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Pub Date Oct 13 2026 | Archive Date Jan 15 2027


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Description

For anyone who's been told to stay small, tone it down, or give up their dreams.

This book club is only a cover story.

Four colleagues who start a secret book club to take down their toxic bosses end up forging ride-or-die friendships, a slow-burn romance, and a screenplay that changes everything.

Set in Melbourne and sparkling with big rom-com energy, this uplifting friendship novel is perfect for readers who love Liane Moriarty’s ensemble storytelling, Emily Henry’s wit, and the workplace dramedy of Suits.

When Liv’s boss steals her idea, three colleagues stand up for her, marking them all as troublemakers. They start a book club as a cover, but the only plot they’re interested in is taking down the toxic bosses who try to silence them.

They make an unlikely foursome. Liv can’t even finish a screenplay. Stella can’t escape the gilded cage of her “perfect” engagement. Claire can’t find her inner artist between the endless school drop-offs. Luke can’t get away from the secret legacy he never wanted.

As their adversaries threaten their jobs and try to bury Liv's screenplay, she starts to catch feelings for her co-writer Luke, a witty Asian-Californian expat who truly listens to her—and Taylor Swift. But when Hollywood comes calling for Liv, the four friends learn that the hardest scripts to write are the futures they really want.

About the author (and the title):
Indonesian-Australian author Tim Suatan actually co-founded The White Millennial Women Book Club with his colleagues. His friends said this sounded like the premise of a novel, and unfortunately, he took them literally. His past adventures include stand-up comedy and crisis line counselling. A longtime fan of rom-coms and a fledgling Swiftie, he lives in Melbourne without a cat named Hemingway.

Content note: The book has one tasteful open-door spicy scene, so it's probably not something a school librarian would buy for their  school library. :)

For anyone who's been told to stay small, tone it down, or give up their dreams.

This book club is only a cover story.

Four colleagues who start a secret book club to take down their toxic bosses end...


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Advance Praise

BookLife professional review:

Breezy, upbeat, and effortlessly inviting, balancing sharp comic timing with moments of disarming tenderness. Fans of Gilmore Girls and readers drawn to workplace dramedies will find this an optimistic reminder that self-reinvention happens best with the people who help us find our voice and sing our own song.

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BookLife professional review:

Breezy, upbeat, and effortlessly inviting, balancing sharp comic timing with moments of disarming tenderness. Fans of Gilmore Girls and readers drawn to workplace...


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BISAC Codes

FIC071000 FICTION / Friendship
FIC027250 FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy
FIC044000 FICTION / Women

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This book kept me up all night reading! It was absolutely amazing. The story line kept me interested at all times and was so unique and interesting. I cannot wait to recommend to my book club! The author did an amazing job with this one.

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This was such a clever and entertaining read. It blends humor with thoughtful social commentary in a way that feels both timely and engaging. I found myself laughing in some moments while also reflecting on the larger themes the author explored.

The characters each brought something unique to the story, making the dynamics within the book club especially enjoyable. The writing was witty, the pacing kept things moving, and I appreciated that the story wasn't afraid to tackle complicated topics while still remaining entertaining. This would make for an excellent book club discussion!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance review copy

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Thank you so much Tim Suatan and Netgalley for the early copy of this book.

I went into The White Millennial Woman’s Book Club completely blind, and I’m so glad I did.

What I expected to be a fun contemporary novel turned out to be an empowering story about standing up to corporate misogyny, wrapped in sharp humor, unforgettable characters, and one of the most enjoyable collections of pop culture references I’ve read in a long time.

As a Swiftie, I absolutely adored all of the Taylor Swift nods sprinkled throughout the book. The references, song titles, and Easter eggs felt like little rewards waiting to be discovered. But it wasn’t just the Swift references that made me smile. The book is packed with literary callbacks, TV and movie references, and millennial pop culture moments that made the dialogue feel clever, current, and incredibly relatable.

The humor landed perfectly for me. I found myself laughing just as often as I was rooting for these characters. Tim Suatan balances wit with substance, creating a story that’s genuinely funny without ever losing sight of its deeper message.

The characters were easily my favorite part of the book. Their friendship, loyalty, and unwavering support for one another created such a wonderful found family. Each member of the group felt like a fully realized person with their own story, and watching them come together to face a shared corporate nemesis was incredibly satisfying. Even when they exchanged sarcastic jabs and playful banter, they communicated with honesty and respect, making every relationship feel authentic.

I honestly struggled to find anything I didn’t enjoy. While Luke’s decision to walk away from his inheritance initially frustrated me, the reasoning behind it ultimately carried so much emotional weight that I couldn’t imagine the story unfolding any other way. It wasn’t simply a plot device. It became an essential piece of the novel’s emotional core.

This also isn’t just a HEA romance. It’s a beautifully written contemporary fiction with a gorgeously developed romance woven naturally into a much larger story about ambition, friendship, identity, and finding the courage to challenge the systems that hold us back.

The ending left me wanting just a little bit more, but in the best possible way. It felt earned, true to the characters, and exactly right for the story Tim Suatan wanted to tell.

Ironically, this book took me longer to finish than most. Not because I was struggling to get through it, but because the writing demanded my full attention. I wanted to savor every conversation, every joke, every reference, and every emotional beat without rushing ahead.

I’m so happy I picked this one up, and I’ll absolutely be reading more of Tim Suatan’s work.

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Thank you to Tim Suatan, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was such an interesting and refreshing read. The premise immediately caught my attention, and I appreciated how the novel used humour and sharp social commentary to explore modern relationships, identity, privilege, and the ways people perceive both themselves and one another.

The dialogue felt natural, and there were several moments that made me laugh before immediately making me stop and think. It's the kind of book that encourages conversation, not because it tries to provide all the answers, but because it's willing to ask uncomfortable questions.

While there were a few moments where I would have liked a little more depth, I found the overall reading experience thoroughly enjoyable. Clever, timely, and thought-provoking, this is a novel that will likely spark plenty of discussion among readers.

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This book had me cheesing at my Kindle for five minutes after I read the last page!

The White Millennial Women Book Club is fuuuuunny, very Australian, surprisingly insightful & a book I would have packed for a summer holiday/airport read/beach day read.

Despite the name and the emotional awareness around women and the issues they face, the best thing about this book is it is from a male perspective (wait wait, don't leave yet!!) Luke is a genuinely beautiful MMC, he listens, he notices, he has his own shit going on - the man has range.

But let me bring it back to the women, because they are the heart of this story and they are represented in such a careful way and I loved that none of them existed just to prop up the romance.

This book hits all those contemp romance beats (good banter, sweet yearning, slow burn) but does not feel like it was written for the tropes - it's actually also really funny.

I would describe this book as warm, clever, extremely readable and full of people you want to see get their happy ending.

Love love LOVED this!

Grateful for the opportunity to read this ARC.

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