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RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Repeat Year by Andrea Lochen

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:30:00 -0700

What if you could do over an entire year? Andrea Lochen explores that concept in her novel, The Repeat Year, about a nurse who, after having the worst twelve months of her life, gets to live them all over again. An engrossing book full of surprises, it's our pick for the Red Hot Book of the Week.

Mother's Day must-reads

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:30:00 -0700

Mother's Day is just around the corner and what better gift for Mom than a book? We rounded up three books that she will love!

EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Weiner talks The Next Best Thing & more

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 -0700

Jennifer Weiner chats with the SheKnows Book Lounge about her novel, The Next Best Thing , which books she'd like to see on The New York Times Book Review and what she thinks of the next Bachelorette.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK:
The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:30:00 -0700

If you didn't get a chance to read The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner when it came out in hardcover , now you have the opportunity to snap it up in paperback. Just in time for summer, Weiner's best-selling book is our Red Hot Book of the Week.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK:
The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:30:00 -0700

The first book of New York Times best-selling author Susan Wiggs' latest series, The Apple Orchard, explores the real meaning of family and friendship as a young woman is forced to reevaluate everything she thinks she knows about who she really is.

National Humor Month: A roundup of LOL books

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:30:00 -0700

It's National Humor Month! Pick up one of these funny books about parenthood and enjoy!

De-stress and unwind with these relaxing reads

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:30:00 -0700

It's Stress Awareness Month, and what better way to relax than with a good book?

You're expecting a baby... so expect some major changes

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700

There’s a life growing inside you — no question about that. But there are a lot of other questions, like what life as a mom will really be like. And while every mother’s experience will be different, there is invaluable been there, done that advice to be shared. We asked veteran mamas to pass on the number one thing they wish they’d been told while they were expecting — especially when it came to how to spend those last few months before your life changes forever.

Lounging around with Sarah Pekkanen

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:30:00 -0700

Sarah Pekkanen's not just an internationally best-selling author , but she's also a wife and mother of three. So how does she do it all? Pekkanen chats with the SheKnows Book Lounge about how she juggles it all and still comes out on top.

Why busy parents should schedule sex

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Who says a roll in the hay has to be spontaneous? In fact, life is so busy that if we don't make a bedroom appointment with our man, what's the likelihood it's going to happen?

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Market Street by Anita Hughes

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:30:00 -0700

We were "in the market" for a great read and Anita Hughes delivered us one! That's why we picked Market Street as our Red Hot Book of the Week

Easter round-up: Best books for kids

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:30:00 -0700

Who says your child's Easter basket can only be stuffed with chocolate bunnies and marshmallow eggs? Why not put some fun books in there too?

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Heart Like Mine by Amy Hatvany

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:30:00 -0700

Amy Hatvany's latest, Heart Like Mine , is an emotional and impactful novel about motherhood and our pick for the Red Hot Book of the Week.

Lounging around with Amy Hatvany

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:30:00 -0700

Amy Hatvany, author of Heart of Mine chats with the SheKnows Book Lounge about her novel, her passion for cooking and her next project.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Family Pictures by Jane Green

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:30:00 -0700

Jane Green's latest novel, Family Pictures, is a riveting story of two women who are strangers until a a shocking secret brings them together. And it's our pick for the Red Hot Book of the Week.

Spring break round-up: Best books to take on vacay

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:30:00 -0800

Who says spring break is only about the kids? You deserve to relax, too. And what better way than with a good book? So let the kids dive into the swimming pool while you dive into one of these novels.

Lounging around with Allie Larkin

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:30:00 -0800

Best-selling author Allie Larkin visits the SheKnows Book Lounge to share behind-the-scenes details about writing her latest novel, Why Can't I Be You.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Why Can't I Be You by Allie Larkin

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:30:00 -0800

Allie Larkin's latest, Why Can't I Be You, is an engaging and smart novel with rich characters and our pick for the Red Hot Book of the Week.

Red carpet–worthy reads

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:30:00 -0800

With the Academy Awards just days away, we've got golden statue on the brain. So in honor of the Oscars, we're giving top honors to some outstanding novels.

Celebrate our librarians, one book at a time

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

New York City children’s librarian Thea Taube found an American Girl doll in the office several years ago. Her idea? Lend the doll to little girls who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play with one due to the high price tag. Betsy Bird, also a children's librarian in New York for a decade has written her first children's book out this month. These women are two amazing librarians we're celebrating for National Library Week.