OC Women Words and Wine

Join us for a rich and atmospheric discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, a historical mystery that blends grit, resilience, and beautifully rendered suspense.

Set in 1789 Maine, the novel follows midwife Martha Ballard—based on a real historical figure—as she investigates a shocking crime uncovered in the frozen Kennebec River. Lawhon weaves together frontier hardship, community secrets, and the quiet power of a woman determined to seek justice in a world that underestimates her. It’s a story full of tension, humanity, and the kind of slow-burn revelations that make for unforgettable conversation.

OC Women, Words and Wine offers a welcoming space for like-minded women to come together, share their thoughts, and form connections over great (and not so great) literature and great wine.

We can't wait to see you at our next meeting. Join our literary escapade filled with laughter, drama, and of course, plenty of wine! 🍷

Percival Everett’s James is a sharp, inventive reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—but this time the story belongs to Jim. Everett takes a character long flattened by stereotype and gives him a full interior life: intelligent, strategic, funny, and painfully aware of the world that refuses to see him clearly.

The novel blends satire, adventure, and biting social commentary as it follows James’s journey toward freedom. Everett plays with language, mythmaking, and American history, inviting readers to question who gets to tell a story and why. The result is both a page‑turner and a provocation, rich with moments that challenge assumptions and reward close reading.

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After our rich and thought‑provoking discussion of Percival Everett’s James, we’re turning to the classic that inspired it: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This month’s meeting invites us to read (or revisit) Twain’s novel with fresh eyes—carrying forward the questions, insights, and perspectives sparked by Everett’s reimagining.

We can't wait to see you at our next meeting. Join our literary escapade filled with laughter, drama, and of course, plenty of wine! 🍷

You’re warmly invited to join us for a heartfelt and deeply reflective discussion of The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, Jan‑Philipp Sendker’s luminous novel about love, loss, and the quiet truths that shape a life.
Set between New York and rural Burma, the story follows Julia Win as she searches for her missing father and uncovers the extraordinary, almost otherworldly love story that defined him long before she was born. Sendker blends mystery, romance, and spiritual insight into a narrative that feels both intimate and universal

OC Women, Words and Wine offers a welcoming space for like-minded women to come together, share their thoughts, and form connections over great (and not so great) literature and great wine.

We can't wait to see you at our next meeting. Join our literary escapade filled with laughter, drama, and of course, plenty of wine! 🍷