WWW RI Women’s Book Club: The Tobacco Wives

Our November Women’s Wilderness Weekend of RI Women’s Book Club will discuss The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers.

[CREDIT: Goodreads.com] November’s WWW of RI Women’s Book Club will discuss “The Tobacco Wives” by Adel Myers.

When a series of unexpected events thrusts Maddie into the role of lead dressmaker for the town’s most influential women, she scrambles to produce their ornate gowns for the biggest party of the season. But she soon learns that Bright Leaf isn’t quite the carefree paradise that it seems: A trail of misfortune follows many of the women, including substantial health problems. Although Maddie is quick to believe that this is a coincidence, she inadvertently uncovers evidence that suggests otherwise.

Maddie wants to report what she knows, but in a town where everyone depends on Big Tobacco to survive, she doesn’t know who she can trust—and fears that exposing the truth may destroy the lives of the proud, strong women with whom she has forged strong bonds.

Shedding light on the hidden history of women’s activism during the post-war period, at its heart, The Tobacco Wives is a deeply human, emotionally satisfying, and dramatic novel about the power of female connection and the importance of seeking truth. – From Goodreads.com

The purpose of our WWW of RI Book Club is to reconnect with ourselves, other women, and nature. The focus of our book selections centers on Women authors writing about women’s stories, connections, history, nature, and overcoming adversity.

Anyone in the WWW of RI community is welcome to participate regardless of your attendance at our weekend events.

WWW of RI Book Club Participation Guidelines:

• • Please obtain a copy of the book, either by borrowing from the library, borrowing from someone you know, or purchasing. Read the book on your own, prior to our discussion date. Audio books are good too.
  • We will meet in person to discuss the book.
  • Please read the book, or at least attempt to read it so you can contribute to the discussion.
  • Everyone reads at their own pace, and that is fine. If you finish the book in two days or only get half way through, anyone with interest in the book club can be included.
  • Any and all conversation is welcome at the book discussions but please be courteous and kind. You can disagree with someone, but always do so respectfully.
  • You do not need to participate every month to be part of the book club. Read what interests you and attend when you can.
  • Book suggestions are highly welcome. Please let us know what you are interested in.

Book Club Discussion for The Tobacco Wives will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3pm.

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November 1, 2026 – The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers

January 2027 – The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer

March 2027 – Snow Flower by Lisa See

May 2027 – The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

Please reach out to Jessy at jessyjakul@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.