Reading With Rochelle Weinstein: June-July
Hello Readers & Friends,
I’m back! June and July brought some fantastic reads—debuts, thrillers, stories that had me in awe, old timers, and some not-yet-released, but all must adds to your TBR. We’re in the mountains of North Carolina where I’ve been reading while writing the next novel—working title THE INN. What’s great is the book is set in the area, so I get to live it while writing it. Hope you’re enjoying your summer and have time for great books.
The Spectacular, Fiona Davis, NetGalley eBook
1956 Radio City Music Hall. A string of bombings unites a dancer and a young doctor as they search for the perpetrator.
What to expect: Davis’ thoughtfully researched account of the Rockettes, one woman forging her own path, and a glittery tale of glamour, heartache and healing.
Available Now
Take Two, Birdie Maxwell, Allison Winn Scotch, Digital ARC
An embattled film star on a journey to save her reputation and find true love.
What to expect: Winn Scotch’s razor-sharp wit, an anonymous love letter, and the ultimate happy ever after.
Available January 24, 2024
Someone Just Like You, Meredith Schorr, Paperback ARC
Childhood enemies must work together to plan their parents’ anniversary party.
What to expect: Schorr’s signature charm, the enemies-to-lovers trope, and a fresh, sexy read.
Available Now
A Likeable Woman, May Cobb, NetGalley eBook
When facts about her mother’s death come to light in an unpublished memoir, the truth has dangerous repercussions.
What to expect: Suspenseful page-turner where every character is a suspect, dysfunctional families, and a twisty, satisfying conclusion.
Available Now
Kissing Kosher, Jean Meltzer, Digital ARC
A family rivalry that unearths a secret recipe and an unforgettable romance.
What to expect: Meltzer’s warm, witty, and hilarious storytelling, Jewish representation, and an honest look at chronic disease.
Available August 29, 2023
The Boy in the Rain, Stephanie Cowell, Paperback
Two men, Robbie and Anton, wrapped deep within a forbidden love set in the Edwardian Era.
What to expect: A beautiful story wrought with rich emotion and the harsh dangers of our time. Love is love is love.
Available Now
The Boy from the Woods, Harlan Coben, Audible
With a mysterious past, one man returns home to find a missing teenage girl.
What to expect: Hubby and I listened on Audible together, and we literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD at certain parts. Coben’s a master suspense-writer and will keep you guessing up until the very end.
Available Now
The Midnight Garden, Elaine Roth, Paperback ARC
A young widow finds comfort and solace in the magic of second chances.
What to expect: A heartfelt debut. Will and Hope are the main characters, but they’re names are indicative of so much more.
Available November 7, 2023
The Rom Con, Devon Daniels, Digital ARC
This sums it up: How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days meets Fifty Shades of Grey.
What to expect: Daniels is hilarious! Sexy anticipation and soulful longing. Readers everywhere will be rooting for Jack and Cassie.
Available November 7, 2023
Once and For All, Anju Gattani, Paperback ARC
One woman’s journey through custom and culture…all in the name of love.
What to expect: Gattani writes with her whole heart. Compelling take on risks and sacrifice.
Available January 9, 2024
Kane and Abel, Jeffrey Archer, Audible
Two powerful men who spend their lives fueling the rift and resentment between them.
What to expect: I read this as a child, and it’s even better the second time. Sheldon is a master storyteller with a poignant message in this bestseller.
Available Now
Yellowface, R. F. Kuang, Audible
She’s stolen her dead friend’s manuscript and made it her own. Will she get away with it?
What to expect: An honest (and frightening) glimpse inside the trials and tribulations of being a writer/author. Brilliant writing. Hello. It’s a Reese pick!
Available Now
The Stockwell Letters, Jacqueline Friedland, Paperback ARC
How one Virginia slave impacted hearts and minds during the abolitionist era.
What to expect: Friedland’s research, writing, and meticulous attention to detail is astounding and admirable. She sheds light on a crucial time in our history in this compelling, thoughtful read.
Available August 29, 2023
I told you there were some good ones. Have you read anything great lately? Send me suggestions. While you’re here, are you signed up for my newsletter? Subscribers receive a free eBook copy of my first novel, What We Leave Behind. Here’s the link.
Enjoy!
Rochelle
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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 sharing monthly book recommendations, teaching workshops at Nova Southeastern University, hiking, reading, and finding the world’s best nachos. Her seventh novel, What You Do Me, releases October 17, 2023. Please visit her on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Threads, or at www.rochelleweinstein.com.
Category: Contemporary Women Writers, On Writing
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Dear Rochelle – thanks so much for recommending THE BOY IN THE RAIN!
Best,
Stephanie