We will discuss Modern Girls by Jennifer Brown. Critics call it “a dazzling debut novel set in New York City’s Jewish Immigrant community in 1935…” and “a mother-daughter tale unlike any other." "As mother and daughter wrestle with unthinkable choices, they are forced to confront their beliefs, the changing world, and the fact that their lives will never again be the same… ” This is a compelling read, addressing the many issues women face as traditional gender roles and personal choices shift and change in a modern world.