Bestselling author of humorous and heartfelt women’s fiction
Sara Goodman Confino
Off the Record
Off the Record is available to preorder now wherever books are sold
Books by the author
Sara Goodman Confino
Sign up for Sara's newsletter.
“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.”
Upcoming Events
In all of the insanity of gearing up for Off the Record (no, I don’t have paper ARCs yet. I know. I’m waiting too. But again, @getredprbooks handles that so nag them, not me!) and working on what comes next (more about that soon, I promise), I hadn’t checked on Good Grief in a while. So I was pleasantly surprised to see she’s still flying a bestseller flag five months after release!
Make sure you check out yesterday’s post for a chance to win a signed copy because my kids are FINALLY going back to school today after ten days off for this insane snow/ice/tundra mess!
#bookstagram #goodgrief
My kids have now been home for ten days because of this snow/ice. TEN DAYS. I now completely identify with Jack from The Shining. This poor dude was just trying to write his book and his family was always THERE. And they kept TALKING TO HIM. And WANTING THINGS. I don’t even think that hotel was haunted anymore.
So to keep me from drinking at the hotel bar and writing an entire book of “All work and no play makes Sara a dull girl,” let’s give away a signed copy of Good Grief.
To enter: follow me (if you aren’t already) and tag a friend who you think will enjoy my books (be sure to mention which one you want them to read). Use separate comments for multiple entries (I use a random comment picker) and a winner will be chosen whenever these kids actually go back to school!
No purchase necessary, not sponsored by anyone but me.
#bookstagram #giveaway #goodgrief
My friend @authoralexandrarobbins dropped off the BEST treats today from @shokupan_bakery today!
I honestly didn’t know what to expect with a Japanese bakery. Like sushi? Of course. Baked goods? 🤷🏻♀️
But I’m sold! As are my children, whom I had to fight off to keep them from digging in before I could get a picture (see second slide for evidence!).
Go check them out in Bethesda. So so so good!
Pictured: Sakura marble milkbread bun, cinnamon shokupan cubes, ganache chocolate shokupan cubes, and two children who are now asking when we can go get more!
I don’t know who took this video to give credit. If it’s you, hit me up and I’ll change the caption.
I’ve been to 47 Bruce shows. If his music is unfamiliar to you (in which case I’m gonna assume you live under a rock, but it’s cool), you’re probably listening to this new song like, “THIS is what she gets excited about?”
No, it’s not a musical or lyrical masterpiece. But, to quote Bruce quoting Tom, “Sometimes you have to kick them in the teeth”
#springsteen #streetsofminneapolis
I lasted exactly long enough to get this picture. Now it’s Daddy’s turn while I bake treats for when they come inside… even if I’m still sticking to toast after yesterday!
