Picked the week of 16 August 2026
The Calamity Club
by Kathryn Stockett
What it is
A secret brothel run as a rescue mission, in Depression-era Mississippi. Sharp, aching, impossible to put down.
Why it's on the list
Chosen for Books Worth Your Time the week of 16 August 2026, as a historical fiction pick.
Chosen for 16–22 August 2026.
Who this book is for
Readers of The Help, and anyone who likes historical fiction about women in the American South.
Where to find it
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