Crimes Against a Book Club - Softcover

Kathy Cooperman spent four years performing improvisational comedy, then decided to do something less fun with her life. After graduating from Yale Law School, she went into criminal law, defending “innocent” (rich) clients. These days, she lives in Del Mar, California, with her husband and four challenging young children. Crimes Against a Book Club is her first novel. Follow her on Twitter @Kathy_Cooperman.

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“Cooperman’s latest is a fantastic neighborhood book club meets The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills dramathon, a cautionary no-good-deed-goes-unpunished tale. Her study on the complexities of friendships and marriage, plus a rock-solid plot, snappy, quick-paced dialogue, likable stars and a stable of unforgettable co-stars make it a real page-turner.” —RT Book Reviews

“Lighthearted....You'll speed through this read.” —Real Simple

“Cooperman’s debut is a light, engrossing novel with two bold protagonists that won’t quickly be forgotten.” —Publishers Weekly

“Cooperman is at her best when she focuses on the friendship between Annie and Sarah—their bond is genuinely touching, and their struggles are easy to relate to....A funny story about what two women will do to make a quick buck.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The theme of this first novel is the importance of family....The fun is the developing characters.” —Booklist

“Funny, heartwarming and a little left of center, Crimes Against a Book Club is a story about real life struggles tackled in an unconventional manner.” —Long and Short Reviews

“Cooperman...weave[s] levity into profound themes. Think a quirkier Liane Moriarty.” —Del Mar Times

“A winner the whole way through...The story is fun, fresh, and celebrates friendship.” —Chick Lit Central

“I absolutely loved Crimes Against a Book Club. [It] has to be up there on the list of one of my favorite fun novels. So many good bits. It hit all the right spots for me.” —3 Book Girls