Reading Excellent Women by Barbara Pym

This month, we’re diving into Excellent Women, Barbara Pym’s quietly brilliant classic that feels like Jane Austen wandered into post-war London with a sharp eye and a full teapot. Meet Mildred Lathbury, one of those “excellent women” who always knows when to offer a cup of tea—but not always how to claim a life of her own. With wit as dry as sherry and a cast of delightfully flawed characters, Pym gives us a modern Austen heroine navigating love, loneliness, and parish gossip. Prepare for chuckles, sighs, and a few perfectly arched eyebrows.

Please join us for our discussion on Sunday, July 13 at 3:00 pm at True Food Kitchen in Ballston, Alrington, VA.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Maria