Lisa Wingate Book Group Event
February 28, 2025
My book club is getting together on Tuesday night. We skipped meeting in February, and I really missed the conversation. We have had a few lively text threads going on with books that we have been reading, but I miss the in-person enthusiasm that happens when we all are in the room. We know each other’s tastes --- who loves WWII books (and those who don't), what memoirs we want to discuss (hello, Ina Garten), and even the books that we still talk about not liking, as well as those we have liked. I want to see if we have made a list of all the books we have read. If not, we should try to recreate it.
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Teaser
From the nationally bestselling author of the "GMA" Book Club pick OONA OUT OF ORDER comes a novel about two best friends and aspiring actresses who join the Dollhouse Academy, where stars are made and dangerous secrets are hidden.
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From the nationally bestselling author of the "GMA" Book Club pick OONA OUT OF ORDER comes a novel about two best friends and aspiring actresses who join the Dollhouse Academy, where stars are made and dangerous secrets are hidden.
About the Book
From the nationally bestselling author of the "GMA" Book Club pick OONA OUT OF ORDER, a novel about two best friends and aspiring actresses who join the Dollhouse Academy, where stars are made and dangerous secrets are hidden.
Ivy Gordon is living on borrowed time. For the past 18 years, she has been the most famous star at the Dollhouse Academy, the elite boarding school and talent incubator that every aspiring performer dreams of attending. But now, at age 34, she is tired of pretending everything is fine. In secret diary entries, Ivy begins to reveal the truth of her life at the Dollhouse: strange medical exams, mysterious supplements, and something unspeakable that has left Ivy terrified and feeling like a prisoner.
Ramona Halloway and her best friend, Grace Ludlow, grew up idolizing Ivy. Now both 22, neither has made much headway in showbiz until a lucky break grants them entry to the Dollhouse. They’re enchanted by the picturesque campus and the chance to perform alongside their idols. When Ramona begins to receive threatening anonymous messages, it’s easy to dismiss them as a prank from a rival. Her bigger concern is Grace’s skyrocketing success, while Ramona struggles to keep up with the fierce competition. As the messages grow more unsettling, so does life at the Dollhouse. Can Ramona overcome her jealousy and resentment to figure out what’s really going on? Will Ivy finally find her voice, before another young performer follows her catastrophic path?
With dark academia twists and enormous heart, THE DOLLHOUSE ACADEMY is a novel about the complexities of friendship, our desire to be seen and understood, and the true cost of making our dreams a reality.
