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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Some recent additions to my shelves. A bedazzled book by @glitteronmybookshelf, a bedazzled Lego typewriter and pencils from the ladies at @shesallbookedup, and a jewelry tray I got from a store in Stone Harbor that I feel like Judy would approve of.
And lest anyone think my life is all bedazzled presents and badass slogans, last night at a local fireworks show, a glowstick broke and squirted INTO MY EYE. THAT WAS FUN.
(I’m fine. I flushed it with a water bottle. Just stung a lot and apparently I looked like something out of a horror movie for a few minutes. Shout out to @abeatleyay for making sure I was ok! 🩷)
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We have reached the part of the summer where I turn into an old lady during swim practice.
Not brave enough to bring my Kindle in until adult swim though. These kids have no respect!
Anyone else turn old when the weather gets hot?
#oldladysummer
✨✨ BEACH TOWEL GIVEAWAY✨✨
Listen it is gonna be 102 degrees here today and that is too hot to do anything except be in a pool or the ocean. Yet here’s my husband, cleaning out our basement (it IS super cold down there).
So the first piece of swag to go is a Don’t Forget to Write beach towel! You can’t buy these anywhere and the only other one I have is the one I use. So if you want it, this is it!
To win:
1) Follow me if you aren’t already
2) Tag a friend and tell them to read OFF THE RECORD (yes, I know it’s a Don’t Forget to Write towel. You can tell them to read that too. But we’re pushing the new one besties.)
Earn extra entries by tagging more people (don’t forget to tell THEM to read Off the Record too!) and by sharing.
Winner will be chosen Sunday July 5 at noon or whenever I remember to do it because my brain does NOT WORK in this heat. I’d go set up camp in the basement but then he’ll ask me to help and… no thanks. So if my husband asks, this is me working, ok?
US entries only. No purchase necessary to win. Not sponsored by anyone but me and my obsession with book swag.
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Whirlwind trip to Long Island to visit @northportbooks last night! Jennifer, the owner, is a fellow member of @pelotonmomsbookclub and it was so awesome to see this store and community that she’s built. My friend @janelrosen is an amazing partner—thank you so much Jane! And I loved getting to meet so many online friends in person, especially author friends @jencalonita and @lygiaday!
Before I came home this morning, I picked up bagels, then drove past my high school journalism teacher’s childhood home to snap a picture with Off the Record, which is dedicated to him (I’m not a stalker—he told me where the house was when I told him I was in town!). It was a fun way to show the influence a teacher can have for life—and he said I made his month. Then he reminded me it’s July 1 so that’s not hard to do 🤣
And apparently the schnauzers missed me!
And if you’ve read this far, a confession: I have been BURNED OUT and it’s causing this weird level of executive dysfunction with responding to book posts. But I promise, now that I’m home for two weeks, that I’m going to go back and catch up. After raft night for swim team tonight 😵💫😵💫😵💫
Thank you to everyone who has come out on this tour! It’s still wild to me that anyone would leave their house and wait on a line to talk to me! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
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Long Island! Catch me at Northport Books in conversation with Jane Rosen TOMORROW night as we talk all things books and Bruce! I cant wait!
Also help a girl out—where are the best bagels in the Huntington area? Where am I stopping Wednesday morning to appease my Westchester-born husband?
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Some things never change…
Where are YOU reading Off the Record this summer?
And stay tuned this week because my husband started cleaning out the basement and said it was time to get rid of some book swag, so that’s all you guys!
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Missed seeing me these last two weeks? You’ve got a few more opportunities this summer to catch me on Long Island this Tuesday, in Philadelphia July 15, or in Rehoboth or Bethany Beach on July 30.
Come out and see me!
Why are those the only dates left this summer? Because I’ve got to write your next book(s)! 🫶🏻
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