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Q&A with Fiona Davis, Author of The Masterpiece

By Heather Caliendo ·

Fiona Davis is the author of the novels The Masterpiece, The Address and The Dollhouse. Fiona began her career in New York City as an actress, where she worked on Broadway, off-Broadway and in regional theater. After getting a master’s degree at Columbia Journalism School, she fell in love with writing, leapfrogging from editor to freelance […]

Q&A with Ann Mah, Author of The Lost Vintage

By Heather Caliendo ·

Ann Mah is the author of The Lost Vintage, Instantly French, Mastering the Art of French Eating and Kitchen Chinese. Ann is a journalist and novelist based in Washington, D.C. and Paris. She’s a regular contributor to New York Times Travel, and her articles have also appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, Food52, The Kitchn, BonAppétit, Best American Travel Writing 2017, The New York […]

6 New Book Releases for August 2018

By Heather Caliendo ·

There have already been so many amazing new books come out this year. And get ready to add some more to your #TBR list. There’s something for everyone with these 6 new book releases for August 2018.

Tips on How To Self-Care while Reading

By Heather Caliendo ·

Self-care is so important because society pushes us to always be busy. But taking time just for yourself is vital for your mental and physical health. Reading books is by far one of the best ways to practice self-care.

Book Recommendations for August 2018

By Heather Caliendo ·

August is unofficially the last summer month. Although in most of the country, the heat remains in September. Still, it’s a slower month as families take their last vacations before schools are back in session. Here are my August 2018 book recommendations for you to read on vacation.

Q&A with Amy Poeppel, Author of Limelight

By Heather Caliendo ·

Amy Poeppel is the author of the novels Limelight and Small Admissions. Originally from Dallas, Texas, she lives with her husband and three sons in New York City. She workshopped a theatrical version of Small Admissions at the Actors Studio Playwrights/Directors Unit. She blogged weekly in 2017 for The Debutante Ball. Her writing has appeared […]

Q&A with Elisabeth Cohen, Author of The Glitch

By Heather Caliendo ·

Elisabeth Cohen majored in comparative literature at Princeton University and her work has appeared in Conjunctions, The Mississippi Review, The Cincinnati Review, McSweeney’s Online and The Millions. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and two sons. Her debut novel, The Glitch, is an original story about a workaholic CEO (check out my preview, review and book club […]

Book Club Questions for The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy

By Heather Caliendo ·

The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy is a twisty beach read. It’s part social commentary about first-time moms and part thriller. There’s more than meets the eye with this one. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.

Q&A with Jamie Brenner, Author of The Husband Hour

By Heather Caliendo ·

Originally from Philadelphia, Jamie Brenner started her career at HarperCollins Publishers, then later Barnes&Noble.com and Vogue.com before returning to books and becoming an author. She’s the author of The Wedding Sisters, The Forever Summer and most recently, The Husband Hour (check out my preview, review and book club questions for The Husband Hour, a beautifully written […]

My Top Books of 2018, So Far

By Heather Caliendo ·

There have already been so many good reads in 2018. From the sweet to the thrilling, there is something for everyone. Let’s take a closer look at the top books I’ve read in 2018 (so far).

Book Recommendations for July 2018

By Heather Caliendo ·

The temps are rising and the A/C is on full blast. In other words, the month of July is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. Whether you plan to read a book each week or once a month, there’s lots of good new reads out there. Here are my book recommendations for […]