I really enjoyed this book. It started off feeling like it was written backward, with each characters marriage story first and the book club part second. But I like it because it made the ending more positive. I would read more about these characters or a book about the other book club members who were just secondary characters. Well written with a good balance of lightness and sadness. Loved the main characters and the secondary characters.

WAX HITS ANOTHER HOME RUN! BOOK CLUB BONANZA!

Wendy Wax’s latest novel, “The Break-Up Book Club”, is another delectable dishy delightful story about women’s issues and relationships. Without divulging any spoilers in my review...Wendy hits it out of the park!

As in her previous books, Wendy once again captures us with an engaging cast of authentic likable characters. These women remind us of our friends, our sisters, our moms...sharing confidences and learning to trust each other. And the comfort of their coed book club offers them the perfect venue and opportunity to spread their wings!

In this novel, using her extensive sports knowledge as background...Wax introduces Jazmine, a professional sports agent, and single mom. Jazmine stretches her limits to succeed as a woman in a man’s career. She experiences the trials of being female in professional sports. In Jazmine, we can see the barriers encountered in the sports world for females. Wax writes crisp compelling dialogue in describing the unfounded bias confronting women, and the solace found in their female friendships.

Wendy takes her readers up close and personal in her incisive descriptions of the “Break- Up Book Club” members, and their individual challenges and successes. As women, we can relate to the male-female struggles and victories. We admire the camaraderie and bonding of women in dishing about their experiences, sharing both the anguish and the humor.

The only disappointment I had was when the book ended! I miss hearing from all those fabulous women! Looking forward to the next adventure from Wendy Wax!

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the e-ARC of The Break-Up Book Club! This was my first book by this author and certainly won't be my last! I loved this book and the story of each of the women told. This book was relatable and real, it had me laughing at the characters and also feeling bad for them. I loved how all of the women came together for the book club, and each other, and built such strong relationships.

My first initial thoughts were that this was a lot of POVs. I felt like I was forgetting who was who, but it got a lot better after a few rounds of meeting each of the four women.

Jazmine, Judith, Sara, and Erin are four people you would normally never put together in a room. But the cozy bookstore in town has a book club once a month, and for different reasons they all find themselves here regularly. This is the story about a found family of sorts that come together to get each other through the hard times, drink some wine, and read really good books. It’s multigenerational and every women is from a different walk of life and finds themselves in the middle of a break-up for various reasons, you’ll have to read to find out all the different ways these happened. I will say there is one break-up that I still want to punch the man for even after finishing the book. I’ll let you decide who that was as well 😂 This was a fun read and you can’t turn down a book about people reading books can you?! 😂

The Breakup Book Club is a women’s fiction novel told from the viewpoint of four different narrators. A tale about losing love but finding yourself in the process, it’s a female -centric exploration of how, even if life throws us curve balls, we can still hit home runs.

On the surface, Judith’s life looks perfect. She has two beautiful children, a successful husband, a lovely home, plenty of spending money and an abundance of leisure time. But she’s not happy, and seeing her recently divorced, joyful friend brings home to her why – she and her husband are empty nesters with a passionless marriage. Judith is determined to make some changes and she’s going to start by having a serious conversation with her significant other about what needs revising in their lives. The conversation goes far worse than she expected and a few weeks later the only joy she has in her life is her book (and booze) club.

Jazmine once dreamed of being a tennis star, but a tragic car accident left her permanently injured. She’s risen to the top of her profession as a sports agent, but the hours are long, and it can be hard to balance being a single mother to a young girl and playing chaperone/lawyer/agent/mom to a bunch of needy pro-athletes. The only indulgence she has is her book club, where she can talk about good books, drink wine and relax.

Erin’s got just about everything she’s ever dreamed of – or at least she is on the cusp of having it all. She’s just weeks away from her wedding to her high school sweetheart, a pro-baseball player whose star is definitely on the rise. She majored in sports management in college and is thrilled to land a job at the agency the represents her fiancé – which just happens to be where Jazmine works. But a week before the wedding most of Erin’s dreams come crashing down around her when her fiancé gets cold feet and cancels the nuptials. She finds herself joining Jazmine’s book club in order to spend an evening doing something other than sobbing and otherwise indulging her badly bruised heart.

Sara’s husband Mitch has only been spending weekends at home as he acclimates to a new job in a different town by living in an apartment close to work during the week. The plan is for Sara to join him when her teaching job finishes at the end of the school year, at which point they will sell the house, and find a new place near his employment. In the meantime, she’s also taking care of her mother-in-law Dorothy who moved in with Sara while recovering from surgery and who isn’t exactly Sara’s biggest fan. Things change between the two, however, when they find themselves bonding over books after Sara impulsively invites Dorothy to join her at her book club.

