About the Author

Laura Hankinis the author of Happy & You Know It. She has written for publications like McSweeney's and HuffPost, while her musical comedy has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. She splits her time between NYC, where she has performed off-Broadway, and Washington D.C., where she once fell off a treadmill twice in one day.

Reviews

“Smart and witty.”
—Woman’s Day

“A genre-bending tale perfect for readers who love romance, mystery and mysticism.”
—Shelf Awareness

“This book is a wild ride.”
—The Stripe

“Wickedly smart.”
—PopSugar

“Fun, fresh and entirely worthwhile.”
—BookPage

“A funny story of mean girls, society groups and possible witches.”
—Parkersburg News and Sentinel

“The best kind of satire, taking real-life absurd ideas to their most logical—and sometimes scariest—extreme.”
—Bitch Media

"Fans of clever, witty women’s fiction with some family matters and a touch of romance will appreciate this unique story."
—Library Journal

“If you’ve harbored curiosity or skepticism about secret societies or clubs, “A Special Place for Women” by Laura Hankin will be right up your alley.”
―Associated Press

“One of the smartest, sharpest, and funniest books I’ve read in years. A novel that will keep you on the knife’s edge between dread and delight, turning pages late into the night. Some books are meant to be devoured—this one does the devouring.”
—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation

“This book has everything—intrigue, fun, wild twists and so much heart...I loved it.”
—Ella Berman, author of The Comeback

“Whip-smart, acerbic, and absorbing...even more of a joy to read than her brilliant previous book.This one is not to be missed.”
—Stephanie Wrobel, author of Darling Rose Gold

“Downright dangerous.”
—Good Housekeeping

“Outrageously entertaining.”
—The Nerd Daily

“Utterly addictive.”
―Booklist

“A page-turning tale of ambition, power, and spirituality.”
—Hannah Orenstein, author of Head Over Heels

"A story that will make you laugh, gasp and reconsider the depths of your own tote-bag feminism—from a writer so endlessly charming and witty, you can’t even be mad at her for it."
—Megan Angelo, author of Followers

“Feminism, astrology, and politics merge in this funny, high-stakes story...hilarious, fast-paced, and so very original.”
—Amy Poeppel, author of Small Admissions

"A smart, insightful novel about a secret female only social club. Laura Hankin delivers huge belly laughs alongside deep truths that will make you think long after finishing."
—Brenda Janowitz, author of The Grace Kelly Dress

"Told with a rare blend of humor and insight, this is the perfect read for anyone who wants to escape and be entertained!”
—Saumya Dave, author of Well-Behaved Indian Women