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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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
Fun fact about my house: our azalea bushes are actually from the White House gardens and would have been in bloom in 1962 when Judy looks out a window at the White House from the Hay-Adams hotel in Off the Record!
Apparently a previous owner of our house was good friends with one of the White House landscape artists, who brought them clippings as a house-warming present.
It’s just a coincidence that the colors match, but still cool!
Remember to preorder your signed and personalized copy from parkbooksmd.com (make an account for shipping options) or your regular copy wherever books are sold.
Preorders are how authors hit bestseller lists and tell publishers that you want more books from that author, so they ARE really important (which is why I make such a fuss about them)!
#bookstagram #azaleas #preorder
It’s A Shore Thing, coming your way in 2027!
I’m gonna go lie on the floor and have an existential crisis until my kids get home now.
#bookstagram #authorlife
Another day, another $350 later, Sandy should be fine to continue terrorizing the neighborhood squirrels.
Please preorder Off the Record to help me pay my vet bills. They’re literally saying that they’re going to build a new wing to the practice in my name and I’m NOT positive that they’re kidding 😵💫😵💫😵💫
#bookstagram #minischnauzer #preorder
Aww even Bruce is telling people to preorder Off the Record! Thanks, Boss!
Don’t ask what’s wrong with me. I don’t know the answer any more than you do.
#bookstagram #brucespringsteen #springsteen
So I obviously can’t play favorites with book events but… today was up there. Because not only did I get to see my college best friend, @brummom, when I spoke at her synagogue for the second year in a row, my bookstagram bestie, beta reader, and friend (whom I had never met IRL!) @kt719 came to see me! ABSOLUTELY worth the drive to New Jersey to see them any time! 🩷🩷🩷
I’m still smiling! Love you guys!
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