Ready to delve into a fresh new pile of spring books? There are a host of deserving ones just waiting for you to pick them up and crack them open. From New York Times bestselling authors to absorbing debuts, these titles will take your breath away. So head on over to your favourite books retailer, grab a glass of your favourite vino, and curl up in your favourite nook with any one of these buzzed about books.
What Should Brazen Women Read This Spring?
Craving a thriller? Go on a ride.
The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
Soon to be a TV series and already a New York Times bestseller, set amid the captivating world of those whose lives unfold at forty thousand feet, The Flight Attendant unveils a spellbinding story of memory, of the giddy pleasures of alcohol and the devastating consequences of addiction, and of murder far from home.
The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper
The debut political thriller from Jake Tapper, CNN’s chief Washington correspondent and the New York Times bestselling author of The Outpost— 1950’s D.C. intrigue about a secret society and a young Congressman in its grip.
For Women by Women. The best.
The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner
When a young widow’s reclusive life in a charming beach town is interrupted by a surprise visitor, she is forced to reckon with dark secrets about her family, her late husband, and the past she tried to leave behind. A powerhouse of a novel with a birds eye view of the military and football concussions!
I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi
Called “marvellous” and “absolutely stunning,” this debut asks: What happens when a woman’s death leaves those left behind wondering why they thought everything was okay when it was not. You won’t be able to put it down. Promise.
Somebody’s Daughter by Rochelle Weinstein
From USA Today bestselling author Rochelle B. Weinstein comes an emotional novel for anyone who has ever felt imperfect…a novel to remind us all to be very careful what we text and put online because it could mean dire consequences. Everyone should be able to have a secret.
The Summer I Met Jack: A Novel by Michelle Gable
If you are a Kennedy aficionado, you will adore this novel. New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable imagines the love affair between John F. Kennedy and Alicia Corning Clark and the child they may have had. Try to put it down, I dare you!
Love historical fiction? Us too.
The Way of Beauty by Camille Di Maio
Hearts and dreams evolve in the shadow of the once-magnificent Penn Station. Vera and Alice—a generation and a world apart—are bound by the same passionate drive to fulfill their dreams. A coming of age story for mother, daughter and for NYC itself.
Nothing Is Forgotten by Peter Golden
From the beloved author of Comeback Love and Wherever There Is Light, comes a novel about the life-changing journey of a young man who travels from New Jersey to Khrushchev’s Russia and the beaches of Southern France as he finds love and discovers the long-hidden secrets about his heritage.
Ready for a life change? Let’s go.
The Magic of Tiny Business by Sharon Rowe
Tiny isn’t a size—it’s a state of mind. Too many of us feel trapped by work that keeps us from living our purpose. We fantasize about starting our own business, yet we’re warned against falling into debt, working eighty hours a week, and coping with the pressure to grow. Eco-Bags Products founder Sharon Rowe says there’s another way: go tiny.
Interested in clean eating? Go girl.
Crazy Easy Vegan Desserts: 75 Fast, Simple, Over-the-Top Treats That Will Rock Your World! by Heather Saffer
Reboot dessert with 75 gluten-free and vegan treats by Cupcake Wars winner Heather Saffer, who is also the founder and CEO of vegan frosting company Dollop Gourmet. Saffer reinvents everyone’s favourite desserts with super-simple recipes many of which take less than 20 minutes to prepare or use only 3 ingredients. Some require no baking at all. Heather’s favourite recipes include: Chocolate Molten Cupcakes, Beignets, Mint Cups, Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake, and Banana Peanut Butter Cookies to share with your pup.
Andrea Peskind Katz is an avid reader, book reviewer, and founder of the book blog Great Thoughts and The Great Thoughts’ Great Readers Book Salon on Facebook.
