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Hi everyone!
Thanks so much for coming to book club on Sunday—it was wonderful seeing both new and familiar faces! I forgot to have us vote on our September pick, so I asked Copilot to help choose from our recommended list. It suggested four great options!
Please vote in the comments by 7/31, and I’ll announce the winner on 8/1. Here are the top picks:

## Top Book Club Picks

### None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

• Genre: Psychological thriller
• Why it works: Twisty, suspenseful, and full of moral ambiguity. It’s packed with discussion-worthy themes like deception, trauma, and the ethics of true crime storytelling.
• Bonus: Tons of book club guides and questions.

### My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

• Genre: Literary fiction / Coming-of-age
• Why it works: Deeply layered exploration of female friendship, class, and identity over decades. It’s rich, emotional, and intellectually engaging.
• Bonus: Named the #1 book of the 21st century by the New York Times. Great for clubs that enjoy literary depth and character-driven stories.

### The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

• Genre: Romantic comedy with magical realism
• Why it works: A Reese’s Book Club pick! It’s quirky, heartfelt, and blends grief with romance and ghostly charm. Perfect for lighter, feel-good discussions.

### Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major

• Genre: Women’s fiction / Time-loop drama
• Why it works: Another Reese’s Book Club pick. It’s emotionally resonant, introspective, and explores modern womanhood, burnout, and second chances.

Hope to see you all next month!

Hi everyone,

Thanks to the overwhelming number of votes for My Brilliant Friend, we’ll be reading it for our October book! Here’s the description from Goodreads:

The story begins in the 1950s, in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples. Growing up on these tough streets, two girls learn to rely on each other more than anyone or anything else. As they grow—and as their paths repeatedly diverge and converge—Elena and Lila remain best friends, their destinies reflected and refracted in one another. They also embody a nation undergoing momentous change. Through the lives of these two women, Ferrante tells the story of a neighborhood, a city, and a country in transformation—changes that, in turn, reshape the relationship between her unforgettable protagonists, Elena and Lila.

Cheers!