On the surface these four ladies have little in common except the books they read, the wine they drink and the treats they eat one night per month, but that is all it takes for them to forge life changing friendships.

Wax is an experienced writer with a smooth prose style that is very readable. The pacing here is for what I call a ‘nightstand book’ – nothing so exciting happens that you spend time you should be working or sleeping reading, but the story is interesting enough that you are sufficiently engaged in the narrative to finish it. This is a multigenerational book, with Erin – at twenty-three – being the youngest and Judith – at fifty-five- being the oldest of our storytellers. The positive aspect of this is that we get to see how womens’ lives connect in lots of different ways as they age. I especially enjoyed the contrasting perspectives on the mother/child dynamic: Dorothy is in many ways as dependent at seventy-three on Sara as thirteen-year-old Maya is on Jazmine. Judith’s children are completely independent and living away from home but rely on her to stay/keep everything the same and to an extent, Erin is that way with her own parents – dependent on their stability as her own life becomes subject to the chaotic woes of young adulthood. I liked that the chroniclers varied ages enable us to see such situations from every angle.

But I struggled with some aspects of the tale, too. The story is incomplete – Jazmine has just started a new relationship, Judith has just made a big life decision, Erin is just getting settled into adulting and Sara and Dot are facing some big life changes – when the book ends. While I didn’t expect every narrative to close with everything tied up neatly, this conclusion was simply all loose ends. The issues discussed by each heroine throughout the novel are left almost entirely unresolved.

The character building, especially for Erin, felt incomplete. I understand that after some big life events all the ladies are in a state of flux, but I felt like I should have known them a bit better than I did when things ended. The secondary characters, especially Jazmine’s two love interests, are hardly developed at all, and the author doesn’t use any nuance – there are bad guys, good guys and misunderstood guys. With the possible exception of Erin’s ex, none of the male characters are just ordinary fellows who are a mix of all three.

There is a sub-plot here revolving around online dating which could have easily been lifted out of the book with zero effect on the storyline. It was mildly interesting at first but by the end was needlessly comical. The twist totally derailed anything this scenario added to the story.

I really wanted to like The Breakup Book Club a lot more than I did, but the factors I enjoyed couldn’t make up for the unresolved plot, silly twist in the subplot, and thin characterization. This was my first Wendy Wax novel and sadly, it will most likely be my last.

Yes another book about a book club but I enjoyed this one like some of the others I've read. This book club was very realistic and the characters are very detailed. I'm looking forward to learning more about this author. Great read for the sumer.
Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This is a Women's Fiction book. I have to start off by saying I normally do not like a book that has more then two characters telling/the story coming from their point of view. This book is told by Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara all very strong well women that are all apart of a book club that is so much more then a book club. I have to say that it took me a little bit to get pulled into this book, and also it took me a while to get each of their storyline figured out. After, I got pulled into this book I could not put it down. I loved all the main characters, but I think my favorite one is Sara. They all go through so much, and there is a lot of drama in this book. This book is well written, and all the storylines are really well done. I really enjoyed this book. The book store is this book sounds like a fun place to be, and I wish I had one like that near me. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Berkley Books) or author (Wendy Wax) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Sometimes I don't care for books with several different points of view, but this one did not disappoint! Each character had a distinctive personality and I truly cared about the events in all of their lives. It was a quick, fun read - perfect for the summer!

Between the Covers has a monthly book club in Atlanta, but this book club offers more than just book discussion. The members of the club are good friends, devoted to both each other and the month pick. The Break-Up Book Club was a very fun read that is sure to work for many readers.

The book features four women at different points in their lives and relationships. All of them are dealing with different things; one is the loss of chemistry in a long marriage, one is a called off engagement, one is the ending of a marriage after infidelity and one is still getting over the tragic loss of her fiancé 14 years earlier. They all meet through the book club and help each other with support and good advice (and the phone number of a good divorce attorney).

I found Sara and Erin to be to my favorite story lines. Sara is devastated to find out her husband has been cheating on her when he’s been working in another city. His cranky MIL lives with them after a surgery and it’s a hot issue. I loved their relationship towards the end of the novel. Erin’s fiancé is the star pitcher of the Atlanta Braves when he calls of their wedding one week before. I will also say I loved Jazmine’s story as she is a sports agent who had a promising tennis career and has a young daughter who is trying to become the next tennis superstar. Any of my followers can tell you how much I love tennis! 🎾

I love books with many POVs and this was perfect. The voices changed often, but it was clear to tell who was speaking. I also loved that the author used real books and discussion questions at the monthly book clubs!

Thank you Berkley for the gifted e-copy.

