Book Picks

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Sight Reading by Daphne Kalotay

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Daphne Kalotay's Sight Reading is a beautiful, evocative novel about music, love and family.

Historical fiction roundup: Americans abroad

Jen of Devourer of Books — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Historical fiction covers a variety of subjects, not just the wives of Henry VIII. This month, we're rounding up five of our favorite books about Americans abroad.

Top 5 must-read Jazz Age novels

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

In honor of the movie release of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, we've brought you five must-read novels from the Jazz Age!

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters by Alexandra Stoddard

Jen of Devourer of Books — Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Alexandra Stoddard's The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters is a book of inspirational advice as well as a celebration of what we can learn from the women in our lives.

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!

Books written by celebrity moms

Swapna Krishna — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Unsure of what kind of book love to get as a Mother's Day gift? We have some suggestions — these celebrity moms have written books that are just the ticket!

Red Hot May book releases

Jen of Devourer of Books — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Keeping up with the flood of new releases every month can be difficult. Readers need someone to sift through all of the noise to help them find the best new reads. That's where the SheKnows Book Lounge can help, giving you some of our top picks for new books. Here are the red-hot releases for May.

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.

Listen and Laugh: National Humor Month

Candace of Beth Fish Reads — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:05:00 -0700

April starts off with foolish jokes, and the fun doesn't end there. Breeze through the cruelest month by listening to three great comedians read their entertaining memoirs. Turn on your MP3 player and get ready to laugh out loud.

Fiction meets TV: A The Following mashup

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Heartbroken now that the season finale of the hit show The Following is airing? We've got some book picks for fans of the show to tide you over until the next season.

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?

Got a green thumb? Great gardening fiction

Candace of Beth Fish Reads — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:04:00 -0700

Did you know April is Lawn and Garden Month? Once you've weeded your flower beds and raked your lawn, take a moment to relax with a good book that will keep your landscaping ideas flowing. Our fiction recommendations will have you dreaming of summer's bounty.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK:
The Hope Factory by Lavanya Sankaran

Swapna Krishna — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

In her debut novel, Lavanya Sankaran writes about two very different families living in Bangalore, India.

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.

Fiction meets TV: A Grey's Anatomy mashup

Swapna Krishna — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Love the TV show Grey's Anatomy? Well, there are quite a few books that fit right in with the show. Check out a few we've handpicked just for you!

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Amity & Sorrow by Peggy Riley

Jen of Devourer of Books — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Peggy Riley's debut novel gives readers a peek into the mind-set of three women who flee a polygamous cult.

What's cooking? Best in food writing

Candace of Beth Fish Reads — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:04:00 -0700

Temperatures are moderating, farmers markets are reopening, and everyone is becoming more active. It's a great time to perk up your dinner table and reconnect with the goodness of real food. Discover the pleasures of cheese, the joys of eating, and the hardships of being a woman chef.

Lounging around with Liza Palmer

Jen of Devourer of Books — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Liza Palmer joins the SheKnows Book Lounge to talk about her new book Nowhere but Home, the difference between writing novels and writing for TV and death row research.