the event.

About the LV Women's Book Club: The Las Vegas Women’s Book Club is open to women of all ages! We read one book per month (voted on by members) with an accompanying virtual discussion meeting happening the last Thursday of every month at 5:15 pm PST. There will also be occasional (optional) in-person meet ups too for those in the Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada area. Join for lively discussion, new friendships, and a great time diving into fantastic reads together!

We use BookClubs to manage book voting -- BookClubs is an online management tool for book clubs across the U.S. that allows members to vote for upcoming books, chat with one another, and receive updated notifications for club meetings. If you would like to vote on the book of the month, as well as receive updates and notifications, you will need to download the BookClubs app (available on IOS and Android) and add our club using this invitation link to join us! We will announce the book on MeetUp as well as the BookClubs app for each month once we have picked it.

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Meeting time: Every last Thursday of the month at 5:15 pm PST (one meeting per month).
Meeting type: virtual video meeting (camera-on optional).
Book: one book per month, fictional or non-fiction, voted on by members.
In person meetup: in-person events and meet-up opportunities occasionally arise for members to attend. These events/meetings are designed for socializing and are announced as they come.
Perfect for: women of all backgrounds and ages in the Las Vegas and Henderson area looking for book discussions, as well as a community and social group.
Materials:

• Book is not included, you will need to obtain a copy of the book on your own, this can be done through the library or by purchasing through a book store.
• BookClubs app downloaded onto mobile device. There is no charge or fee associated with the application.

Join for lively discussion, new friendships, and a great time diving into fantastic reads together! If you have any questions, feel free to comment or message me on MeetUp, or direct message me via Instagram (found in our contact links).

We use BookClubs to manage book voting -- BookClubs is an online management tool for book clubs across the U.S. that allows members to vote for upcoming books, chat with one another, and receive updated notifications for club meetings. If you would like to vote on the book of the month, as well as receive updates and notifications, you will need to download the BookClubs app (available on IOS and Android) and add our club using this invitation link to join us! We will announce the book on MeetUp as well as the BookClubs app for each month once we have picked it.

--- Summary ---

Meeting time: Every last Thursday of the month at 5:15 pm PST (one meeting per month).
Meeting type: virtual video meeting (camera-on optional).
Book: one book per month, fictional or non-fiction, voted on by members.
In person meetup: in-person events and meet-up opportunities occasionally arise for members to attend. These events/meetings are designed for socializing and are announced as they come.
Perfect for: women of all backgrounds and ages in the Las Vegas and Henderson area looking for book discussions, as well as a community and social group.
Materials:

• Book is not included, you will need to obtain a copy of the book on your own, this can be done through the library or by purchasing through a book store.
• BookClubs app downloaded onto mobile device. There is no charge or fee associated with the application.

Join for lively discussion, new friendships, and a great time diving into fantastic reads together! If you have any questions, feel free to comment or message me on MeetUp, or direct message me via Instagram (found in our contact links).

We use BookClubs to manage book voting -- BookClubs is an online management tool for book clubs across the U.S. that allows members to vote for upcoming books, chat with one another, and receive updated notifications for club meetings. If you would like to vote on the book of the month, as well as receive updates and notifications, you will need to download the BookClubs app (available on IOS and Android) and add our club using this invitation link to join us! We will announce the book on MeetUp as well as the BookClubs app for each month once we have picked it.

--- Summary ---

Meeting time: Every last Thursday of the month at 5:15 pm PST (one meeting per month).
Meeting type: virtual video meeting (camera-on optional).
Book: one book per month, fictional or non-fiction, voted on by members.
In person meetup: in-person events and meet-up opportunities occasionally arise for members to attend. These events/meetings are designed for socializing and are announced as they come.
Perfect for: women of all backgrounds and ages in the Las Vegas and Henderson area looking for book discussions, as well as a community and social group.
Materials:

• Book is not included, you will need to obtain a copy of the book on your own, this can be done through the library or by purchasing through a book store.
• BookClubs app downloaded onto mobile device. There is no charge or fee associated with the application.

Join for lively discussion, new friendships, and a great time diving into fantastic reads together! If you have any questions, feel free to comment or message me on MeetUp, or direct message me via Instagram (found in our contact links).