Bestselling author of humorous and heartfelt women’s fiction
Sara Goodman Confino
Off the Record
Off the Record is available now wherever books are sold
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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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I’ve had probably 20 people send me the new Hanukkah Barbie this week. (If you haven’t seen the controversy yet, Google it.) And to be perfectly honest, the first two times, I thought they were objecting to her outfit. I know exactly two girls who would wear a Hanukkah sweater. I am NOT one of them.
But no, the complaints were about her nose. Now ignoring that Barbie was created by a Jewish woman for her Jewish daughter, Barbara, I don’t see a problem. Mainly because the first thing I thought when I looked at her nose was, “Huh. That looks like my nose.”
And frankly, I like my nose. It was my grandmother’s nose and my six year old has it as well. It doesn’t have a bump. It’s not crooked. And it’s not a nose that everyone who looks at me thinks, “Oh she’s Jewish. Just look at that nose.” So maybe it’s just me, but I don’t see this as a caricature. I see something that, as a child, I would have asked for, then immediately stripped her to put her in something fabulous.
Just my two cents, for the people who have been following this.
Hello, gorgeous! Pass pages 😍😍😍 (this is the interior. Don’t worry, the cover is coming!)
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Our old rabbi (a few rabbis ago now) gave a sermon one year about making your fast meaningful. Well, a food fast isn’t super meaningful for me. I just wind up cranky and snapping at everyone when I’ve got to chase the kids all day. Instead I eat lightly but do a social media fast, where I put my phone down and am 100% present for my family.
So someone text me if there’s a fire, but otherwise, I’ll catch you all tomorrow night. If I’ve wronged you this year, know it wasn’t intentional—unless it was, in which case you know what you did! (Kidding). And if you’re fasting, may it be easy and meaningful to you. 🩷
How’d you hurt your wrist?
Normal people: Doing something athletic
Klutzy people: Tripping over something and falling
Me: Writing
Seriously, appreciate that you’re getting two books in 2027! 😝😘
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Well this little girl is continuing her run on the title of World’s Most Expensive Dog (seriously. The vet jokes that they’re gonna build a new wing named for her and give me a reserved parking spot). But this one extra sucks. She tore her left ACL. At her age and with some other complications she has, surgery isn’t a real option, and the doctor thinks scar tissue will form to stabilize it. For now, she’s on three weeks of pen rest and pain meds for life. The vet DOES think we’ll be able to manage her pain and make sure she’s comfortable with a good quality of life for a while to come (and yes, the second she doesn’t have that, I’m a good dog mom. I know what I’ll have to do 😭😭😭).
But I’m upset at the idea of her being in pain. And more upset at the realization that she really is old and I don’t get forever with her.
So I need some cheering up. Tell me a joke, drop me a meme, or hell, tell everyone you know to go buy my books so I can buy myself something pretty. J/K I need that money for vet bills 🫠🫠🫠
So come on. Whatcha got for me? (If you DM me a good meme, I’ll share it to my stories for everyone to enjoy!)
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It’s that time of year again!
Normal authors pair their book covers with fashion looks from awards shows.
But no one has ever called me normal, so I pair mine with hot Jewish men instead.
So without further ado, here are my books as hot Jewish men at the 2026 Emmy Awards!
Let’s begin, shall we?
Drop me a comment and tell me how I did!
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First up, we have @therealnoahwyle with Don’t Forget to Write because that’s pretty much all of your favorite of my books, and he’s been my favorite since I was fourteen.
Also, fun fact, thanks to @latebloomingbooks , I was able to get a copy of Don’t Forget to Write TO Noah Wyle for the Pitt’s onset library. Yes. Noah Wyle touched my book. *swoon* (he’s gonna think I’m so creepy if he sees this, but it’s fine. I’m fine.)
Next up is @adambrodyy with Off the Record. TELL ME YOU CAN’T SEE HIM AS JACK LIKE TEN YEARS AGO? You can’t. He’s perfect. It’s a perfect selection. I will broach no arguments on this matter. Thank you, the end.
Then there’s Harrison Ford with Behind Every Good Man. He may be a silver fox now (and older than my parents), but in his Han Solo/Indiana Jones years? There was no one finer. But I couldn’t find a picture of him without Calista Flockhart and she kinda matched the cover so here we are.
Next is @mrbrettgoldstein with my upcoming novel, It’s a Shore Thing. I can’t show you the cover yet (SOOOOOOOOON), but I CAN tell you that it’s a little spicy and the love interest is sexy with a beard, so Brett is my pick for this one. Plus he’s a writer and my main character in It’s a Shore Thing is a writer. Also he’s hilarious and I could totally see him helming an adaptation of one of my books. Seriously Brett, call me. (For an adaptation. I’m married and all that.)
Then we have @instadanjlevy with Good Grief. Listen, I didn’t watch much of the Emmys because my kids Do. Not. Go. To. Sleep. And by the time they do, this girl is TIRED. But his tribute to Catherine O’Hara was part I saw the next day, and he was dealing with grief, so… it works.
Next up is Noah Kahan with She’s Up to No Good. I’m gonna be honest, the main thing I know about this guy is that he told people not to poop th
In the DMV? Come see me TONIGHT at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington as I discuss Off the Record, writing, and more!
The event, which is part of the Lessans Literary Series, kicks off at 6 with wine and light bites, followed by a book talk in conversation with Lisa Schneider of @pearlandroseofficial at 7, with a signing to follow.
Register at the QR code or at the door! Entry ticket is $25 ticket or $36 with book.
See you tonight!
ETA you do NOT need to be Jewish or a member of the JCC to attend! All are welcome!
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