This book was just meh for me. I didn't love it, didn't hate it. It started out strong, and I got pretty invested in the characters and their stories. But there were a lot of characters, and it really started to drag after a bit. I kept waiting for it to end.

I thought the individual stories were all predictable. However, I liked Erin's story and wanted more, and I also liked the relationship between Sara and Dorothy. (Man, I wanted to punch Mitchell in the face!!). The ending really picked up for me with the situation with "Frank". I wish that was a bigger chunk of the book and not smashed in at the end almost as an afterthought way to try to tie everyone's stories together and wrap it all up.

The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax explores the unexpected friendships of a local book club in Atlanta at Between the Covers bookstore. This is an unusual book club where the members have a wide-range of backgrounds and experiences. Former tennis star Jazmine, empty-nester Judith, young assistant Erin, and bookstore assistant Sara are just four members of this eclectic book club that also has an EMT named Chaz, bookstore owner Annell, a budding fashion designer named Carlotta, and Meena, Judith’s best friend.

At the heart of the book is friendship, especially unexpected friendship, but this novel has a more solemn tone to it than some of Wax’s other, more light-hearted books. These women have experienced significant losses and hard times, and many of their secrets are kept close to the vest.

The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax is an excellent read that explores friendship and how it can evolve over time as long as you are willing to open yourself up and be vulnerable. Definitely a read you won’t forget.

Happy Pub Day to this book! This is a slow burn journey through the lives of women dealing with some series life changes and drama. From cheating husbands, to called off weddings, to challenging in-laws, these women have all the bases covered. You are hit with a lot of POVs but adjust easily once you figure out each individual storyline. I was more invested in some stories than others.
The only constant in these women's lives at the moment is their book club. With a little help from good friends, good books and good wine they'll be able to get through these tough times. This quirky cast of characters will hit you in your feels. While it started off a little slow, this is truly a heartwarming story about growth and friendship by the end. If you're looking for a book about the importance of friendship with strong female leads then this is it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkeley Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is the perfect example of how a book club can bring together people from different backgrounds, ideas, jobs... and bring them together to enjoy a common hobby. The book club brings together Sara, Judith, Jazmine, and Erin and is told from each of their points of view.

I can see how some might struggle to get into the book in the beginning if someone struggles with keeping characters straight (like myself), but once you have a grip on the characters, the book is quick and flows well. These gals are really great, well-developed characters.

A fun story about diverse members of a book club finding friendship and support together.

Jasmine, Judith, Sara, and Erin are all very different women. They are at different stages of their lives with different jobs and different relationship situations. They find common ground and support within each other through a book club.

I liked how different each character was. The women in the book club were so diverse, having different jobs and backgrounds. I loved reading all the POVs. If you aren’t a fan of multiple POV, then this might not be the book for you. However, I highly recommend it because I found the storyline very easy to follow! I thought this novel was very well written AND very entertaining. The tales of all the women keep you hooked and reading late, way too late, into the night! Thank you for this ARC copy, this one is going straight into the reread pile.

I couldn’t resist a chance to read a book about a book club so I was excited to dive into Wendy Wax’s new novel, The Break-Up Book Club. The story follows four women of different generations whose lives have been turned upside down by the men they love. They each go to their local book club’s meetings in hopes of finding a distraction from their problems, but what they find is so much more. There’s nothing quite like the healing power of good friends and good books.

The story is told from the perspectives of these four women. I really like how the author chose to present their stories, with us following each woman’s individual journey but also having them come together regularly at their book club meetings. There’s Sara, whose husband is always out of town for work which leaves her saddled with Dorothy, her incredibly difficult mother-in-law who has been living with them. There’s Judith, whose children have grown up and moved out, leaving her at home alone to ponder the state of her marriage and how she feels like nothing but a supporting player in her husband’s life. Rounding out the main cast of characters are Jazmine and Erin, who work together at a sports agency. Jazmine is an agent and a single mom, trying to make it in an arrogant man’s world, and her young assistant, Erin, has just been dumped by her high school sweetheart less than a week before they were supposed to get married. I really liked all of the main characters and found them all to be quite sympathetic.

I also really enjoyed all of the secondary characters as well. The members of the book club are a fun, diverse, and quirky bunch and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in on their meetings. There’s always good food and wine, a spirited debate about whatever book they’ve read, and there’s also a fun contest to finally give their little club a name that really brings out the competitive side of these book lovers. I loved watching the friendships blossom within the club and just how therapeutic these relationships become over time for Jazmine, Erin, Judith, and Sara. The book club is basically their “found” family, which just made this such a feel good read.

