TYC Book Club 2027 

 

We are looking ahead to another wonderful season of reading and connecting with each other next year. We have selected some meeting dates and some titles that have been suggested, but we are open to additional  titles as well. We will update the list as time goes on, but we will post what we have now for those of you who like to begin reading early!

Our book club is open to all TYC members. We meet in May through September at the TYC Clubhouse. In February, March, and October we meet at the home of one of our members. We have wonderful discussions, and we do talk about the books. We have a charming and witty group of longtime members, but we always welcome new members as well. Please join us.

Linda, Denise, and Claudia 

 

 Tentative Schedule

 

TYC Book Club Schedule 2027

 

Date	Book Title	Location
February 7	The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick	Claudia Lewis’ home
March TBA	Whistler  by AnnPatchett	Claudia Lewis’ home
May 16th	Mad Mabel by  Sally Hepworth	TYC
June  13th	Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict	TYC
July  TBA	The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger	TYC
August 15th		TYC
September 12th	The Fire by Kristen Hannah	TYC
October  TBA		Claudia Lewis’ home

 

 Descriptions of the Book Choices:

Book #1  February 7th    

The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick

 

 

 

 

 

 A book that asks questions about how much women's lives have changed since 1963. A group of women form a book club. The first book they read is Betty Friedan's groundbreaking book The Feminine Mystique. The four women nickname themselves the Bettys as they explore their roles as women. It is described as an engaging book to read about women, friendship, and social change. We should have a lively discussion.

 

 

 

 Book #2 March  (date to be determined)  Whistler by Ann Patchett

 Published in 2026.   304 pages

We have enjoyed Ann Patchett's work in the past, and we think this is another book we will enjoy reading and discussing. The book is described as one that explores family connections, memory and forgiveness.  The story is driven by character and complicated families. I think we all loved Bel Canto, which we read a number of years ago.

 

 Book #3.  Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

Published in 2026.  352 pages 

   

    This book has an unforgettable , female lead character.  The book is described as a page-turning mystery with humor. It is definitely an entertaining book that we will have fun reading and discussing.  

 

Book #4. Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

Published 2022.   304 pages

We have read a number of Marie Benedict novels, but we usually enjoy them and find a great deal to discuss. This one focuses on the life of Rosalind Franklin, a British research scientist whose was crucial in discovering the double-helix structure of DNA.  Since our book club does have an interest in learning about women whose work has been overlooked, we think this one will be an excellent choice. The human story is described as "compelling."

 

 Book #5 The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

Published 2023.     448pages 

This book is described as an historical mystery, but the book is much more than simply a mystery.  The characters are complicated and interesting. The book also explores racism in post war America. The book has been described this way: "The book combines a good mystery with literary depth and an important historical backdrop." 

 

 

Book #6

 

 

Book #7.  Fire by Kristin Hannah 

This book will be published in May so it may be one you want to reserve at the library,  if you get your books from the library. 

Published May 2027   464 pages

We have enjoyed Kristin Hannah's other books especially The Nightingale  and The Women and The Great Alone. Her new novel is set in contemporary times. It is described as an exploration of the bonds between women and the transformative power of finding one's voice.

The publisher's description:  "After betrayal thrusts her into the public spotlight, Merritt Locke breaks expectations and embarks on a cross country journey to reconnect with her estranged daughter..."

 

 

 

Book #8 

 

 

                               TYC Book Club 2026 

     Welcome to the TYC book club. Any TYC member is welcome to join us!

Please note meeting date and location change for October Meeting! We will meet on October 25th at 12:00 p.m. at Linda Maddigan's home.

       In addition to sharing some interesting books, book club has become a place for us to connect with each other, hear a variety of perspectives, and get to know each other better.  We strive for a variety of books in various genre. Sometimes we love the books and sometimes we do not, but either way our discussion makes us think more deeply about the books, about what we like and what we don't, and we always have a good time.

                During the boating season, we meet at the TYC clubhouse once a month from May to September on Sunday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. During the off season--February, March and  October, we meet at the home of a club member on a Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00. 

              Even though we  have some very regular members,  we always look forward to seeing both long time and new members. Please know you are all welcome. 

           Please bring any suggestions you have for next year's reading season.

