Overwhelmed? Rx: the True Love Experiment

“These Days, It Feels Like Life Is an Endless List of to-Do’s, with No Good Surprises in Store, ” Admits Alexandra Pollock, First Deputy Editor. “So I Took a Day to Settle in with This Novel in Hopes That It Would Infuse Me with Excitement—and It Did! ”

A Romance by Christina Lauren

“These Days, It Feels Like Life Is an Endless List of to-Do’s, with No Good Surprises in Store, ” Admits Alexandra Pollock, First Deputy Editor. “So I Took a Day to Settle in with This Novel in Hopes That It Would Infuse Me with Excitement—and It Did! ”

Feeling Blue? Rx: the Secret Book of Flora Lea

“Feeling Down After a Small Tiff with a Dear Friend Recently, I Needed a Mental Break, ” Says Kristina Mastrocola First Senior Editor. “So I Picked up This Beautiful Story, and It Lifted My Mood! ”

Historical Fiction by Patti Callahan Henry

“Feeling Down After a Small Tiff with a Dear Friend Recently, I Needed a Mental Break, ” Says Kristina Mastrocola First Senior Editor. “So I Picked up This Beautiful Story, and It Lifted My Mood! ”

Frustrated? Rx: Murder on Mustang Beach

“I Was Feeling Frustrated That None of My Summer Plans Were Panning out Like I’d Hoped, ” Confesses Lauren Blum, First Associate Editor. “So I Decided to Take Matters into My Own Hands, and Slip off to an Ocean Paradise Right from My Grassy Backyard for the Perfect Escape! ”

A Cozy Mystery by Alicia Bessette

“I Was Feeling Frustrated That None of My Summer Plans Were Panning out Like I’d Hoped, ” Confesses Lauren Blum, First Associate Editor. “So I Decided to Take Matters into My Own Hands, and Slip off to an Ocean Paradise Right from My Grassy Backyard for the Perfect Escape! ”

Emotionally Depleted? Rx: a Court of Honey and Ash

“I Recently Visited My Parents to Help Care for My Ailing Father, and When I’d Start to Feel Overwhelmed, I’d Take a Short Break to Dive into This Book, ” Shares Carey Ostergard, First Executive Editor.

Fantasy by Shannon Mayer and Kelly St. Clare

“I Recently Visited My Parents to Help Care for My Ailing Father, and When I’d Start to Feel Overwhelmed, I’d Take a Short Break to Dive into This Book, ” Shares Carey Ostergard, First Executive Editor.

Need a Vacation? Rx: a Little Ray of Sunshine

“I Was Drawn to This Book by Its Breezy, Pretty Cover, but the Story About Love and What It Means to Be a Family Is What Kept Me Engaged, ” Says Patty Bontekoe, First Executive Editor.

Chick Lit by Kristan Higgins

“I Was Drawn to This Book by Its Breezy, Pretty Cover, but the Story About Love and What It Means to Be a Family Is What Kept Me Engaged, ” Says Patty Bontekoe, First Executive Editor.

Lonely? Rx: a Table for Two

“I Found Myself Missing Loved Ones I Haven’t Seen in a While and a Friend Suggested This Book, ” Says Melissa D’agnese, First Senior Editor. “It’s About ‘Found Family’ and It Made Me Smile! ”

Women’s Fiction by Sheryl Lister

“I Found Myself Missing Loved Ones I Haven’t Seen in a While and a Friend Suggested This Book, ” Says Melissa D’agnese, First Senior Editor. “It’s About ‘Found Family’ and It Made Me Smile! ”

Tired of Tech? Attention Span: a Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity

“After Spending My Week Glued to a Screen, I Enjoy Having a Digital Detox on Saturdays, ” Says Maggie Dillard, First Associate Editor. “And I Knew This Book Would Inspire Me to Put My Devices Down More Often! ”

Self-Help by Gloria Mark, Ph. D.

“After Spending My Week Glued to a Screen, I Enjoy Having a Digital Detox on Saturdays, ” Says Maggie Dillard, First Associate Editor. “And I Knew This Book Would Inspire Me to Put My Devices Down More Often! ”

First Book Club July 2023

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 8, 2026 • 6 min read

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Welcome, Fellow Readers, to the Very First First for Women Monthly Book Club!

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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