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.”
Upcoming Events
When I was a kid, I LOVED the Babysitters Club books. And my local bookstore used to hold a copy at the register for me every month on release day because they knew I’d be in for it.
Today is Independent Bookstore Day, and we take that seriously in my house. Because the big retailers don’t know you like your local bookstore does. And now that I’m a mom, I want my kids to have that same kind of experience that I did with my now long gone bookstore. So I love that I can walk into an indie, tell them what my kids have liked, and walk out with their new favorite book.
I’ll be at @parkbooksmd today from 12-2 signing books (no, I won’t wear a band shirt to see that band live, but I’ll apparently wear a bookstore shirt to the bookstore 🤣). So come say hi if you can, but wherever you are, support an independent bookstore today, either in store or online—you can also preorder your copy or Off the Record from one!
Only have a big box store near you? Here are some of my favorite independent bookstores that have supported me over the years:
@parkbooksmd
@wonderlandbookstagram
@backwaterbooks
@beachboundbookshop
@bethanybeachbooks
@browseaboutbooks
@northportbooks
Happy reading!
#independentbookstoreday #bookstagram
You guys. I didn’t even make it five hours before I added another date! Ask and ye shall receive, New York friends, I’ll be at @northportbooks June 30!
Also this is going to be my first time on Long Island and my little Gatsby obsessed heart can’t wait!
Can’t wait to see you all this summer!
#bookstagram #booktour
📣📣 TOUR DATES 📣📣
Okay, there are a LOT of places to find me this spring/early summer (like @parkbooksmd TOMORROW from 12-2 for Independent Bookstore Day and the Annapolis and Gaithersburg Book Festivals), but I wanted to put these dates out there for you to add to your calendar!
If you haven’t been to a book launch event before, they’re fun (AND I’ll have cake at the first two)! Come see me at one and get your copy of Off the Record signed right there!
Can you make it to one of these? Drop me a comment and tell me where I’ll see you!
And make sure you subscribe to my substack for a full list of dates! (Link in bio)
#bookstagram #booktour
Because grandpa’s job is apparently way cooler than mine (because as Max explained it, @univofmaryland has “a literal ice cream store”) and because I don’t have a convertible anymore, my kids are riding in style to Take Your Child to Work Day with @jordangoodman341
Granted this is only the second time he’s had both boys without adult supervision, so good luck, Dad 🤣
#takeyourchildtoworkday #grandpa
When you already own the props on your book cover…
Preorder from @parkbooksmd and be entered to win an exclusive Off the Record beach towel. Preorder ANYWHERE and I’ve got a super fun bonus coming for you soon…
Stay tuned!
#bookstagram #preorder
Beautiful day to take Bubbe to sit outside for brunch at @attmansdelicatessen! Not bad for 99!
And for the new faces around here, she’s the real-life inspiration behind Evelyn in She’s Up to No Good!
#greatgrandma
My neighbor/former babysitter/mom of kids I used to babysit/friend, @janbarrie4, got me the cutest gift today! Lego Bruce Springsteen!
What’s the over/under on how long I’ve got before one of my kids smashes the frame to steal him?
#springsteen #lego
In case you needed a reminder that social media is completely fake, this is what being an author actually looks like.
Also, I’d MUCH rather write than edit. Anyone else?
#authorlife #amwriting