Linda Maddigan and Denise David 

 Meeting Dates for 2026

Feb. 1          Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamati

March 8      Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon

May 17       Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

June 14      Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs

July 12       The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped                         Win WW II  by Christopher Gorham  

Aug 16        The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

Sept 20       Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Date Change to October 25th  at. 12:00 to 2:00 at the home of Linda Maddigan 

Please call Linda to let her know if you are attending. She can provide directions if you need them.  

Book : Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict

 

Fuller Descriptions of the book choices.

Choice #1 

Feb 1.    Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamati 

              Meeting at Claudia Lewis' home 12:00-2:00 

              Please call her ahead of time to let her know if you are planning to attend. 

 

This is an an amazing book about the friendship between two young girls who grow up in Iran. It begins in Tehran in the 1950's, following the lives of these two  friends well into adulthood.  We will have some thoughtful discussions about this book --a story of  friendship, the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of love and courage. We  think you will love this book. 

 Choice #2 

March 8th      Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon

                Meeting at Claudia Lewis' home from 12:00-2:00. Please call Claudia ahead of time to let her know you are coming.

 

  

This book is by the author of Frozen River, which everyone liked so well. This novel documents the flight of the Hindenburg and the story of why it crashed. It reads like a detective novel, but brings a moment in history to life. Flight of Dreams has been described as a nail biter even though we know this is the last flight of the amazing airship, the fastest way to cross the Atlantic at the time. 

 
 

 

Choice #3  

May 17th  Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

                Meeting at TYC from 12:00--1:00. 

 

 

This historical fiction novel is set in 1930's London. It focuses on five well-known women crime writers who are sick of being treated as second class writers by their male counterparts. They work together to solve an actual murder, a young woman found strangled in a park in France.

If you have enjoyed the other Marie Benedict books we have read, you will probably enjoy this one as well. 

      

 

 

 

Choice #4

June 14th Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs

   Meeting at TYC at 12:00 to 1:00

 

 Wayward Girls  takes place in Buffalo, New York during the 1960's. It is based on the true story of teenage girls condemned to forced labor at Good Shepherd, a Catholic reform school for girls who were pregnant, gay or just hard to control. It is a frightening, secret institution controlled by the Sisters of Charity nuns. 

The book is described as "life-affirming" and a story of survival, friendship and redemption" for six girls housed at this reform school. It should make for an interesting read.

 

 

Choice #5  

July 12th The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win                                               WWII by Christopher Gorham

 Meeting at TYC from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

According to Life Magazine, "This is the story of the most important official woman in the world."  It is the story of an American heroine. Anna Rosenberg is a woman who has been largely forgotten by history. Her story is described as "extraordinary and inspiring." She became Franklin Roosevelt's special envoy to Europe in WW II. She was among the first Allied Women to enter liberated concentration camps. She guided the direction of such diverse aspects of the war as the G.I. Bill of Rights and the Manhattan Project. She was an immigrant from modest roots. The book is described as an "eye-opening biography. "

 

Choice 6   August 16  2026   The Correspondent by Virginia                                                             Evans

  

 

 

The book has been widely recommended! It is considered well-worth reading, even if it may take a little bit to get used to the idea that the novel is written as letters and emails.

 Novels using this approach are called epistolary novels. The form is not as common today as it once was,  but you may find yourself coming to know the writer of these letters very well, even with her flaws. 

The novel is both touching and funny.  Sybil Van Antwerp, the main character, is a retired lawyer in her 70's.   

 

 

Choice 7  Sept 20th, 2026  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

 

This book is currently at the top of the NY Times best seller list. It seems to be a surprising book that many book clubs are enjoying so we thought maybe our book club would like to read it.

"One spring morning a stranger arrives in town." This stranger starts buying paintings of various people in Golden painted by a local artist. 

The book has been described as "being about the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another." 

 

  

Choice 8  October 25th at home of Linda Maddigan

 Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict.

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Daughters of Egypt is an historical fiction novel that is set in two timelines, the first is set  in the 1920's during an excavation in Egypt that uncovers the tomb of Tutankhamun, while the second is set 3,000 years earlier during the rule of a woman, Hatshepsut, who rules in a society that expects men to be the rulers. 

