The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum
A Novel

The words that kept coming to me as I read—and thoroughly enjoyed— THE FOUR QUEENS OF THE BUTTONBUSH MUSEUM, were “delightful,” “charming,” “real,” and “likeable.” Well, maybe not all of them (every bevy of “queens” needs a villain!), but the characters author Beth Brookhart has created are all rela......more

The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum is an interesting and gentle look at female relationships and life-purpose in the early- to mid-1900’s. The prose is beautifully written and the characters are thoughtfully developed. Overall it’s a comforting relaxing book to cozy up with. There were a few th......more

I had an opportunity to pre read The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum. In it Beth Brookhart crafts a spellbinding tale of ambition, resilience, and the intertwining legacies of remarkable women in mid-century California. Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious, this novel blends sharp social comment......more

ALRIGHT! I genuinely had such a great time reading this one. It just radiated cozy and wholesome vibes all the way through; that is, when Irene and Odilia weren't at each other's throats LOL. And I might be bias towards the overall feel of the book, probably cuz I'm from Bakersfield (the city that B......more

In these tumultuous times, it's nice to take time off with a fun read, and The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum fits that bill. Irene will make you smile with her humble, folksy ways, and Odelia will make you cringe with her overbearing attitude. But somehow, the two women, along with Maye Marie......more