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The Calamity Club | Kathryn Stockett

The Calamity Club | Kathryn Stockett

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 

The multimillion-copy-selling author of The Help returns with a bold, big-hearted novel about a group of unbreakable women, fighting for what's rightfully theirs--and the power of friendship to change everything.

“So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end.”—Oprah Daily

“Pure, hell-raising entertainment.”—The New York Times Book Review

"A must-read."--Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry

In 1933 Oxford, Mississippi, Prohibition is on the wane, and the Great Depression is tightening its grip. Poor and rich folks alike have fallen on hard times, even as the old social order remains. For women on the margins, the options are few and the price of dignity and self-determination is unbearably high.

Eleven-year-old Meg, one of the unadoptable "big girls" at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum, fights each day to keep her spirit unbowed. Birdie, unmarried and outspoken, has come to Oxford on a mission to ask her social-climbing sister to help the struggling family she's left behind. And Charlie is a woman with a past, running low on luck but driven by fire, fury, and grit. When their fates converge, they come up with an audacious plan to take back control of their lives. Together, they form an unlikely sisterhood--but in a place and time where hypocrisy is rife, women's freedom is fragile, and making an enemy can have dire consequences, will the price they pay for their outrageous risk-taking be too high?

The Calamity Club will make you laugh, cry, and cheer--an epic testament to resilience, friendship, and the fierce, funny women who know that calamity can be the spark of new beginnings. This is Kathryn Stockett at her most confident, heartfelt, and hilarious--the triumphant return of one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.

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Editorial Reviews

NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR’S CHOICE * NAMED ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2026 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES * OPRAH DAILY * GOODREADS * GARDEN & GUN * SOUTHERN LIVING * WOMAN’S WORLD * TOWN & COUNTRY * AARP * MINNESOTA STAR-TRIBUNE * COUNTRY LIVING * NEW YORK POST

“So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end.” — Oprah Daily

“Smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters whose opinions and actions leap off the page, this is a must-read.” — Bonnie Garmus

“A heart-wrenching, often hilarious story of economic hardship, moral posturing, and the particular yearnings of childless women and motherless girls.” — The New York Times

“Action is carried relentlessly forward on the surf of Stockett’s full-hearted, down-to-earth prose, her dialogue and inner monologues so well crafted that each sentence gives the impression of being not crafted at all, but inevitable.” — The New York Times Book Review

“A labyrinthine story of savvy and gall with an irresistible pull.” — Christian Science Monitor

“Filled with lots of humor and hope.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“An engrossing, page-turning read that flies by. I predict that you will not want to put it down once you enter the world of The Calamity Club.” — Jackson Clarion Ledger

“As witty, bold, and transportive as it is heartbreaking and compassionate, The Calamity Club is storytelling at its finest.” — Shelley Read

“A big-hearted tale packed with plenty of details about life in the South during the lead-up to the Great Depression.” — Country Living

“A triumph of a novel, a quick-witted story about hard times and suffering.” — The Oxford Eagle

“Compulsively readable . . . Fans of Stockett’s bestselling debut will love this engaging follow-up.” — Kirkus

“By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, this offers a memorable view into the impossible choices faced by women in the Great Depression.” — Publishers Weekly

“The enormous success of The Help . . . has left readers longing for Stockett’s second novel.” — Booklist

About the Author

Kathryn Stockett was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. After graduating from the University of Alabama, she moved to New York City, where she worked in magazine publishing and marketing for nine years. Her first novel,The Help, has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. She lives in Mississippi and New York City.

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