The Dirty Book Club

The Dirty Book Club by Lisi Harrison

During the 1960's, a book club was formed by four women who needed a juicy secret book club in their life.  This secret book club allowed them to not only read the most scandalous books of their time but also to get together and talk about their loves, heartbreaks, and internal conflicts.  During one meeting, it was agreed that if all of their husbands passed away before them, all four women would pack up and move to Paris to live out their days together.

Present Day: When M.J. moves to California to live with her boyfriend, she leaves behind her city life in New York as well as a (co) editing job at a magazine she has come to love and cherish. In California, M.J. meets Gloria, one of the original members of the DBC (Dirty Book Club).  They quickly become friends just in time for Gloria's husband to suddenly pass away and for Gloria to pack up and meet her friends in Paris.  Gloria, along with the other members of the DBC, leave behind a letter and a key for M.J., Addie, Britt, and Jules with the hope that they will all join together and continue on with the DBC.


Pros: I love a book that can play out in my head like a movie, and this one did not disappoint. Each chapter had a specific setting and purpose and it made for a great brain movie.

I liked how different M.J., Addie, Britt, and Jules all were.  When presented with a bunch of characters, it helps to be able to differentiate between the characters so you aren't confused by who is who. Addie was, by far, my favorite character.  She was sexy, edgy, and spontaneous.  There was a bit of a soft side to her though.

This book had humor, drama, love, sex, and secrets.  Everything that makes for a great chick flick.

Cons: I was so conflicted on whether I liked M.J. as a character or not.  She was very indecisive, and I'm sure that was intentional on the authors part but damn did it annoy the heck out of me.  Should she choose her job or her boyfriend?  Job, boyfriend, job, boyfriend???? AHHH

I also had a hard time connecting to some characters.  Both Britt and Jules were a bit absent to me.  Even though you get to know them and they have their drama in their own way, there really wasn't much background or personality to either of these gals.  And now M.J.'s boyfriend.  No way do I remember his name.  It's unfortunate, but I didn't really like him and he just didn't stick.


I am so happy that after following "The Clique" series by Lisi Harrison, I was able to read her new adult novel.  Thank you to Netgalley for my copy of this adorable book!


Goodreads Link: The Dirty Book Club