Praise

“When Buttonbush Museum is under threat, four wildly different women band together to save it only to discover they are up against a greater force within their own town. Through creativity and determination,The Queens first fail and then discover a strength they didn’t know they possessed, a path forward for the museum, and how the power of friendship can transform us. A beautiful novel about the complexity of female friendships and the powerful things it can do."

– Carrie Talick, author of Beware the Mermaids

“This book will make you laugh and cry. If you're old enough, then it will remind you of the way you used to feel when you read a Fannie Flagg novel, or watched Steel Magnolias. If you're not that old then you're in for a real surprise treat--women who fight hard, love hard, and support each other. The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum is a delightful book about what really matters in life, and how to protect it.”

– Jonatha Kottler, University of New Mexico Honors College, author of Fat in Every Language

"In The Four Queens of the Buttonbush Museum, 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 commentary with rich historical detail, inviting readers into a town bursting with grit, gossip, and unyielding charm. As the museum becomes both battleground and sanctuary, we witness how determination and identity collide, proving that history is written by those brave enough to claim it. A must-read for anyone who cherishes stories of redemption, rivalry, and finding one's place in the world."

– Mike Young, author of The Farmer’s Code