Being selected as one of Oprah's Ultimate Viewers made me realize the importance of always putting your wishes out there. So, when I recently learned that Anita Hughes, the author of Monarch Beach, actually lives at the St. Regis, Monarch Beach, just like her main character does, … [Read more...] about Yes, I Live at the St. Regis Hotel! by Anita Hughes, Author of "Monarch Beach"
Books
jojo moyes on “the last letter from your lover”
Does anyone really get love letters any more? Not quick texts saying I <3 U, but actual handwritten, passionate declarations of ardor? Thinking the answer to that is "no," I was drawn to Jojo Moyes' The Last Letter From Your Lover when it first came out, intrigued by the idea … [Read more...] about jojo moyes on “the last letter from your lover”
"Burned: A Memoir" Author Louise Nayer Reviews "The Voice I Just Heard" by Susan Dormady Eisenberg
The Voice I Just Heard by Susan Dormady Eisenberg, centers around Nora, who, at the opening of the novel, is dealing with the terrible loss of her brother, Liam, in the Vietnam War. His untimely death threatens to derail the whole family as they sink into grief, but Liam’s belief … [Read more...] about "Burned: A Memoir" Author Louise Nayer Reviews "The Voice I Just Heard" by Susan Dormady Eisenberg
Summer Reading, Part 1
I have a ton of books to recommend so, before I get on a plane this weekend with a bunch of new ones, I thought I'd start you off with these four. Honestly, they're so good and such fast reading, you could finish them all by the time I get back on Monday! Whether you like … [Read more...] about Summer Reading, Part 1
"Rules of Civility" — A Q&A with Author Amor Towles
Rules of Civility, one of last year’s hottest books, was just released in paperback yesterday and is perfect for vacation reading. Set in New York in the 1930s, it’s the story of 25-year-old Katey Kontent, who, through a fascinating series of chance encounters and … [Read more...] about "Rules of Civility" — A Q&A with Author Amor Towles
Are You There, Judy? It’s Me, Tayari — A Live Conversation Between Authors Judy Blume and Tayari Jones
Set your alarms for tomorrow, June 19, at 7 p.m. Eastern time (4 p.m. Pacific time) when Judy Blume will interview Tayari Jones about her gorgeous novel, Silver Sparrow. The event, which will take place in Barnes and Noble in New York, is hosted by the Algonquin Book Club and … [Read more...] about Are You There, Judy? It’s Me, Tayari — A Live Conversation Between Authors Judy Blume and Tayari Jones
5 Ways to Make Time for Creativity by Midge Raymond
I am such a huge fan of Midge Raymond. Not only did she turn me into a short story reader with her breathtaking collection, Forgetting English (which, by the way, received the Spokane Prize for Short Fiction) but she has helped me find practical ways to squeeze in time for my … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Time for Creativity by Midge Raymond
“wild” talk with author cheryl strayed
As you will see in my gushing interview below, I totally fell in love with Wild, Cheryl Strayed's memoir of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail by herself. You may remember my obsession with wilderness stories -- well, this one had me riveted. Judging by its presence on The New York … [Read more...] about “wild” talk with author cheryl strayed