The Calamity Club

Author: Kathryn Stockett
Published: May 2026

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller; Instant International and National Bestseller

The Pitch:
Set in Depression-era Mississippi, The Calamity Club brings together an abandoned young girl, two fiercely determined women, and a world that has stacked the odds against them. When their lives collide, an audacious plan gives them a chance to take control of their own futures.

Why Readers Love It:
Big-hearted, witty, and richly atmospheric, this is a story about friendship, sisterhood, resilience, and women refusing to accept the lives they've been handed. From the author of The Help, it’s an immersive historical novel filled with unforgettable characters and plenty of heart.