A review of The Rejected Writers Book Club by Suzanne Kelman. A fun, light read full of heart, hope and friendship. “A quirky and fun read. Highly recommended.” – Christine Nolfi, bestselling author of the Sweet Lake Novels
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The One With All the Rejections!
This post is my personal, honest review of The Rejected Writers Book Club!
The Rejected Writers Book Club
A Novel by Suzanne Kelman
I have been wanting to read The Rejected Writers Book Club by Suzanne Kelman for quite awhile now. As an author, who has received her fair share of rejection letters over the years, the premisse sounded too good to miss. This fun, light read takes us on an adventure along with the Rejected Writers group. So whether you are a member of our online IVI’S READS BOOK CLUB or looking for your the next favorite read, I am excited to review our official APRIL BOOK CLUB PICK – THE REJECTED WRITERS BOOK CLUB.
Book Synopsis & Details
– from the publisher
Librarian Janet Johnson is puzzled when she is invited―and practically dragged―to her first meeting of the Rejected Writers’ Book Club. This quirky group of women would much rather celebrate one another’s rejected manuscripts over cups of tea and slices of lemon cake than actually publish a book. But good friends are exactly what Janet needs after moving to the small town of Southlea Bay, Washington. Just as the ladies are about to raise a teacup to their five hundredth rejection letter, they receive bad news that could destroy one member’s reputation―and disband the group forever. To save the club, Janet joins her fellow writers on a wild road trip to San Francisco in search of the local publisher who holds the key to a long-buried secret. As they race to the finish line, they’ll face their fears―landslides, haunted houses, handsome strangers, ungrateful children―and have the time of their lives.
Book Details:
Title: The Rejected Writers Book Club
Author: Suzanne Kelman
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Print Length: 2772 pages
Publication Date: March 29, 2016
Genres: Humorous Fiction, Women Fiction, Contemporary
Where to Buy: Amazon; Bookshop; Barnes & Noble
THE REJECTED WRITERS BOOK CLUB
BOOK REVIEW
We often celebrate success. We dream of it and work hard for it, so when it does come along it is only fitting that we enjoy it. If there is one take away from The Rejected Writers Book Club, it is that failures should be celebrated as well. They help us learn and grow as a necessary stepping stone towards success. Suzanne Kelman crafts a fun, light read about friendship, loyalty and family, that’s perfect for book clubs. There is romance and drama sprinkled throughout, but overall it is mostly fun.
“No point worrying about a storm until we smell rain”
― Suzanne Kelman, The Rejected Writers Book Club
Admittedly, there are parts that are a bit unrealistic, espessially when it comes to the realities of the publishing industry, but I had a great time reading the story. I was surprised that the main character, Jannet is not a writer, but as a librarian she had book knowledge, so I understand why the club lets her in. This lovely story is about finding frienships in unexpected places, building trust and community. It is also about being there for each other. The road trip the girls take has quite a few unexpected twists and turns, much as life does, but sharing those with a group of people who care makes for a great adventure. I for one loved the ride.
About the Author and What to Read Next
Suzanne Kelman is an Amazon international bestselling author in America, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Her books have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide and accumulated 10 rights deals across eight territories. Her WW2 historical fiction books are published by Bookouture – an imprint for Hachette U.K.
As well as a screenwriter and a published author, Suzanne is also a playwright, and her award-winning comedy play, “Over My Dead Body”, had its World Premiere at Outcast Theatre in Washington, Fall 2019.
Born in the United Kingdom, Suzanne now resides in Washington State.
Please sign up for her newsletter to stay in touch – suzannekelmanauthor.com
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FINAL THOUGHTS
The Rejected Writers Book Club is a fun, quick, light read that would make a great book club pick. I really enjoyed the Washington state setting and subsiquent road trip to California, as well as the touching backstories included. The book has it all for a nice cozy read – some mystery, sweet romance, community and humor, which women fiction fans might enjoy.
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