First Saturday

By Rosemary O'Brien

Book Overview

A heartfelt, hopeful story of resilience, love, and the unbreakable ties that see us through life's hardest moments.

At 35, Audrey never imagined cancer would upend her life. But as she faces the unthinkable, one thing remains constant-her First Saturday gatherings with the friends who have been her lifeline since childhood. In the heart of West Haven, Connecticut, these women have weathered love, loss, and life's curveballs together, but this year will test their bond like never before.

As Audrey navigates treatments, fears, and an uncertain future, her friends rally around her, proving that true friendship isn't just about laughter over coffee-it's about showing up, no matter what.

Fans of The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs will be swept up in this moving tale of sisterhood, strength, and second chances.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F32J42QQ
• ISBN13: 9798315627715
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Marks Rosemary O'Brien as a discernibly gifted author

Audrey meets with her three closest friends in West Haven, Connecticut on the First Saturday of every month to share their lives, stories, and concerns. Audrey is a 35 year old woman who has just found out she has cancer. First Saturday is the story of how, together with her friends, Audrey comes to cope with this new and unknown misfortune. Deftly written and with complex, sometimes surprising, but ultimately satisfying conclusion, First Saturday marks Rosemary O'Brien as a discernibly gifted author and will leave the reader eagerly looking forward to her next novel.

A great story.

NOTE: This review was posted by the author for a friend without internet service. This is NOT the author's review.This is a wonderful story about four friends who help each other through the joys and sorrows of life. Ms. O'Brien captures the joy of friendship, the challenges of life, and does it all with humor and understanding. I read this book in one sitting and can't wait for Rosemary's next book.

A Great Read

This is a great story about friendship and the complexities of having multiple friends, each with their own set of problems. And while the book is about friends, it's as much about personal battles also. The storyline pulls the reader in, encouraging you to continue on to find out more about the characters. Each character has a story that is very true to life. The book was very enjoyable and I can't wait for another one.

Rosemary O'brien's First Saturday was dead on

I was truly enthralled by the book right from the start. These 4 women are connected to each other in a way that the average man or woman can definitely relate to. This book is written in such a way, that both women and men can pick it up and instantly feel that they know what these characters are experiencing. The way that they deal with the many trials of everyday life is one of the things I liked best about the book. It catches your attention right from the start and keeps it to the final page. I can hardly wait until Rosemary O'brien puts out another novel.

First Saturday Hits the Mark.

Rosemary O'Brien has created a world with characters and situations we can relate to. She tells a story that keep both men and women involved. It is fast paced and a "real pleasure" to read.In these times where the language seems to be faulteringMs. O'Briens' prose is a grand homage to great writing.When you read this book you step into a world where friendship,survival, and hope are valued.Take the time and meet this new writer.I am sure that after reading this you will put her on your listof authors to look for.Well done.