Because my most recent novel is about a mother-daughter book club, my list below consists of Five Book Club picks – books that will spark discussion this summer at the pool or on the porch, when you’re armed with well buttered popcorn and a pitcher of lemonade. I lean toward classics as well as contemporary…
Author Q&A: Rebecca Serle Discusses “When You Were Mine”
Rebecca Serle’s new novel “When You Were Mine” is our May Book Club pick, and we’re fortunate she took the time to talk about everything from Shakespeare and shopping to alpha girls and swoon-worthy boys with us. In “When You Were Mine,” Rosaline and Rob’s longtime friendship has reached that all-too-familiar point where it’s blossoming…
Author Q&A: Mariah Fredericks Discusses “The Girl in the Park”
Mariah Fredericks is the author of “The Girl in the Park,” our April Book Club pick. The book, a mystery set in an elite Manhattan private school, is easy to read yet thought-provoking and engaging — especially for teens still navigating the socially stratified nature of high school. The lessons learned by Fredericks’ protagonist Rain…
My Top Five: Author Jessica Park Picks Her Favorite Novels
Top five? I have no idea how to pick so few! I did my best, although there are just too many good books out there to make a definitive list. I tried to choose some books that might not be on everyone’s favorite lists so maybe you’ll find a new recommendation. Enjoy! 1. “Isabel’s…
My Top Five: Author Margie Gelbwasser Picks Her Favorite Novels
I know I had to give my five favorite YA books, but that’s so hard! I feel like I am introduced to new books each day, and there are still so many out there that have the potential of becoming a favorite. But here are a few I love with the caveat that this list…
Author of the Month: Margie Gelbwasser
Our inaugural author of the month is Margie Gelbwasser, whose debut coming-of-age novel “Inconvenient” is bittersweet, realistic, and eye-opening. Stay tuned for our first Author Q&A and Margie’s own list of favorite YA books.