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A hot spring read: How to Knit a Heart Back Home

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:01:00 -0700

Rachael Herron, author and avid knitter, is coming out with her second novel, How to Knit a Heart Back Home. This breezy and warm read is a great way to usher in spring.

Inside The Paris Wife

Crystal Patriarche — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:51:00 -0700

The Paris Wife will be paradise for any lovers of classic literature. Paula McLain delivers an unforgettable novel about literary legend Ernest Hemingway from the perspective of his first wife.

Jodi Picoult is back: Sing You Home!

Crystal Patriarche — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:28:00 -0700

Now on her 18th novel, Jodi Picoult tackles a number of issues in Sing You Home, ranging from gay rights, reproductive rights and religion. Sing You Home is currently atop the New York Times bestseller list but the real issue is: How can this prolific author just keep blowing us away?

Author Ilie Ruby discusses her novel and what's next

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:35:00 -0700

SheKnows sat down with author Ilie Ruby at the Tucson Festival of Books in March to talk about her novel The Language of Trees. Here's what this beautiful author had to say.

A book about second chances: Ilie Ruby's debut

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:32:00 -0700

The Language of Trees is a poetic story about the relationships and connections between people in the small town of Canandaigua, New York. From childhood romance to the secret crush an old woman has held for decades, Ruby’s characters come to life through her vivid and enchanting descriptions.

March's best paperbacks

Crystal Patriarche — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:42:00 -0800

Heading out on spring break soon? Or just need a great book to help you escape from the flu and winter blahs going around? This month's fantastic paperback picks will have you Faking It, making it and taking it to a whole new literary level -- and getting down to the Heart of the Matter while you're at it.

February's best paperbacks

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:26:00 -0800

Whether you want to prep for the upcoming Water for Elephants movie or you need a twisted family drama, these paperback picks for February are great books to curl up with.

Hot new book series: The Iron Fey series

Crystal Patriarche — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:58:00 -0800

Tension comes to a boiling point in Julie Kagawa's third novel in the Iron Fey series, The Iron Queen. In The Iron Queen, with an ongoing war, enemies become allies and survival instincts take over.

Valentine's Day book guide: Red hot romantic romp

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:28:00 -0800

New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James writes romance novels that push the boundaries of the genre and When Beauty Tamed the Beast is no exception, so it's no wonder we've picked it for our Valentine's Day Red Hot Read -- in fact, we're calling it a Romantic Romp of a Read! Who knew Beauty and the Beast could be so fun?

Valentine's Day book guide: Unusual Valentine's Day read

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:15:00 -0800

Lenore Hart, author of the critically-praised novel Becky, has written a disturbingly delightful fiction novel about the life and marriage of Edgar Allan Poe and his child bride, Virginia "Sissy" Clemm.

February Book of the Month: Siobhan Fallon's debut

Crystal Patriarche — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:02:00 -0800

Siobhan Fallon's debut novel, You Know When the Men Are Gone, is a deeply moving and hard to put down book about life on an American military base. We were so entranced with the book, we've selected it as our February Book of the Month.

Valentine's Day book guide: A heartfelt read

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:37:00 -0800

Laura Fitzgerald, author of Veil of Roses, steps back into the spotlight with her second novel, Dreaming in English.

An inside look at Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Crystal Patriarche — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:48:00 -0800

Recognized as a masterpiece when it was first published in 1847, Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre is an extraordinary coming-of-age story featuring one of the most independent and strong-willed female protagonists in all of literature. Hollywood is set to bring Jane Eyre to life when the new movie hits theaters in March starring Mia Wasikowska, so SheKnows is giving you a quick refresher of this classic tale.

Book Guide 2011: What's on Melissa Senate's shelf

Crystal Patriarche — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:22:00 -0800

2011 could turn out to be the year of the female author. Between the buzz on eReaders like the NOOK and Kindle and the amazing line-up of new books coming from new writers and seasoned favorites, we're salivating over books in all their forms! SheKnows asked two fabulous women -- Melissa Senate, popular women's fiction author of The Love Goddess' Cooking School and Liz Fenton, popular book blogger from Chick Lit is Not Dead -- to share their must-reads for 2011.

Book Guide 2011: Chick Lit favorites

Crystal Patriarche — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:36:00 -0800

2011 could turn out to be the year of the female author. Between the buzz on eReaders like the NOOK and Kindle and the amazing line-up of new books coming from debut authors and seasoned favorites, we're salivating over books in all their forms! SheKnows asked two fabulous women -- Melissa Senate, popular women's fiction author of The Love Goddess' Cooking School and Liz Fenton, popular book blogger from Chick Lit is Not Dead -- to share their must-reads for 2011.

Jill Kargman's book of essays

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:05:00 -0800

Jill Kargman takes a moment away from her classic beach reads to release a compilation of hilarious essays about her life -- and proves reality can be just as great as fiction.

Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut author chat

Crystal Patriarche — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:04:00 -0800

Author Jill Kargman divulges some of her most personal and hilarious moments with SheKnows.

P.S. I Love You author's magic touch

Crystal Patriarche — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:03:00 -0800

Cecelia Ahern, author of P.S. I Love You, just released her new novel. Perfect for anyone who has ever wished they could predict their own future, The Book of Tomorrow dazzles with both magic and suspense. P.S. We love Ahern and she scores another winner with this lovely book.

January Red Hot Read by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Crystal Patriarche — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:35:00 -0800

R.S.V.P. to the most riotous wedding of the year thanks to New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips, who is back in January with the book her readers have been waiting for -- and our SheKnows Red Hot Read of the month -- Call Me Irresistible.

January SheKnows Book Club pick

Crystal Patriarche — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:02:00 -0800

We're kicking off 2011 with an incredible novel about friendship, love, grad school and parenthood. Our SheKnows Book Club January-February selection is The Atlas of Love by Laurie Frankel.