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The Reading Group follows five women—Clare, Harriet, Nicole, Polly, and Susan—who convene regularly to share books, wine, and conversation. Over a year, their discussions evolve beyond literature into a forum for candid exploration of their own lives, backgrounds, and challenges. Each meeting deepens their bond, revealing how reading can illuminate personal dilemmas and strengthen female friendship.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Elizabeth Noble
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