Summerville Women's 55+ Book Group

Join the Summerville Women’s 55+ Book Group for an engaging and thoughtful discussion of The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden.

Set in the Netherlands in the years following World War II, The Safekeep is a quietly powerful novel about memory, loss, and the lingering impact of the past. When an unexpected visitor disrupts a woman’s carefully ordered life, buried secrets begin to surface, forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths about love, loyalty, and what it truly means to feel at home. Thought-provoking and emotionally layered, this book offers rich ground.

Whether the book was a favorite or left you with mixed feelings, your perspective is welcome. Come enjoy great conversation, share your thoughts, hear different viewpoints, and spend time in good company.

Meeting location for this session (Gate closes at 7pm so use code 8945 if you arrive late)
4997 Song Sparrow Way
Summerville SC 29483

Join the Summerville Women’s 55+ Book Group for a lively and thoughtful discussion of The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a character-driven novel about a group of women in the 1960's who come together through a book club but end up confronting much bigger issues in their own lives. As they read and discuss literature, the conversations begin to mirror their personal struggles—touching on themes like identity, expectations, relationships, and the quiet (or not-so-quiet) rebellion against societal norms.

Each woman brings her own story, and through friendship, honesty, and sometimes conflict, they begin to challenge what they’ve been told they “should” be. The book blends humor, vulnerability, and insight, ultimately highlighting the power of community and the courage it takes to redefine your life on your own terms.

At its core, it’s about women who are labeled “troublesome” simply for wanting more—and choosing to go after it anyway.

Whether the book was a favorite or left you with mixed feelings, your perspective is welcome. Come enjoy great conversation, share your thoughts, hear different viewpoints, and spend time in good company.

Meeting location for this session (Gate closes at 7pm so use code 8945 if you arrive late)
4997 Song Sparrow Way
Summerville SC

Join the Summerville Women’s 55+ Book Group for a lively and thoughtful discussion of The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen - a deeply personal and tragic memoir about friendship, genius, and mental illness.
The book centers on Rosen’s lifelong friendship with Michael Laudor, a brilliant student who seemed destined for greatness—attending Yale University and later Yale Law School. Despite his extraordinary intellect, Laudor struggled with severe schizophrenia, which ultimately derailed his promising future.

Rosen reflects on their shared upbringing, the pressures of intellectual achievement, and the broader cultural faith in the power of the mind. The narrative takes a devastating turn when Laudor commits a shocking act of violence, forcing Rosen to confront the limits of understanding, compassion, and the systems meant to support those with mental illness.

Whether the book was a favorite or left you with mixed feelings, your perspective is welcome. Come enjoy great conversation, share your thoughts, hear different viewpoints, and spend time in good company.

Meeting location for this session (Gate closes at 7pm so text if you arrive late)
4997 Song Sparrow Way
Summerville SC 29483

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Join the Summerville Women’s 55+ Book Group for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.

This fascinating true story follows Stéphane Breitwieser, one of the most prolific art thieves in history, who stole hundreds of priceless works from museums across Europe—often in broad daylight. Unlike typical criminals, he wasn’t motivated by money, but by a deep obsession with possessing beauty. The book explores the psychology behind his actions, the thrill of the heist, and the consequences that ultimately unraveled his world. It raises compelling questions about art, ownership, and the fine line between passion and compulsion.

Whether the book was a favorite or left you with mixed feelings, your perspective is welcome. Come enjoy great conversation, share your thoughts, hear different viewpoints, and spend time in good company.

Meeting location for this session (Gate closes at 7pm so use code 8945 if you arrive late)

4997 Song Sparrow Way
Summerville SC 29483