The Literary Lounge Book Club with Javalyn LeBlanc

Hey there! We'd love to have you join our book club, where we meet monthly to chat about all kinds of books, from romance to mystery to sci-fi and beyond. Our meetings are a welcoming and friendly space where you can share your thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment. Join us to discover new worlds and wonderful friends!

This month's pick is "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett. The book can be found on Hoopla, Libby, and Kindle Unlimited!

About the book: At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves. Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past.