For March's meeting\, we will be discussin g The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. About the book:
\nAging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is final ly ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But wh en she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job\, no on e in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Rega rdless of why Evelyn has chosen her to write her biography\, Monique is de termined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evel yn's Upper East Side apartment\, Monique listens as Evelyn unfurls her sto ry: from making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to lea ve show business in the late 80s\, and\, of course\, the seven husbands al ong the way. As Evelyn's life unfolds\, revealing a ruthless ambition\, an unexpected friendship\, and a great forbidden love\, Monique begins to fe el a very a real connection to the actress. But as Evelyn's story catches up with the present\, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Moniq ue's own in tragic and irreversible ways.
\nIf you need help reservi ng a copy of the book\, please contact janna.tanner@dc.gov. Hope to see you there!
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