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The Boys' Club
The Boys' Club | Erica Katz
Sweetbitter meets The Firm in this buzzy, page-turning debut novel--already optioned to Netflix--about sex and power in the halls of corporate America. Alex Vogel has always been a high achiever who lived her life by the book--star student and athlete in high school, prelaw whiz in college, Harvard Law School degree. Accepting a dream offer at the prestigious Manhattan law firm of Klasko & Fitch, she promises her sweet and supportive longtime boyfriend that the job won't change her. Yet Alex is seduced by the firm's money and energy . . . and by her cocksure male colleagues, who quickly take notice of the new girl. She's never felt so confident and powerful--even the innuendo-laced banter with clients feels fun. In the firm's most profitable and competitive division, Mergers and Acquisitions, Alex works around the clock, racking up billable hours and entertaining clients late into the evening. While the job is punishing, it has its perks, like a weekend trip to Miami, a ride in a client's private jet, and more expense-account meals than she can count. But as her clients' expectations and demands on her increase, and Alex finds herself magnetically drawn to a handsome coworker despite her loving relationship at home, she begins to question everything--including herself. She knows the corporate world isn't black and white, and that to reach the top means playing by different rules. But who made those rules? And what if the system rigged so that women can't win, anyway? When something happens that reveals the dark reality of the firm, Alex comes to understand the ways women like her are told--explicitly and implicitly--how they need to behave to succeed in the workplace. Now, she can no longer stand by silently--even if doing what's right means putting everything on the line to expose the shocking truth.
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BookLineNSinker
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This was a great read! It was easy and kept me engaged and I really enjoyed Julia Whelan as a narrator. My thoughts are that this book touched on some serious issues that women face when working in high profile positions. As women, working in a "boy's club" there's often an unspoken rule that we have to take what we can get and keep it mouths shut. All in all a decent read!

Karisimo Julia Whelan is my fav narrator! 13mo
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BookLineNSinker
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Started this one this weekend and I'm loving it so far. I have it on audiobook due to having to write a final paper for my current grad school class and I am obsessed with Julia Whelan, she's just so good! I'll update when I figure if I love the story as much as I love the narrator 😂

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Lauren890
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is not my typical read, but I picked it up on the suggestion of a bookseller at my local indie. I really enjoyed it! It‘s focus on sexism in the corporate world interested me. I‘d describe it as “brain candy” - kind of a lighter read, easy to breeze through, with just enough tough issues to keep me interested. I recommend!

ClairesReads It‘s a great read isn‘t it? I‘ve just started her second novel 😊 2y
Lauren890 @ClairesReads Oh nice! I hope it‘s just as good!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 2y
ClairesReads @Lauren890 it‘s great so far 2y
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ClairesReads
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This is a zesty page-turner which was exactly what I needed in my reading life this month. The Boys Club is a highly plot-driven narrative about the amoral world of corporate big-law. Although it‘s a light read, it‘s an interesting exploration of the enduring weight of sexism in the corporate world, and a pervasive culture of exploitative overworking, manipulation of juniors and abuse of power.

Centique That is one comfy looking cat! 😍 3y
ClairesReads @Centique she always prioritises comfort! 3y
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guinsgirlreads
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I got some B&N gift cards for my birthday so here‘s my haul! 🤓🤗

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Smartypants
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An excellent read! The protagonist is a newly hired associate at a law firm. She‘s loving life until #theboysclub does her dirty. Sad that working women still endure the boys club to this day.

Cinfhen I forgot I wanted to read this!!! Thanks for posting and sharing 💜 3y
Smartypants @Cinfhen couldn‘t put it down! I hope you enjoy, you‘ll have to let me know what you think! 😘 3y
Cinfhen Definitely will do xx 3y
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Purrfectpages
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This was like a whip-smart pilot about 1st year lawyers. Think Grey‘s Anatomy with courtrooms. No surprise it‘s already optioned as a series. This centers around Alex Vogel. Alex is smart, eager and a female in a male dominated field. She‘s also a little naive. The lines between personal and professional blur. I enjoyed Alex, but I grew disappointed in her decisions. I really loved reading this and can‘t wait to see the characters come to life!

Nute Nice review! I use to love court-room drama stories. I think that I am coming full-circle to the pull of those stories again. Stacking! 3y
Purrfectpages @Nute this is like courtroom light as it‘s more interoffice politics, but it was right up my alley! 3y
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Purrfectpages
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Next up!

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JoyBlue
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Bailedbailed

I don't think I'm reading the same book as all these 4- and 5-star reviewers. The MC doesn't spiral gradually into the bad behavior; she takes a running leap off the cliff the instant she's invited to join the club. I thought I could make it until the end, but I just don't think the ending is going to redeem her (or my time spent).

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umbrellagirl
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Thanks to @HarperCollins for the giveaway!

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Michelle505
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Loved this book and read it in 4 days. I found myself wanting to keep reading and enjoyed the storylines so much. Will definitely look for other books from this author!

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KatieDid927
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Panpan

The non-lawyerly parts of the book were juvenile and amateurish. Some lines made me cringe. The MC is deeply awful. We‘re supposed to be rooting for her, I think, but by the end I hated her. Even after the last ditch attempt at redemption, she‘s a deeply horrible person. The rampant materialism, greed and fatphobia is never examined. “Whoever said money couldn‘t buy happiness had never been to Barney‘s after bonus day.” Gross.

#ARC pub date 8/4

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oddandbookish
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As a female law student who just took Mergers and Acquisitions this past semester, I was so excited to read this.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, especially all the legal aspects.

Full Review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/review-the-boys-club/

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