Bestselling author of humorous and heartfelt women’s fiction
Sara Goodman Confino
Off the Record
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“When Lily Weiss agrees to be a bridesmaid in five weddings over six weeks, she finds herself and her bank account stretched to the breaking point in this hilarious novel filled with bridal meltdowns, handsome and obnoxious groomsmen, meddling mamas, wayyyyy too much Spanx, and one supposed-to-be-anonymous blog that allows Lily to vent. Sara Goodman Confino hits every note just right, with pitch-perfect dialogue and a healthy, fun dose of snark, along with plenty of love and warmth. A laugh-out-loud read.”
“An appealing debut with depth and heart that fans of Jennifer Weiner will enjoy.”
“Whether you’ve been a bridesmaid a dozen times or somehow avoided the whole mess, For the Love of Friends is not to be missed. Funny and touching, Sara Goodman Confino has created a story that’s as wild as a good bachelorette party and as romantic as a first dance. I gobbled it up like wedding cake!”
“For the Love of Friends is a delightful escape from reality—27 Dresses meets Mean Girls. The perfect mix of hilarious, outrageous, and thoughtful, with a deeply relatable heroine. An unputdownable must-read!”
“Amid a flurry of ‘I dos,’ bridesmaid Lily Weiss navigates five weddings in six weeks—her saving grace the Bridesmania blog she writes exposing the high stakes and high costs of wedding culture for those in the throes and woes of love. With Lily’s love life woven throughout, our bighearted heroine’s misguided attempts at bridesmaid wizardry will engage readers invited to attend this rollicking—and at times emotionally bruising—march down multiple aisles. Say yes to this story about self-reflection, forgiveness, and, ultimately, courageous leaps of faith, written with wit and razor-sharp truth. A real gem of a bridesmaid tale!”
“And for She's Up to No Good: “You can almost taste the lobster rolls and smell the warm salt air in Sara Goodman Confino’s latest, which will leave you smiling long after you turn the last page. When Jenna agrees to a road trip with her sassy grandmother, Evelyn, she never could have imagined how her life would change. Confino deftly weaves together two time periods to tell a charming and funny story of true love, second chances, and why we should always be open to new beginnings.”
“A heartfelt and endearing story where generations of women do what women do best—keep one’s feet firmly planted while simultaneously moving forward with love.”
“Brimming with voice and wit, Sara Goodman Confino’s She’s Up to No Good is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. This beautiful story sweeps you up in its magic and doesn’t let go—much like the vivacious main character, Evelyn, a feisty force of nature who teaches her granddaughter what it truly means to live and love without fear. Their adventures—and Evelyn’s tales—will have you laughing, crying, and cheering them on, and you’ll be transported to the setting of the charming seaside town of their family’s roots. This is a gem of a novel and a fantastic follow-up to Confino’s outstanding debut, For the Love of Friends.”
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Off the Record event at Northport Books
127 Main Street, Northport, NY
A good book can really save your summer vacation!
Yes, I flirt with lifeguards for a picture every year—my characters have to get their chutzpah somewhere!
This year, they had heard about me and were excited to be in the picture! 🤣
Thanks boys!
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Even when it’s windy, there’s nothing like an Avalon night—especially when I’m in conversation for the @avalonlibrary’s summer spotlight series!
True story, I finished writing my first novel in 2005. And every summer, I’d walk past the notices listing the authors who were speaking in Surfside Park that year and say, with a sigh, “Someday, maybe that’ll be me.” So I’m proof dreams can come true, kids!
Thank you so much to Kara and everyone at the Avalon library, my friends at @beachboundbookshop and @shopfayeandmadi—they’re new this year and awesome so go check them out asap!
And now… an exhale until I head up to Long Island on the 30th to FINALLY visit @northportbooks!
And as my 9yo pointed out tonight, my mom pays him $10 for every book of mine he sees being read on the beach so… get reading please 🤣
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Prime Day is Tuesday, but FOUR of my six books INCLUDING Off the Record are on an early Prime Day deal so you can snag three of them for the price of two!
This is actually a big deal because new releases are never included in these promotions. So this is a great time to complete your collection of my books. They also make great gifts! 🩷
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Down the shore this week? Pop into @beachboundbookshop in Avalon and snag signed copies of my books including Off the Record. And make sure you catch me TOMORROW night in Surfside Park with a signing to follow!
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I am a HUGE nerd about the Fitzgeralds. Like I wore this shirt to see the Baz Luhrmann Gatsby on opening night (and may have jumped up screaming, “it’s a schnauzer! Myrtle’s non-Airedale terrier is a schnauzer”) with my then boyfriend, who still married me, so he knew what he was getting.
I also used to live across the street from their graves and go visit them, but… that’s a story for another day.
So when I heard @jennilwalsh’s new book was a historical fiction about the women who inspire Daisy and Jordan? I was like GIVE IT TO ME THIS SECOND!
And now, it’s out in the world and you can snag it too. Grab this one immediately. It’s amazing, old sport!
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It has been a WEEK over here with the launch of Off the Record, end of school year events for my kids, swim team, edits due on one book and another to write (and I got back from @bethanybeachbooks at 11pm last night after driving the Bay Bridge in high winds—new fear unlocked let me tell you!), but before we can go to Avalon tomorrow and exhale, I had to get my vote in. 😎
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