Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Welcome to our June 2026 selection-The Frozen River-by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery inspired by the real diary of 18th-century midwife Martha Ballard. Set in the frozen Maine winter of 1789, this bestselling novel weaves together secrets, justice, and one woman’s fight to uncover the truth. NPR Book Review. We meet at the VMFA Best Cafe, outside if the weather is pleasant, inside if it is not. Book will be on the table. See you soon!