If you’re in the mood for an uplifting read about the power of friendship and community that will leave you with a smile on your face, you’ll definitely want to check out The Break-Up Book Club.

This book features four women, Judith, Jazmine, Erin, and Sarah, in alternating points of view. Each is a member of the monthly book club at the local bookstore, Beyond the Covers. They cover a wide range of life stages and circumstances.

This book started out slowly. While it begins with a discussion of how the book club began, there were no book club meetings or discussion of books for the first quarter of the book. Instead, there was a lot of setup and background of the main characters' lives. It took me a bit to tell them apart and see how they intersected.

I liked it much more once I got passed the initial chapters. During book club members introduce themselves by sharing their favorite book, and their discussion was so telling. (I'm the character who can't narrow down and say just one.) As they got to know each other better, I enjoyed seeing the unconditional support they provided for each other.

This was an uplifting book that showed a group of women (and some men) being there for each other and bonding over books and drinks.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for this advanced copy. The opinions here are my own.

The Break-Up Book Club is about so much more than just reading. It's about a group of diverse women coming together through reading to support each other through life's ups and downs.

When I first started reading, I was worried I was going to confuse the multiple narrators (Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara). However, once I started reading, their individual stories were so unique and equally interesting I quickly knew who was narrating without even looking at the name.

Although each woman in this book has a unique story, the thing that is the same throughout each is her strength. Each of these women are battling intense emotional warfare in their life, yet they all manage to overcome the adversity they face. I personally loved Jazmine and Erin, while relating the most to Erin.

I was so surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I usually go into books blind, so just from the title alone I was assuming it was going to be a fluff book. I was so wrong! There were so many heavy topics. Somehow, despite all the tragedy, Wendy Wax still had me laughing and smiling throughout the whole thing! This is a thoroughly entertaining book that I think will speak to multiple genre audiences. It's light enough for a beach read, but just enough substance to keep you thinking (and guessing!)

The ending is a feel-good surprise that I found satisfying. The Break-Up Book Club is actually my first Wendy Wax book and it definitely won't be my last!

This is the story of one amazing book club and it is told from the perspective of four of the members. There is death, divorce, dating hijinks, and a lot of heart. All the member are quirky and entertaining. It would be amazing to read another book from any of their POVs. Catching up with this book club would be a real treat.

Well-written and wonderful, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a book-centric ensemble story.

I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax.

I love Wendy Wax and her books have wonderful, strong women and I love the friendships that are the backbone to her stories.

While the members of the book club at a local Atlanta bookstore - Between the Covers don't have much in common they find support in their monthly meetings and when a few of the members find themselves going through some hard times they lean on each other for support. I loved the multi-generational approach of this book and women all had different life experiences.

I wish there was a cute bookstore like this near me! It was fun seeing the different books they were reading and while I'd love more on their discussions and thoughts, you know that half of the fun of book club is the talking with your friends and not always the book discussion!

The characters of The Break Up BookClub reminds me of all my bookstagram friends who are all very different people living different lives but are still bonded by one common thing and that is love of reading!💕

Wendy Wax masterful story telling portrays four bookclub ladies who are leading different lives and bond at the bookclub meetings at Between The Covers bookstore!
I am going to check out all the books these ladies picked as their bookclub reads!

Judith is an empty nester questioning her importance in marriage, Sara has a hard to please mother in law, Jazmine is a sports agent with a teenage daughter and Erin is Jazmine’s secretary who is dumped by her high school sweetheart sport star! All these beautiful ladies are going through emotional challenges in their lives and it was so much comforting to read how they find solace and belonging during their bookclub meetings!

This was my first Wendy Wax read and I am pretty sure this will not be the last one! This book will be available for grabs on May 18. This would be a perfect bookclub or beach summer read!!

The characters of The Break Up BookClub reminds me of all my bookstagram friends who are all very different people living different lives but are still bonded by one common thing and that is love of reading!💕

Thank you @berkleypublishing, @berkleyromance for The Book Tour opportunity and of this #gifted copy in exchange of my honest review!

Wendy Wax masterful story telling portrays four bookclub ladies who are leading different lives and bond at the bookclub meetings at Between The Covers bookstore!
I am going to check out all the books these ladies picked as their bookclub reads!

Judith is an empty nester questioning her importance in marriage, Sara has a hard to please mother in law, Jazmine is a sports agent with a teenage daughter and Erin is Jazmine’s secretary who is dumped by her high school sweetheart sport star! All these beautiful ladies are going through emotional challenges in their lives and it was so much comforting to read how they find solace and belonging during their bookclub meetings!

This was my first Wendy Wax read and I am pretty sure this will not be the last one! This book will be available for grabs on May 18. This would be a perfect bookclub or beach summer read!!