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july book club: the girls by emma cline

in honor of our "unhinged summer" theme, we're excited to announce our july book club selection: the girls by emma cline!

set against the sweltering backdrop of northern california in 1969, the girls follows lonely, impressionable teenager evie boyd as she becomes captivated by a group of free-spirited young women on the fringes of a cult. drawn into their orbit by fascination, desire, and a longing to belong, evie finds herself pulled deeper into a world of manipulation, obsession, and impending violence.

inspired in part by the women surrounding the manson family, the girls became a literary sensation upon its release, praised for its sharp psychological insight and its focus on the often-overlooked experiences of the young women caught up in cult dynamics.

can't wait to spend this reckless, unforgettable july read together.

want to participate in a leaves book club? email events@leavesbookstore.com.