Book Club - January
Thursday, Jan 22 6:30-8:30 pm Title & author—This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel Hostess: Barb Mennell Discussion Leader: Nancy Mattingly
Time & Location
Jan 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location is TBD
About the Event
Book Club Hosted By: Barb Mennell
with Discussion Lead by: Nancy Mattingly
Spend an evening with Sisters discussing —"This is How it Always Is" by Laurie Frankel
A novel about a family with five sons, whose youngest, Claude, knows from age five that he wants to be a girl, eventually choosing the name Poppy. The book explores the family's decision to keep Poppy's gender identity a secret from the outside world, detailing their struggles with societal expectations, the challenges of parenting, and the transformative journey of love, identity, and acceptance. Inspired by Frankel's own life, the story is praised for its humor, compassion, and nuanced look at family dynamics and gender identity.
RSVP'd guests will receive an email with directions to hostess's home and food arrangements.