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Pull up a chair; your Girlfriends are waiting.

Built on the belief that Girlfriend Power is everything, we bring women together to navigate midlife... and read great books!

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Find Friendship & Community

Our vibrant Ethel communities offer connection and support for older women

The Girlfriend Book Club

We are a group of women united by a love of all things literary. Join us to access book giveaways, author interviews, lively discussions and more!

The Girlfriend Social Club

We're a fabulous and feel-good closed Facebook community of women 40+ built on the belief that Girlfriend Power is everything.


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Meet Our Editors & Authors

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