Book Club
Woman’s Literary Club Book Club 2026-2027
The Woman’s Literary Club Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month, beginning in September and ending in June.
We meet from 2:30–3:30pm at the Main Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland, Michigan 49423, in the Lower Level conference room unless otherwise noted in the monthly email to members.
As a member of the Woman’s Literary Club, you are welcome to join the book club. It’s a member-run meeting with a review of the author and questions asked to promote discussion.
“Among many of the benefits of belonging to a book club, one is reading books on topics you would not choose for yourself.” As the current coordinator of the book club, I’ve had the opportunity to meet wonderful, thoughtful and smart women who have a variety of interests and experiences different from my own. It’s been great to meet new friends and learn from them.” — Vicki Berg Russell
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Discussion Leader: Brenda Palmateer
- Major publications, including NPR, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, featured it as a Best Book of the Year.
- Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction – 2026.
- Readers and critics hail The Correspondent as a breakout word-of-mouth sleeper hit, praising its unique epistolary format, vibrant protagonist, and emotional depth.
A book bag is available for this book August 11, 2026.
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library and Libby.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawton
Discussion Leader: Catherine Hibbard
- Readers and critics widely praise The Frozen River for its engaging mix of a real historical diary, a gripping murder mystery, and a strong female hero.
- Based on the true life of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library and Libby.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
Discussion Leader: Patricia Murphy
- Buckeye by Patrick Ryan follows two interconnected families in small-town Ohio from pre-WWII to the 1980s.
- Critics describe the prose as understated, beautiful, and deeply focused on ordinary human struggles.
- Buckeye explores the repercussions of deceit and betrayal, and the winding, sometimes impossible paths we have to travel on our way to making amends.
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library and Libby.
December 2026
No Book Club Meeting
We might be too busy rushing around, seeing friends and family, traveling, cleaning, putting on extra layers of clothes, baking, napping on the couch, or simply “enjoying the season” to attend book club.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Discussion Leader: Lois Boersma
- Fans on the platform Goodreads describe it as a quiet, comforting, and moving story about kindness, human connection, and noticing the people around us.
Note: Book Bag from the Library is available November 10th, 2026. This book will need to be returned by December 14, 2026.
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library and Libby.
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
Discussion Leader: Nancy Rider
- Reviewers on Goodreads and literary sites call it a moving and unforgettable look at loss, frequently noting that it transcends standard genre boundaries to become a modern classic.
- The Mystery Writers of America honored the 2013 novel with the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel.
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library, Hoopla (ebook, no audio), and Libby.
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Discussion Leader: Vicki Berg Russell
- Fans on community book groups describe it as a delightfully offbeat, cozy read that balances grief with humor, often comparing its charming tone to A Man Called Ove.
- A heartwarming, quirky, and emotional story, praising the unique octopus perspective.
- Made into a movie starring Sally Field – 2026, streaming on Netflix.
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library and Libby.
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
Discussion Leader: Lynda Hoefer
- New York Times notable book, New York Times bestseller, and finalist for the 2025 Women’s Prize! A fascinating meditation on freedom, trust, loss, and our relationship with the natural world, explored through the story of one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare.
- A Best Book of the Year! In The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, TIME, The Boston Globe, The Economist, and Scientific American.
Book bag from Library is available March 9th, 2027.
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library and Libby
Tuesday, May 11, 2027
The Mad Wife by Meagan Church
Discussion Leader: Barb Clymer
- In the vein of The Bell Jar and The Hours, The Mad Wife weaves domestic drama with psychological suspense.
- 3.86 star rating on Goodreads.
Book, ebook, and audio book available at Herrick District Library and Libby.
Tuesday, June 8, 2027
Luncheon & Selecting the Next Season’s Books
Location: TBD
A word on book selection for the next season: All members of the book club are encouraged to recommend books for reading in the next season. At the luncheon, those who attend are asked to rank their first choice through their fifth choice. A tally of the highest ranking books then makes it to our list of reading for the next season.