Read along with us this month! For November, we are reading YESTERYEAR by Caro Claire Burke, our WILD CARD pick and the centerpiece of our annual Booksgiving celebration!

We're shaking things up with this darkly funny, thought-provoking novel about social media, tradition, motherhood, fame, faith—and what might happen if you actually had to live the ""traditional"" lifestyle you sell to millions of followers.

About the book:

Natalie Heller Mills has built an empire around being perfect. To her millions of followers, she's living the dream: a beautiful farmhouse, a handsome cowboy husband, six charming children, homemade food, and an idyllic traditional lifestyle.

Behind the carefully curated images, however, there are nannies, producers, and plenty of secrets.

Then Natalie wakes up in 1855.

Suddenly, her familiar home and family have become something much darker and more brutal. There is no electricity, no Instagram, and no easy escape. Is this an elaborate hoax? A twisted reality show? Time travel? Or something even more sinister?

Yesteryear is a gripping, darkly funny satire and a wild ride through tradition, fame, faith, and the performance of womanhood. It asks a fascinating question: What happens when the fantasy you've been selling becomes your reality?"

We are partnering with the ND Club of Chicago to provide dinner service to Lincoln Park Community Services at their Old Town location (1521 North Sedgwick Street) on Wednesday, November 18th.

We will be volunteering in person - cooking and serving dinner together for 40 residents. Please wear closed toed shoes and arrive at 5:45pm with your ingredients. We are looking for 10-15 volunteers to serve with us.

We will follow-up with more specific details regarding ingredients to purchase and bring one week prior to the event.

Join us on November 19th for our holiday happy hour! This year, the event will be at a Belle’s home in Lake View. All those who RSVP will be sent the address.

We will be putting together final exam care packages for Chicago-area students attending Saint Mary's. This is an annual tradition for the Chicago club and a fun and festive evening with your Belles.

Help us put together the care packages by purchasing items off our wish list!

We are partnering with the ND Club of Chicago to provide dinner service to Lincoln Park Community Services at their Old Town location (1521 North Sedgwick Street) on Saturday, January 23rd.

We will be volunteering in person - cooking and serving dinner together for 40 residents. Please wear closed toed shoes and arrive at 5:45pm with your ingredients. We are looking for 10-15 volunteers to serve with us.

We will follow-up with more specific details regarding ingredients to purchase and bring one week prior to the event.