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
Hard to believe this little girl is 11 today when she still does the puppy head tilt when you ask her a question.
But considering we didn’t think she was going to make it a couple weeks ago, we are so happy to have her here and healthy to spoil today with chicken, toys, and treats.
When Jacob came home from the hospital, she legitimately thought she was his mother. So she’ll be equally happy to celebrate her boy’s ninth birthday tomorrow too.
Happy birthday to our sweet Sandy!
#minischnauzers
My grandmother, Charlotte Chansky, turns 99 today. She’s the inspiration for the Evelyn character in She’s Up to No Good, is where so much of my storytelling voice comes from, and if you’ve met me and commented on my fabulous jewelry, that’s her too!
And I am so lucky to be able to bring my kids to see her every week and watch their relationship with her as well.
Happy birthday grandma!
When the cherry blossoms are perfectly timed to show off your DC-themed book 😍😍😍
Also I clearly need to do a book manicure post soon too so you can match your new favorite summer read…
Have you preordered your copy yet? Preordering helps authors hit lists and tell publishers you want more from an author! Remember @parkbooksmd has signed and personalized copies (just make an account for shipping options) and regular copies are available everywhere else!
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Should I have waited until I wasn’t in pajama pants to film this? Probably. Was I gonna wait that long to open the box? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Off the Record is out June 9. Preorder your copy whenever you consume books—and if you want a signed and personalized copy, snag those from @parkbooksmd (just make an account for shipping options and tell me what you want me to say in the comments).
Who’s excited???
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Yesterday, I wrote 3600 words while my cakes baked and cooled, then spent 3 1/2 hours making a Minecraft cake for my almost 9yo’s birthday party today. Will put the characters on later, but swipe for some previous years’ creations…
I’m tired 🤪
#momlife #birthdaycake
✨✨P R E O R D E R ✨✨ S A L E✨✨
Barnes and Noble is doing their semi-annual preorder sale, which means members can get 25% off upcoming books!
But what to choose? (Other than Off the Record, which you are DEFINITELY preordering, RIGHT?)
Here are ten of my other top picks that I’m excited for this spring/summer:
MISSED CONNECTIONS by @bookishaimie
DEATH WAS NOT ON THE GUEST LIST by @jennilwalsh
REWRITE THE STARS by @lindsayhameroff
DOLLY ALL THE TIME by @annabelmonaghan
WHEN YOU LOVED ME by @authorbeatriz
BOTH CAN BE TRUE by @jessicaguerrieriauthor
UNDER THE GHOST MOON by @lynliaobutler
LOVE BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT by @swatihegdeauthor
THE LOST KINGDOM OF DAUGHTERS by @weinadairandel
DOG PERSON by @camillepagan
Which of these are you grabbing? And what else am I missing?
ETA: ARRGHHHHHH I already missed one of my favorites! SOON BY YOU by @missdahlelama!!! I am so sorry girl!
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Happy 51st wedding anniversary to my parents, @jordangoodman341 and @carole.c.goodman who CLEARLY waited until 20 years of marriage to have me…
And who also left me to watch their grandchildren while they celebrated in Spain. I want that life 🤣
Happy anniversary mom and dad!
