Summertime is here, and we’re excited to announce our new Summer 2023 book club picks for The Silver Petticoat Book Club! This season, we’re leaning into historical fiction from various subgenres.
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ABOUT THE SILVER PETTICOAT BOOK CLUB
Each season, Amber and Autumn, twin sisters behind The Silver Petticoat Review and The Silver Petticoat Book Club, choose six book recommendations. Our focus is on books with love stories (not necessarily romances) or Romanticism. Think sweet, smart, imaginative, or Austenesque styles, ranging from classics to debut authors. Amber and Autumn pick books that ignite their passion for reading, whether they’re fun reads or literary novels exploring humanity’s themes.
Our selected books typically range from one to three out of five on the steaminess scale and don’t usually include excessive gore, profanity, or explicit content. However, some books might contain a bit of graphic text, profanity, or violence, but it won’t dominate the story, and content warnings will be provided.
WHEN ARE NEW BOOK SELECTIONS ANNOUNCED?
New book announcements usually come at the beginning of a season, but can appear at any time during that period. You’ll have a few months to pick and read the books you’re interested in, which are also great additions to your local book clubs.
ONLINE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Amber and Autumn lead discussions on Facebook, Goodreads, and Instagram, giving members time to read the books first. They’ll ask for your thoughts on each book, and you can join the conversation anytime. Use the hashtag TheSilverPetticoatBookClub to show your participation and invite friends to join.
THE SILVER PETTICOAT BOOK SHOP
To make it easier to purchase our book picks while supporting local bookstores, check out our bookshop on bookshop.org for all selections and some extra fun titles.
A BRIEF UPDATE
In our recent re-launch, we said we’d always include a book we haven’t read to experience it with the club. While that’s still our aim, it might not happen every season.
SUMMER 2023 BOOK CLUB PICKS
Here are our six entertaining reads for this summer. You can choose to read any or all of them. Below, you’ll find why we picked each book, their descriptions, and links to buy them.
1. The Emily of New Moon/Emily Starr Trilogy by L.M. Montgomery
– Celebrate the 100th anniversary of “Emily of New Moon” with this beloved trilogy. The books follow Emily as she grows up with dreams of becoming a writer while dealing with family, friendships, and love.
2. The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman
– This romantic mystery series set in the Regency Era features twin sisters as vigilante spinsters. It’s a bit darker than its cover suggests, exploring the period’s harsh realities with intelligent writing and historical accuracy.
3. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
– A dual-timeline book weaving through mysteries and generations. It follows three women from the early 20th century to the 21st, uncovering family secrets in a spellbinding tale.
4. Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters by Devoney Looser
– A biography of the Porter Sisters, who paved the way for Austen and the Brontës. This well-researched book highlights their historical significance and literary contributions.
5. Lovely War by Julie Berry
– A captivating WWI story that blends historical fiction, Greek mythology, and heartfelt romance. Told by the goddess Aphrodite, it’s a mesmerizing narrative about the power of love.
6. Isabelle and Alexander by Rebecca Anderson
– Set in Victorian times, this book offers a slow-burn romance with industrial themes. It’s a wholesome and sweet read, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gaskell’s “North and South.”
We hope you’ll join us in reading these six fabulous books. Let us know what you’ll be reading in the comments below!
