I am a huge fan of old Hollywood and Marilyn Monroe, so taking a journey to 1958 for the filming of Some Like it Hot was such a treat! Hotel del Coronado (the “del”), which…
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Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty – His and Her Review
Have you been on a health retreat? I, unsurprisingly, have not. I get the allure, but I am too cynical, too judgmental and definitely too ADD. Nine Perfect Strangers is about a health retreat gone…
Hits & Misses by Simon Rich
When you read a collection of short stories named Hits & Misses, you expect there to be, well… some misses. Simon Rich puts together a hilarious yet thought-provoking batch of tales that contains far more…
When Life Gives you Lululemons by Laura Weisberger
Did you love Devil Wears Prada? If so, you’ll love this read which tells Emily Charlton’s story post Runway magazine. Warning: Pairs well with frosé! Emily Charlton is a celebrity fixer and publicist, living in…
The Banker’s Wife by Cristina Algers
Two women find themselves caught in the middle of a worldwide financial scandal including cartels, terrorists, Swiss bank accounts, “accidents” and old-fashion murder. The Banker’s Wife checks all the boxes for the perfect summer thriller….
Marriage Vacation by Pauline Turner Brooks
For fans of the TV Land show Younger, this traces the untold story of Pauline, who decides she needs a break from her family and heads to Thailand for a “Marriage Vacation”. On paper, Kate…
The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll
Sisters can have complicated relationships – they can be the best of friends or the worst of enemies. Kelly and Brett have a typical love/hate sister bond. Growing up, Kelly was the smart one, the…