Description: For the young women living in Boston's North End in 1908, the Saturday Evening Girls Club is an escape from the drudgery of daily life. For Caprice, Ada, Maria and Thea, it's the one time each week the friends can be together. They support each other's dreams and help each other navigate romances and family clashes, cultural prejudices, loss and heartbreak. Through it all one thing is certain - they could not get through it all without their friendship, and the Saturday Evening Girls Club.
Brief description:
Jane Healey is a bestselling author of historical fiction. Her novels include her debut The Saturday Evening Girls Club and The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller. Her third novel The Secret Stealers, a WWII spy thriller, was an Amazon First Reads Editor's Pick and a Historical Novel Society's Editors' Choice pick. Her latest novel, Goodnight from Paris, inspired by the life of Hollywood actress Drue Leyton, released in March 2023.
Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest books.
A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Northeastern University, Jane shares a home north of Boston with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and one teacup golden doodle.
Website: https: //janehealey.com
Podcast: https: //www.historicalhappyhour.com
Facebook: https: //facebook.com/JaneHealeyBooks
Twitter and Instagram: @healeyjane
YouTube: https: //bit.ly/2O3c72b
Review Quotes:
"A breathtaking ode to female empowerment and the American Dream, The Saturday Evening Girls Club belongs on every feminist's bookshelf. It's the ultimate battle cry for female potential." --Redbook
"A beautifully written and refreshing reminder of the importance of friendship, The Saturday Evening Girls Club is a can't-miss summer read." --BuzzFeed Community
"An empowering novel that you won't want to put down." --Brit + Co
"[A] multicultural literary gem." --Bookstr
"The writing is so smooth that readers may not consciously notice all the cultural details tucked in....Fans of warmhearted sagas should enjoy this." --Historical Novel Society
"From the first word to the last, this unputdownable novel celebrates the art of overcoming oppression and cultural prejudice, and embracing the strength found in female friendships. This summer's most inspiring read for females, The Saturday Evening Girls Club is mandatory reading material for every feminist." --Ms. Career Girl
"A potent tale of the empowerment found in bonds of female friendship, The Saturday Evening Girls Club will enliven and uplift the reader. Every year requires a brilliant literary celebration of feminism, power, and the American dream, and The Saturday Evening Girls Club delivers." --She Knows
"Fans of Colm Tóibín's Brooklyn should run to the nearest bookstore (or website) and grab a copy of Jane Healey's novel. The Saturday Evening Girls Club brings to life the story of four young women creating lives for themselves in the early 1900s in Boston's North End. Healey seamlessly weaves the narratives, exploring the hardships--of immigration, sexism, and cultural clashes--with a hearty dose of hope and resilience. These are strong women facing up to a new American world where work, love, and pushing against tradition can come at a cost. Book groups and readers looking to find friends on the page or discuss themes that resonate strongly today will adore The Saturday Evening Girls Club." --Emily Franklin, author of The Girls' Almanac and Last Night at the Circle Cinema
"Follow the four women of Jane Healey's immersive historical drama and you'll come face to face with how different life truly was for women at the turn of the century. As Caprice, Thea, Ada, and Maria fight for the right to live, love, and work according to the changing times, you'll root for them at every turn to find their hearts' desire." --Emily Carpenter, author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls and The Weight of Lies
"The Saturday Evening Girls Club carries special meaning as we reflect on the struggles that women have overcome. This story of four women trying to find independence in work and in love against cultures that don't encourage such individualism is both engaging and educational. Prepare to have your heart tugged as you champion their friendships and their journey. A winner from author Healey--I look forward to reading more from her!" --Camille DiMaio, author of the bestselling novel The Memory of Us and the forthcoming Before the Rain Falls
"Set in early twentieth-century Boston, The Saturday Evening Girls Club is a heartwarming story of love, laughter, ambition, and friendship. As daughters of immigrants, Caprice, Ada, Maria, and Thea struggle against family expectations to achieve their dreams. Delightfully immersive." --M.K. Tod, author of Time and Regret