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A community dedicated to reading books about women in the prime of life, the heroines juggling careers, families, and all the joys and challenges of these juicy middle years. ⁠Because main character energy doesn't have an expiration date.

Newsletter · By Gretchen Anthony · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 29, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Announcing Our Q4 2026 Selections (opens the original)

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    The Middle Book Club is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The final books of the year…Octo

  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    September Zoom Link (opens the original)

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    The Middle Book Club is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.September Discussion DetailsWe’ll be discussing

  3. Issue · Sep 21, 2026

    You decide: Q4 2026 book choices (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 18, 2026

    The Only Brave One (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    What They Remember (opens the original)

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