Reading With Rochelle Weinstein: End Of Summer Reads
Hello, Readers & Friends,
It’s hard to believe summer is almost over! I hope everyone savors the last few days with a great book in hand. Here’s a re-cap of my August reads to help you choose. From historical fiction to a deeply moving memoir to our very favorite octopus, there’s something for everyone. Make sure to add these to your TBR.
Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan, Paperback
Sewanee Chester has lost her way. When she agrees to narrate one last love story, her journey of self-discovery and acceptance begins.
What to expect: A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at being a voice actor, lots of heart and humor, and that perfect love story.
My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle, Audible
A home invasion forces renowned chef Cam and wife Jade to reevaluate their marriage.
What to expect: Belle’s pitch-perfect tension, family secrets, and a surprising hero.
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy, Audible
Child-star Jennette McCurdy shares the moving and painful details of life with her mother.
What to expect: A real and raw account of a tenuous mother/daughter relationship, an amazing audible listen, and finding the strength to be true to yourself.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Audible
An unlikely friendship between a beloved octopus and a widowed aquarium worker connects the lives of those lost and the ones in need of saving.
What to expect: A feel-good read, an extraordinary friendship, and the magic of fate and family.
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali, Audible
Fated lovers torn apart by political tensions in 1950s Iran reunite sixty years later.
What to expect: A captivating stationery shop, a devastating loss, and a love story that spans the ages.
Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead, Paperback
Elwood Curtis, a black boy from 1960s Tallahassee is sent to a reform school for a crime he didn’t commit.
What to expect: The atrocities of the academy, friendship and inequality, and Whitehead’s brilliant writing.
The Mother I Never Had by Gary Goldstein, Paperback ARC
At thirty, Nate’s an orphan, but what happens when he learns the mother he believed dead is actually alive? Releases 10/11/22.
What to expect: A moving and emotional read, the ultimate what if, and the complexities of family.
A Matter of Happiness, Tori Whittaker, Paperback ARC
Two women from different generations bound by secrets and sacrifice. Releases 11/8/2022.
What to expect: Whittaker’s beautiful descriptions from Detroit’s roaring twenties to the bourbon distilleries of Kentucky, a Jordan MX car, and a moving tale of courage and self-discovery.
The Widow by Kaira Rouda, Paperback ARC
D.C.’s long-term golden couple bleeds secrets and lies. But when the congressman dies leaving his head-strong wife in charge, explosive truths are revealed. Releases 12/1/22.
What to expect: Rouda’s fascinating peek inside the world of D.C. politics, a big twist you won’t see coming, and living inside the mind of a ruthless, ballsy protagonist.
The Direction of The Wind by Mansi Shah, NetGalley ARC
Sophie’s father dies, and after learning the mother she thought had died years before actually fled to France, Sophie sets out on a journey to find her. Releases 2/1/23.
What to expect: Dual timeline rich in custom and tradition, following one’s passions, and what it means to be home.
The Life She Wanted by Anita Abriel, Bound ARC
A devastating secret shatters one woman’s world, forcing her to rethink her dreams. Releases 5/2/2023.
What to expect: A delightful tale of love and of friendship, New York in the 1920s, and a woman of courage, loyalty, and ambition.
Same Time Next Summer by Annabelle Monaghan, Bound ARC
Sam’s engaged to Jack when Wyatt, the boy who broke her heart, reappears on the beach where they first fell in love. Releases Summer 2023.
What to expect: First love, the power of music, and a masterful love story that will give you all the feels.
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Rochelle B. Weinstein is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of six women’s fiction novels. Rochelle spent her early years, always with a book in hand, raised by the likes of Sidney Sheldon and Judy Blume. A former entertainment industry executive, she splits her time between sunny South Florida and the mountains of North Carolina. When she’s not writing, Rochelle can be found hiking, reading, and searching for the world’s best nachos. Her seventh novel releases Spring 2023. Please visit her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or subscribe to her newsletter at www.rochelleweinstein.com.
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