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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Happy birthday to the best mom and grandma, @carole.c.goodman! From reading my books as soon as I write them to buying all of my author clothes to picking my kids up from school and always asking what I need when you go to Costco, I couldn’t do any of this without you!
Love you, Mama. Hope it’s a great day!
Writing is this weird, solitary thing. And then you finish your book and your publisher is like, “Go get your book friends to tell everyone why they should read this!” And then you get to send the most awkward DM asking other authors to put more work on their plates and read your book, which you’re now not sure if they’ll like because clearly you suck.
So when @lisabarr18, who is an absolute goddess herself, not only agreed to read Off the Record, but actually loved it, I let out this HUGE sigh of relief (or a breath that I very definitely knew I was holding 😝). In addition to being an NYT bestselling author who writes about badass women who won’t take their circumstances lying down, Lisa worked as a reporter for years, so her approval is extra special.
Remember to preorder your copy so you can read it as soon as it releases on June 9! Preorders tell publishers that you want more of an author’s books (and help us hit lists). 🩷
Full endorsement: “Aspiring journalist Judy Greenberg is not in pursuit of an MRS degree. Smart, savvy, and unapologetically ambitious, Judy is a young woman ahead of her time with big dreams and even bigger obstacles in Sara Goodman Confino’s captivating new novel Off the Record. It’s 1962, and women aren’t considered ‘real reporters.’ Instead, they are sidelined to the typing pool. But that won’t stop Judy from chasing the story behind the story. As she inches closer to a dangerous scoop, sparks fly with newsroom charmer Jack Fields, and the stakes climb fast. When Judy uncovers a headline-making story, she’s forced to choose between safety and ambition, love and leads, silence and the truth. Buckle up: Off the Record is hot off the press, packed with romance, intrigue, and suspense―and is Confino’s best yet.” ―Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of The Goddess of Warsaw
Thank you Lisa!!!!!
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Celebrating six years of Max!
He was born in the actual most tumultuous whirlwind of my life—the height of the pandemic, when going to the hospital was absolutely terrifying, and about a week after I signed my first publishing contract. And honestly that’s fitting for my little chaos gremlin.
He is fiercely independent (except at night, when he still tries to sneak into our bed), and idolizes his big brother, while still having his own distinct personality. No one can be sweeter or more obstinate than this kid (imagine me with a willful child. Who would have thought???). He loves books, Legos, and drawing, and has is about to lose his first tooth any second!
Happy sixth birthday, Max!
Want a bonus chapter to Don’t Forget to Write? Preorder Off the Record, upload proof of preorder (link in bio), and you’ll get one!
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Did my “other” job today at Max’s 6th birthday party…
Those are also chocolate Legos on the cake, which I made 🤪
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This was my fourth year as a featured author at the Gaithersburg Book Festival and it always holds a special place in my heart. Because when I look out into the audience there, I invariably see people from every stage of my life there to cheer me on in this journey.
From a family friend who met me when I was three to former coworkers, friends (including Melody from @parkbooksmd !), neighbors, and this year, former students ranging from my fourth year of teaching to my 21st—including two who are now in communications and education, which they said was my influence (I apologized 🤣).
It was a great conversation with my dear friend, @lindsayhameroff and new friend @thenormannation and a lot of laughs—if you can’t tell from my face!
Another highlight was meeting @glitteronmybookshelf and getting my beautifully bedazzled copy of Off the Record! I love it so much!
Until next year @gburgbookfest—because I’m planning on presenting Off the Record already! 🥰🥰🥰
Baby’s first flag! We’re still over three weeks from release and the audiobook of Off the Record is already the number one new release in Jewish literature. The kindle edition is also the #3 bestseller in that category and Good Grief holds the number one spot! During Jewish American Heritage Month, that feels extra special.
Don’t forget to preorder your copy of Off the Record to have it on release day—and check out yesterday’s post or the link in my bio to get a FREE Don’t Forget to Write bonus chapter with proof of preorder.
And if you’re in the DC area, come see me and @lindsayhameroff at the @gburgbookfest today!
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