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Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner

May 7, 2020

summer

I realize it’s not quite summer yet, but we’re getting warm and sunny weather so I thought I’d share a new novel that felt like a great beach or poolside read. Or, for right now, sitting in your ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Atria Books, chick lit, contemporary life, mystery

Breathe In, Cash Out

July 19, 2019

breathe

Breathe In, Cash Out is fast and furious summer reading. Allegra is a second-year analyst at a large investment bank. It’s a soul-sucking experience, lived solely for the purpose of being able to cash ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Atria Books, contemporary fiction, contemporary life, humor, new adult, New York City

Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner

June 17, 2019

everything

It’s the 1950s and tradition reigns in America. For the most part the Kaufmans fit in. Except for Jo, who’s more interested in sports and playing with the daughter of their maid, both of which cause ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 20th century, Atria Books, book clubs, family saga, social issues

Vessel: A Novel by Lisa Nichols

May 24, 2019

vessel

When Catherine Wells returns to Earth after 6 years of being presumed dead in space, it’s a big deal. And a great premise for a sci-fi novel, especially because she returns alone, without her five ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Atria Books, debut, science fiction

The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King

February 22, 2019

chef's secret

Giovanni’s uncle, Bartolomeo Scappi, was a celebrity in Rome. He was the private chef to three popes and the author of a wildly popular cookbook. Now he is dead and Giovanni’s life is about to turn ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 16th century, Atria Books, historical fiction, Italy

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