 

 

   

 

  

TYC Book Club 2025 Season

 

     The following are our  selections for the new season of the TYC Book Club.  We strive for a variety of books, from a variety of sources: some are suggested by members, or other friends  or from  book reviews.  Some promising titles have found their way to this year's list.

     Any  TYC member is welcome to join us at book club. In addition to sharing some interesting books, book club has become a place for us to connect with each other, hear a variety of ideas, and get to know each other better. Some books we love and some we do not, but either way our discussion makes us think and share ideas.  

     During the boating season, we meet at the TYC Clubhouse once a month from May to September on a Sunday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. During the off season, January, March and October,  we meet at the home of a club member on a Sunday from 12:00 until 2:00.

    Even though we have some very regular members, we look forward to seeing both long time and new members.  Please know you are all welcome.

Linda Maddigan and Denise David

Meeting Dates:

February 2      The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

March 23         rescheduled to

March 30        James by Percival Everett

May 18            The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

June 22           The Wedding People by Alison Espach

July 20            Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray

August 17        The Half Bird: A Journey of Curiosity,                                               Resilience and Life at Sea by Susan Simillie

September 21  The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

October  19      Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon   

Meeting #1    February 2  The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

Our meeting will be held at Claudia Lewis' house. Call her to let her know if you will attend.

     

The Goldfinch is a story of grief and trauma, and finally redemption. The story centers on a thirteen year old boy who loses his mother in a meaningless bombing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The story follows Theodore Decker's life from age 13 to age 27. The painting of The Goldfinch painted by Carel Fabritius in 1654 becomes important in both the plot and the larger meaning of the book. 

Fiction

Meeting #2   March 23  James by Percival Everett

Meeting at Claudia Lewis' home. Please call her to let her know if you plan to attend.

James is a retelling of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn, except that in this book the point of view is that of the enslaved Jim, now called James. You do not have to have read Huckleberry Finn to enjoy this book. The book has received much critical attention. You will find it to be an action-packed story that somehow manages to have some humor as well. 

Historical Fiction

Meeting #3  May 18th       The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

This meeting will be held in the TYC Clubhouse from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 

This mystery/thriller has been described as a "can't put it down" read. It is set in a summer camp in the Adirondacks where a 13 year old camper disappears. There is ample praise for the characters, the setting, the ending. This will be fun to read and discuss.  Barack Obama picked this book as one of his favorite reads of the summer of 2024.

 Mystery/Thriller

 

 Meeting #4    June 22   The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Meeting at TYC clubhouse 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

   This book come highly recommended as a book that has relatable characters that take the reader on an emotional journey. The plot centers around an uninvited wedding guest that shows up a a lavish wedding in Newport, Rhode Island. The books reminds us that small interactions with people can change your life. June is a great time for a wedding! 

 

 Fiction

 

 

Meeting #5   Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray

Meeting at TYC from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.  July 20th

Stephanie Dray gives us a powerful historical fiction book covering the life of Frances Perkins, who was the first woman appointed to the presidential cabinet of Franklin Roosevelt as Secretary of Labor.  Perkins is a woman we all should know more about for her role as a woman who changed history. She is an outstanding woman that we generally know far too little about. This book will change that!

 Meeting #7   The Half Bird: A Journey of Curiosity, Resilience and Life at Sea by Susan Smillie

Meeting at TYC 12:00-1:00 pm. August 17th

The Half Bird is a sailing memoir that goes beyond traditional narratives of adventure and survival. It is the story of one woman's solo voyage from Lands End, England to the shores of Greece. Susan Smillie's book has been described as a "beautifully crafted examination of freedom, control, intricate human relationships, and humanity's place with the interconnected web of living systems on our planet." It comes highly recommended. 

Memoir

Meeting #8      The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

 

 

You will remember Matt Haig from an earlier book that we read for book club, The Midnight Library. "When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterraean island by a long lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook, and no plan." This is the story of a life change, a new beginning. You might want to keep in mind that "what looks like magic may just be a part of life we don't understand yet."

Meeting #9    Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Frozen River is an historical fiction novel that is based on a diary from an 18th century midwife, Martha Ballard. The story centers on a woman who is persistent in seeking justice in a time when women were neither respected nor listened to.  We will learn about life in a past time as we will follow a compelling story.  Several book club members were enthusiastic in their recommendation of this book.