Authors' lived experiences matter to us as much as those of the characters they’ve created. With DVF Book Club, we want to provide an extra layer of impact by highlighting the author’s perspective alongside their story. Since our brand is built on the amplification of female voices, we decided to curate our book selection with female-identifying authors. At the start of each month, we’ll choose our Book of the Month (and add some Staff Picks for extra credit) and host a virtual or in-person event with the author once we finish. To join, all you need is a love of books! We’re excited to read with you.
Authors' lived experiences matter to us as much as those of the characters they’ve created. With DVF Book Club, we want to provide an extra layer of impact by highlighting the author’s perspective alongside their story. Since our brand is built on the amplification of female voices, we decided to curate our book selection with female-identifying authors. At the start of each month, we’ll choose our Book of the Month (and add some Staff Picks for extra credit) and host a virtual or in-person event with the author once we finish. To join, all you need is a love of books! We’re excited to read with you.
“Books are a portal for us to identify and empathize with diverse realities. Maybe we will end up reading a book you might have never picked up and you'll end up loving it. Maybe we will read a book that’s been on your list for a while. Maybe we’ll read your favorite and you’ll discover something new. Maybe it will be an opportunity to have a meaningful heart-to-heart with other women. We are creating this space for us and I’m looking forward to having some inspiring conversations!”
-Talita
Authors' lived experiences matter to us as much as those of the characters they’ve created. With DVF Book Club, we want to provide an extra layer of impact by highlighting the author’s perspective alongside their story. Since our brand is built on the amplification of female voices, we decided to curate our book selection with female-identifying authors! To join, all you need is a love of books.
“Books are a portal for us to identify and empathize with diverse realities. We are creating this space for us and I’m looking forward to having some inspiring conversations!”
-Talita
“Books are a portal for us to identify and empathize with diverse realities. Maybe we will end up reading a book you might have never picked up and you'll end up loving it. Maybe we will read a book that’s been on your list for a while. Maybe we’ll read your favorite and you’ll discover something new. Maybe it will be an opportunity to have a meaningful heart-to-heart with other women. We are creating this space for us and I’m looking forward to having some inspiring conversations!”
-Talita
This Month's Book
The Secret of You and Me
By: Melissa Lenhardt
Ah, yes, the proverbial summer read—page-turning, romantic, and oh-so-juicy—its high season is here. Whether you're lounging near a world-famous beach or the local pool, the beach read is one of the summer's simplest pleasures, meant to be enjoyed by all. Our pick this month is The Secret of You and Me by Melissa Lenhardt. Get comfy, it's unputdownable.
About the Author
Melissa Lenhardt writes mystery, historical fiction, and women’s fiction. Her debut novel, Stillwater, was a finalist for the 2014 Whidbey Writers’ MFA Alumni Emerging Writers Contest. Her novel, The Secret of You and Me, was the first LGBTQ+ novel published by Mills and Boon in the UK. She is a board member of the DFW Writers’ Workshop and vice president of the Sisters in Crime North Dallas Chapter. A lifelong Texan, Melissa is currently traveling the world as a digital nomad
August's Book of the Month
The Secret of You and Me
by Melissa Lenhardt
Ah, yes, the proverbial summer read—page-turning, romantic, and oh-so-juicy—its high season is here. Whether you're lounging near a world-famous beach or the local pool, the beach read is one of the summer's simplest pleasures, meant to be enjoyed by all. Our pick this month is The Secret of You and Me by Melissa Lenhardt. Get comfy, it's unputdownable.
Get the Book
Melissa Lenhardt writes mystery, historical fiction, and women’s fiction. Her debut novel, Stillwater, was a finalist for the 2014 Whidbey Writers’ MFA Alumni Emerging Writers Contest. Her novel, The Secret of You and Me, was the first LGBTQ+ novel published by Mills and Boon in the UK. She is a board member of the DFW Writers’ Workshop and vice president of the Sisters in Crime North Dallas Chapter. A lifelong Texan, Melissa is currently traveling the world as a digital nomad
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“Sometimes reality comes crashing down on you. Other times reality simply waits, patiently, for you to run out of energy it takes to deny it. ”
- Taylor Jenkins Reid
“Women shouldn't judge each others lives, if we haven't been through one another's fires.”
- Lisa Taddeo
August's Staff Picks
Previous Books
July's Book
Fresh Tasty Happy
By: Jane Coxwell
June's Book
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
May's Book
The Choice: Embrace the Possible
By: Dr Edith Eva Eger
April's Book
April's book was All We Can Save edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.
All We Can Save
Edited By: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.
March's Book
The Choice: Embrace the Possible
By: Dr. Edith Eva Eger
April's book was All We Can Save edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.
Upcoming Events
August
Keep an eye out for Talita's conversation with Mellisa Lenhardt at 6 pm on August 30th.
Past Events
May
Watch the conversation between Talita and Lisa Taddeo here.
April
Watch the conversation between Talita and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson here.
March
August's Staff Picks
Upcoming Events
Keep an eye out for Talita's conversation with Melissa Lenhardt at 6 pm on August 30th.
Watch Dr. Edith Eger's conversation with Diane and Talita here.