Join us for the Houston Women's Book Club! Come and be a part of our lively and engaging book club exclusively for women led by local author Patricia Hunt Holmes. We gather to discuss captivating stories, explore different genres, and connect with fellow bookworms in the heart of Houston.
ECW Book Club
Host: Pat Holmes
10 am - 11 am, Chapel Family Room
SUMMER 2026: PRIDE AND PLEASURE: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution by Amanda Vail
This is the story of the Schuyler sisters, born to a wealthy colonist in the Hudson Valley just before the outbreak of the American War of Independence. The quiet one marries Alexander Hamilton when he is a penniless immigrant. In contrast, the flamboyant sister marries a rake and has flirtations with many of the most significant men of her age, both in Europe and the colonies, including her sister’s husband.
FALL 2026 READING LIST
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026: THEO OF GOLDEN by Allen Levi
OCTOBER 20, 2026: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD by Colson Whitehead
NOVEMBER 17, 2026: THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN by Lisa See
DECEMBER 15, 2026: ELEANOR OF AVIGNON by Elizabeth DeLozier
BOOK EXCHANGE: BRING A GOOD BOOK TO THE DECEMBER MEETING TO EXCHANGE.
JANUARY 19, 2027; ISOLA by Allegra Goodman