Praise for THE MERYL STREEP MOVIE CLUB

"A well done and original novel. Author Mia March has crafted a thought provoking story with relatable characters, and she placed them in a lovely and suitable setting. This is a fun, highly-readable story that begs to be discussed and should be a winner with book clubs!"  --Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

"March's debut novel is a romantic, heartfelt read, one that will likely be pulled out of beach bags from California to the coast of Maine this summer season." --Bookreporter

“In March’s debut novel, three cousins come together in the quaint Maine inn where they grew up to find solace and comfort in Streep’s oeuvre of films after each finds her life in disarray. The movies work their magic as each woman repairs her heartache in this emotional and heartwarming read.” –Woman’s Day magazine (Woman’s Day Summer 2012 Reading List)

"March's first novel is a touching story of self-discovery and the strength of family." --Booklist 

"Anyone who has ever bonded with a movie will cheer for these brave women as they search for the secret to happily-ever-after on-screen — only to discover that the movies’ greatest power is their ability to connect us to our dreams and to each other." --BJ's Book Club Spotlight Review 

"What it's about: Three women find themselves talking long into the night, sharing secrets about their lives after watching Meryl Streep movies. Why it's hot: In the tradition of The Friday Night Knitting Club and The Jane Austen Book Club, this debut also has a healthy does of Streep thrown in." --USA Today

"A heartwarming, spirit-lifting read just in time for beach season." --Kirkus Reviews

"Consume with a bowl of popcorn and plenty of hankies." --Publishers Weekly

"March’s debut is a treat for movie lovers and fans of meaningful women’s fiction." 4 stars. --RT Book Reviews

"Any Streep fan knows that her films transcend genres, that she can take any role and make it her own. Whether in a book club, a knitting club, or a quilt club, the coming together of women in a common activity allows them to share their hopes, dreams, tragedies, and woes with each other. With any luck, this book will spawn more Meryl Streep Book Clubs." --Webster Kirkwood Times

"Movie club members and book club aficionados will especially identify with conversations in Mia March’s “The Meryl Streep Movie Club.” When relatives Isabel, June, Kat and Lolly reunite at a quaint Maine inn they are at crossroads in their lives. One faces death, another searches for her child’s father; others deal with infidelity and indecision. As they watch “Bridges of Madison County,” “Defending Your Life,” “Out of Africa,” and “It’s Complicated,” they compare and contrast the films’ subjects and characters’ decisions to their lives. Their discourse clarifies relationships and sheds new light on lives." --The Gazette