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In the bestselling tradition of The Friday Night Knitting Club and The Jane Austen Book Club, this heartwarming novel follows three women at a Maine coastal inn who turn to Meryl Streep movies for inspiration as they navigate love, friendship, infidelity, motherhood, and second chances.
Two sisters and the cousin they grew up with after a shared tragedy are summoned home to their family matriarch’s charming inn on the coast of Maine for a life-changing announcement. Suddenly, Isabel, June, and Kat are back in their childhood attic bedroom—and barely speaking.
When their beloved aunt Lolly invites them to join her and the inn’s guests for weekly movie night—Meryl Streep month—the women begin to see their complicated lives reflected in films like The Bridges of Madison County, Mamma Mia!, Out of Africa, and The Devil Wears Prada. As secrets surface and long-buried tensions rise, they find themselves talking late into the night about marriage, betrayal, single motherhood, commitment, ambition, and what it truly means to start over.
Isabel must confront her husband’s affair and a promise that could cost her happiness. June, a devoted single mother, searches for the father her young son has never known. And Kat wrestles with whether to accept her lifelong best friend’s marriage proposal. Through it all, the women rediscover the power of female friendship, forgiveness, and reinvention.
A warm, character-driven novel about sisters, secrets, and second chances, this story explores how love, forgiveness, and a little cinematic inspiration can help women find their way back to one another—and to themselves.
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"I LOVED this book. I am a HUGE Meryl Streep fan but realized I haven't seen all of her movies. So, this book sparked an interest to get a few of my book club members together to watch her movies. The book was fun, but also dealt with real life issues everyone faces at some point in their life which made it relatable. Maine is also one of my favorite places, so that was a bonus for me!! Great book!"
— Mamey (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A treat for movie lovers and fans of meaningful women's fiction.”
— RT Book Reviews -
“Consume with a bowl of popcorn and plenty of hankies.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Likable characters and a happy ending will appeal to those who are looking for a light, uplifting read.”
— Booklist -
“A heartwarming, spirit-lifting read.”
— Kirkus Reviews
The Meryl Streep Movie Club Listener Reviews
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" A nice "fluff read" to escape to Boothbay Harbor and Camden, Maine....a place I really enjoy visiting. "
— Deanna, 2/12/2014 -
" This is a story that interwines the lives of many.....but all revolve around their weekly movie night at the family's bed and breakfast for a woman's last month on earth. Touching story but not enough depth. Okay! "
— Susan, 2/8/2014 -
" Pretty standard chick-lit. Written from the point of view of 3 mostly one-dimensional women who (spoiler if you've never read chick-lit) find love. "
— Lauren, 2/5/2014 -
" A decent vacation read. By no means a great book, but it kept me interested and it was very light reading. Predictable and unrealistic, but entertaining. "
— Hannah, 1/30/2014 -
" This is a fun summer beach book. "
— Cathy, 1/10/2014 -
" I was excited to read this book as I love Meryl Streep movies and thought the premise sounded interesting, but the book moved really slow for me. If you're in the mood for a book about family ties you may like it. Sadly, the characters were too whiny for me to relate too. Not bad, just not my fave. "
— Jess, 12/13/2013 -
" Moving... beautiful.... It made me laugh, cry, and think. What more can you ask from a book? Truly enjoyable from beginning to end. "
— Kristin, 11/26/2013 -
" This book was the perfect beach book. I got it as a gift in July and started reading it at the beach. The characters were interesting enough even if the plot plodded a little at times. I wouldn't exactly call the book light since one of the characters is dealing with some serious issues. "
— Melissa, 11/23/2013 -
" I really liked this book. Such an interesting look into family dynamics, past mistakes and healing those relationships. "
— Chris, 11/20/2013 -
" This book will keep you on the edge of your seat right until the end. One of the best books I've read in a long, long time. Great for a book club. Such wonderful detail and you feel you are right there with this family. Highly recommended :) "
— Pat, 11/18/2013 -
" A great "beach" read. The characters were well developed and I could feel their growth through the book. "
— Marilyn, 11/15/2013 -
" A great title and enjoyable read. Sat down last week and read it in one day. It started s..l..o..w..l..y and seemed stereotypical. Stick with it and you'll enjoy watching the characters grow and become people you actually care about. "
— Sarah, 9/15/2013 -
" I love the way this book is written. I like how the story brings the family together in ways you do not expect. I enjoyed the characters journeys. "
— Valerie, 9/4/2013 -
" Some entertaining light summer reading......besided, I love Meryl Streep! "
— Ellie, 7/1/2013 -
" Very light fun book that takes place in Maine. If you like family relationships and have seen the six or so movies of Meryl you will enjoy this. "
— Carol, 1/10/2013 -
" mostly light reading but pretty good "
— Marvelle, 12/19/2012 -
" Ik vond het een mooi boek, waarin vier familie leden elkaar opnieuw leren kennen, dit bracht soms een traantje mee. Jammer dat, voor mijn gevoel, het leven van Kat niet goed werd afgesloten aan het einde van het boek. Ook had ik voor een andere actrice gekozen i.p.v. Meryl Streep. "
— Esmee, 11/14/2012 -
" This book is getting better with each page. Slow start, but it reminds you that you should treasure your loved ones: from yesterday, today, till tomorrow. Someone should make this a film too?! "
— Priya, 10/12/2012 -
" Enjoyable, light read. I love Meryl Streep, so it was fun to remember some of her movies. Very predictable, pleasant story. "
— Susan, 9/7/2012 -
" This was a great summer read - it made me laugh and cry and what else can you expect for summer!! It's a story about a family of women that come back together to help take care of their sick aunt and the story of each of their lives. I would highly recommend it for someone who just wants to escape. "
— Sandy, 8/6/2012 -
" This is one of those books on the lines of Joy Luck club for me. And every now and then I need something besides a mystery or romance to really make me think and reconnect with myself. This is that kind of book. I enjoyed this one. It has movie potential and yes Meryl should play Lolly. "
— Shavawna, 7/22/2012 -
" Cute book feel good. Like the idea of movie night. "
— Leone, 6/23/2012
About Mia March
Mia March lives on the coast of Maine. She is the author of The Meryl Streep Movie Club.
About Joy Osmanski
Joy Osmanski, theater, television, and film actress, is an award-winning audiobook narrator who has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards. She graduated from Principia College with a degree in creative writing and received her MFA from UC San Diego.