The characters in Ellen Feldman’s latest novel set in the days following WWII almost seem to emanate from the page. Set in post-WWII New York City, the novel is in fact “a love letter to midcentury New York” as author…
The Summer Book Club with Author Susan Mallery
Sometimes what we need is a charming feel-good book about three friends who share a love of books. No matter what is going on in their personal lives, Laurel, Paris, and Cassie have each other. In this Q&A with author…
Pasta Every Day with Author Meryl Feinstein
Meryl Feinstein, the creator of Pasta Social Club and pasta-making extraordinaire just released her cookbook Pasta Every Day. The book which has recipes and techniques for everyone from novice pasta makers to those who simply want to hone their craft,…
The Dutch Orphan with Author Ellen Keith
The Dutch Orphan plunges you into the realities of WWII Holland. Johanna and her husband are living a happy life together in their adopted city of Holland, Johanna is a singer in the vibrant music scene, and her husband Willem…
Coronation Year with Author Jennifer Robson
If like me you’ve always been interested in the Royals, Coronation Year is definitely a novel that should have a place on your must-read list. The book takes place in the year leading up to the late Queen Elizabeth II…
French Blooms with Author Sandra Sigman
In early 2020, I first shared an interview with Sandra Sigman, a floral designer and the owner of Andover-based floral and french housewares shop, Les Fleurs. In the interview, she shared about her love of Paris, floral design, and some…
I Love It When You Lie with Author Kristen Bird
I Love It When You Lie is one of those books you just can’t put down. Author Kristen Bird expertly weaves between the narratives of the three Williams sisters and their sister-in-law Stephanie, and throughout the book, the reader has…
Bend Towards the Sun with Author Jen Devon
“Devon’s debut, Bend Toward the Sun, is a gorgeous love story full of lyrical writing and raw emotion. I fell in love with these two broken characters who begin to heal one another. Definitely, an author to watch!” – Jennifer…
Sacred Paris with Author Susan Cahill
If you love all things Paris, there is a beautiful new book from Susan Cahill, the author of The Hidden Gardens of Paris and The Streets of Paris. In her latest book, Susan pairs up with photographer Marion Ranoux again…
Around the Board with Author Emily Delaney
Back in 2020, I shared an interview with Emily Delaney aka @cheeseboardqueen. Emily, who is Chicago based, shared her beautiful charcuterie boards and Instagram LIVE demos throughout the pandemic, giving the cheese lovers amongst us something to look forward to…
Beautiful Little Fools with Author Jillian Cantor
In Jillian Cantor’s latest novel, Beautiful Little Fools we return to the Jazz Age and the world first created by literary great, F. Scott Fitzgerald. While the original novel pointed to George Wilson as the culprit in Jay Gatsby’s death,…
The Last House on the Street with Author Diane Chamberlain
Today’s interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Diane Chamberlain was months in the making, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity not only to read The Last House on the Street before its release but to be…