The 'baby of the group' is 83: How a Pacific Palisades book club remains unbreakable
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
A Pacific Palisades book club has maintained an extraordinary bond across 25 years by gathering around classic literature and life's pivotal moments. The group navigates the complexities of adulthood—marriage, motherhood, and loss—while exploring profound works like Joan Didion's acclaimed novel. Their enduring friendship demonstrates how shared intellectual pursuits and emotional vulnerability create resilient connections that withstand time's challenges.
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The 'baby of the group' is 83: How a Pacific Palisades book club remains unbreakable
Their connection is a quarter-century in the making, deepened by the shared experiences of marriage, motherhood and grief — a history they now measure against the unforgiving landscape of Joan Didion’s "Play It As It Lays."
