The beloved book from New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick beautifully reimagined

Margaret never really meant to start a book club . . . or a feminist revolution, for that matter.

Harper Muse will publish the deluxe edition of The Book Club for Troublesome Women by bestselling author Marie Bostwick on November 17, 2026. With over 750,000 copies sold, this bold and plucky novel from the New York Times bestselling author has quickly become a fan favorite.

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Courtesy of Harper Muse, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus.

The deluxe edition features:

• Elegant gold foil detailing
• Custom-designed sprayed edges with a vibrant 1960s motif
• Coordinating full-color patterned endpapers
• Exclusive behind-the-book insights from the author, including the novel’s inspiration, research, and unforgettable characters

“Few things in publishing are as rewarding as seeing amazing content find its audience,” said Matt Baugher, Senior Vice President and Publisher for Harper Muse and HarperCollins Focus. “Marie Bostwick is a beautiful writer, and she has captured the essence of the female experience in a time where it was and is most needed. We couldn’t be more excited to honor this incredible book by giving it the packaging it so richly deserves.”

“It's been a year and a half since the original edition of The Book Club for Troublesome Women was released, yet not a day goes by when I don't receive several notes from readers, saying the characters and story will stay with them for a long time to come,” said Marie. “It means so much when readers write to say that The Book Club for Troublesome Women has found a place on their 'keeper' shelf. As an avid reader and book collector myself, I understand what an honor that is. And so, I'm thrilled with the release of this exquisite, deluxe hardcover edition of the book, because it truly is 'keeper shelf' worthy.”

By 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan is living the American woman’s dream. She has a husband, three children, a station wagon, and a home in Concordia—one of Northern Virginia’s most exclusive and picturesque suburbs. She has a standing invitation to the neighborhood coffee klatch, and now, thanks to her husband, a new subscription to A Woman’s Place—a magazine that tells housewives like Margaret exactly who to be and what to buy. On paper, she has it all. So why doesn’t that feel like enough?

Margaret is thrown for a loop when she first meets Charlotte Gustafson, Concordia’s newest and most intriguing resident. As an excuse to be in the mysterious Charlotte’s orbit, Margaret concocts a book club get-together and invites two other neighborhood women—Bitsy and Viv—to the inaugural meeting.

As the women share secrets, cocktails, and their honest reactions to the controversial bestseller The Feminine Mystique, they begin to discover that the American dream they’d been sold isn’t all roses and sunshine—and that their secret longing for more is something they share.

Nicknaming themselves the Bettys, after Betty Friedan, these four friends have no idea their impromptu club and the books they read together will become the glue that helps them hold fast through tears, triumphs, angst, and arguments—and what will prove to be the most consequential and freeing year of their lives.

The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a humorous, thought provoking, and nostalgic romp through one pivotal and tumultuous American year—as well as an ode to self-discovery, persistence, and the power of sisterhood.

The Book Club for Troublesome Women Deluxe Edition will be available in hardcover. You can pre-order today at https://www.amazon.com/Book-Club-Troublesome-Women-Deluxe/dp/1400263557.

REVIEWS:

“Ideal for fans of historical fiction and those who enjoyed Bonnie Garmus’ Lessons in Chemistry.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Readers will cheer.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Perfect for those who love book clubs, nostalgia for the 1960s, and stories of female friendship.” —Booklist

“A feel-good beach read . . . elements that spark a revolution.” —Southern Review of Books

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marie Bostwick is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty works of uplifting contemporary and historical fiction. Translated into fourteen languages, Marie’s novels are beloved by readers across the globe. Her 2009 book, A Thread of Truth, was an “Indie Next Notable” pick. Three of her books were published as Reader’s Digest “Select Editions.” Marie lives in Washington state with her husband and a beautiful but moderately spoiled Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Connect with her online at mariebostwick.com; Facebook: @mariebostwick; Instagram: @mariebostwick; Pinterest: @fiercelymarie

ABOUT HARPER MUSE:
Harper Muse is the only fiction imprint under HarperCollins Focus, with an emphasis on historical fiction, women’s fiction, and Southern fiction.

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