THE BREAK-UP BOOK CLUB by Wendy Wax

"Perfect for your own Book Club read"

The Break-Up Book Club

Posted: May 27, 2021

Wendy Wax's new release, THE BREAK-UP BOOK CLUB is a fast-paced women's lit book written from the point of view of four different narrators. Each of the main characters reaches a turning point in her present relationship that requires her to figure out the next step. The story takes us through each woman's journey.

In addition to the four narrators of various ages, the book introduces us to the supporting characters who are members of the book club. Many of whom are also going through unexpected developments in their lives. The multi-generational stories and complex characters were all interesting and well-written. I loved the way the women all supported one another personally, professionally, and emotionally but weren't afraid to tell it straight.

Even though THE BREAK-UP BOOK CLUB deals with difficult topics including death, deception, and cheating, I finished the book having loved the culmination of the stories together. The book even recommended some other books I may want to read that the book club read! Looking forward to reading more of Wendy Wax's books.

Book Summary

Breakups, like book clubs, come in many shapes and sizes and can take us on unexpected journeys as four women discover in this funny and heartwarming exploration of friendship from the USA Today bestselling author of Ten Beach Road and My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding.

On paper, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara have little in common – they’re very different people leading very different lives. And yet at book club meetings in an historic carriage house turned bookstore, they bond over a shared love of reading (and more than a little wine) as well as the growing realization that their lives are not turning out like they expected.

Former tennis star Jazmine is a top sports agent balancing a career and single motherhood. Judith is an empty nester questioning her marriage and the supporting role she chose. Erin’s high school sweetheart and fiancé develops a bad case of cold feet, and Sara’s husband takes a job out of town saddling Sara with a difficult mother-in-law who believes her son could have done better – not exactly the roommate most women dream of.

With the help of books, laughter, and the joy of ever evolving friendships, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara find the courage to navigate new and surprising chapters of their lives as they seek their own versions of happily-ever-after.