Boston Area Short Story Book Club for Women

**DATE/TIME CHANGE** (updated 5/19/26)
WE WILL NOW MEET TO DISCUSS THESE STORIES AT 9:45AM ON SUNDAY 6/21 BEFORE WE DISCUSS THE BOOK/STORIES ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR 6/21. The previously scheduled Sunday 5/24 meeting is being moved to that time to allow for some schedule adjustments related to some unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your understanding!
Book: AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, Helen Ellis (2016)
Stories to read: “The Wainscoting War,” “What I Do All Day,” and “How to Be A Patron of the Arts”

We will gather virtually via Zoom—come with your coffee or tea and ready to share your thoughts about the stories! There will be brief introductions at the start, and an opportunity to go around and share what other books/stories you’ve recently enjoyed at the end. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sunday 6/21 @ 10:30AM
Book: THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2025, edited by Celeste Ng (2025)
Stories to read: “Take Me to Kirkland” and “Aishwarya Rai”

We will gather virtually via Zoom—come with your coffee or tea and ready to share your thoughts about the stories! There will be brief introductions at the start, and an opportunity to go around and share what other books/stories you’ve recently enjoyed at the end. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sunday 7/19 @ 10:30AM
Book: FLORIDA, Lauren Groff (2018)
Stories to read: “Ghosts and Empties,” “Flower Hunters,” and “The Midnight Zone”

We will gather virtually via Zoom—come with your coffee or tea and ready to share your thoughts about the stories! There will be brief introductions at the start, and an opportunity to go around and share what other books/stories you’ve recently enjoyed at the end. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sunday 8/16 @ 10:30AM
Book: Wednesday's Child, Yiyun Li
Stories to read: "A Sheltered Woman," "A Flawless Silence" and "When We Were Happy We Had Other Names"
(TW note: some of these stories involve themes of suicide)

We will gather virtually via Zoom—come with your coffee or tea and ready to share your thoughts about the stories! There will be brief introductions at the start, and an opportunity to go around and share what other books/stories you’ve recently enjoyed at the end. Looking forward to seeing you there!