book nation by jen

Author Offers Lessons in Love, Humor and — Yes — Chemistry

Earlier this month I had a wonderful conversation with Bonnie Garmus about her bestselling debut novel, Lessons In Chemistry (Doubleday), her writing and more. Lessons in Chemistry follows the story of chemist Elizabeth Zott who counts herself as anything but ordinary or "average." Elizabeth would even go so far as…

Jennifer BlankfeinOctober 13, 2022

Fiction

A Young Girl Fights For Love, Identity, Freedom and Everything She Deserves

A beautiful, and well-written story that is fast-paced, emotional and purposeful, Wild Beautiful and Free tells the story of a determined young girl of mixed race, born to an enslaved woman and a plantation owner during the Civil War. Learning about love, family and integrity from her beloved father when she was…

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 19, 2023

Fiction Fiction - Featured

Immerse Yourself in the Emotions Brought on by the Pandemic in “Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult

After waiting a bit to recover from the stress, I was finally ready to dive in to a novel set during the Covid outbreak. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed where Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult took me! Diana is almost 30 years old and is hoping to get engaged when she…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 15, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

A Shocking Telling of the Opioid Crisis in “Empire of Pain”

The opioid crisis was a disaster not just national but permeated into other countries, impacting people, communities, politics, the arts, education, businesses, the economy and more. I didn’t really know much about the ripple effect that was derived from greed, lies, secrecy and denial until I watched Dopesick on Hulu with…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 14, 2022

Thrillers

Flawed TV Producer Tackles Harrowing Story in “Live to the Network”

Jarring, thrilling and heart pounding, Live to the Network (Page Publishing) by Jeffrey L. Diamond is an addictive, dark mystery—compelling storytelling with a pace that leaves you breathless. Ethan Benson, a TV producer at The Weekly Reporter, assists the police force by taking on a forgotten case of gut wrenching, seemingly related…

Jennifer BlankfeinNovember 7, 2019

Thrillers

In This Thriller, Revenge is a Dish Best Served Pretty

With women and secrets, lies and deceit, friendships and forgiveness, Pretty Revenge (Gallery Books) delivers a suspenseful dose of crazy in this fifth novel, an emotional thriller, from Emily Liebert, slated for release this July. Ah, revenge! Eighteen years ago, Kerrie’s life was turned upside down. Hurt by the betrayal and…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 25, 2019

Thrillers

Baby Teeth Proves It’s Dangerous to Play Favorites

If you are in need of a blood chilling thriller to make your heart pound, Baby Teeth (St. Martin's Press) is for you! It is clear that author Zoje Stage mastered everything dark and suspenseful when she created Hanna, a seven year old, and the only child of Suzette and Alex.…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 13, 2018

Miscellany Potpourri - Featured

Looking to Kill a Few Minutes, Hours or Even Days? Find Out What Wordle Is All About!

THE UNIVERSAL WORD GAME CRAZE CALLED WORDLE HAS TAKENN OVER! I always have enjoyed crosswords, word searches and rebus puzzles. Almost 10 years ago, a friend introduced me to an app called Word Cookies, a game where you are given letters and have to make as many words as possible…

Jennifer BlankfeinApril 1, 2022

Miscellany

Neil Pasricha Thinks You Are Awesome

Bestselling author, podcast host and TED speaker Neil Pasricha has charisma and positivity that emanates from the pages of his new book, You Are Awesome (Gallery Books). We will all experience challenges and often face failures, but if we look at them in a positive light, appreciate what we have learned…

Jennifer BlankfeinDecember 1, 2019

Miscellany

“On Color” Prompts Us To Think About What We See

David Scott Kastan, a George M. Bodman Professor of English at Yale University and Stephen Farthing, an artist and elected member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London and Emeritus Fellow of St. Edmund Hall, the University of Oxford, have collaborated on this beautiful, and educational book about the…

Jennifer BlankfeinSeptember 24, 2018

Miscellany Pop Culture

“Is There Still Sex in the City?” – The Real Carrie Bradshaw Returns

One of many sound bites from Candace Bushnell, who twenty years ago had a dramatic impact on pop culture as her Sex and the City brand tracked the escapades of Carrie Bradshaw and friends as they faced the challenges of sex and dating in New York City. Fast forward to…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 8, 2019

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured Romance

Actress’ Hysterical Memoir Details Late-in-Life Love Story With “Grace and Frankie” Producer

If you love romantic comedy, you are sure to enjoy author Nancy Balbirer’s witty sense of humor and her candid observations as she peels back the layers of her true-to-life love story in her new memoir, Almost Romance (Little A)! Falling in love is not always easy; it can take…

Jennifer BlankfeinFebruary 1, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

Spouses Confront an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and a Husband’s Heartbreaking Decision

"Prepare yourself to be heartbroken, expanded, unsettled, and filled with hope." — Michael Cunningham, author of A Home at the End of the World —∞— In Love (Random House) by Amy Bloom hits all the right notes when it comes to revealing and evoking authentic and true emotions. The author beautifully…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 29, 2022

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

“Eartha & Kitt” Explores Unconventional Childhood and the Life of a Black Pioneer

Mother-daughter relationships can be very special and Kitt Shapiro’s relationship with Eartha Kitt was unique and powerful in so many different ways. In Eartha & Kitt (Pegasus Books), Shapiro talks about her mother’s life and their incredibly tight bond, sharing stories and lessons she learned growing up a light-skinned blonde…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 31, 2021

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

“All In:” An Inspiring and Intimate Self-Portrait of a Champion’s Victories On and Off the Court

All In (Knopf), Billie Jean King’s newly released autobiography, is not only for tennis lovers, athletes, sports fans, equal rights activists and history buffs, it's also for anyone who wants to be inspired by a complex and legendary woman who started out as a young girl from Long Beach, CA,…

Jennifer BlankfeinSeptember 13, 2021

Nonfiction Nonfiction - Featured

Bill Hayes’ “How We Live Now” Reminds Us Just How Much Life Changed in a Matter of Months

I am a big fan of Bill Hayes, author of a memoir I love, Insomniac City and street photographer extraordinaire (follow him on Instagram @billhayesphotography). He was Oliver Sacks' partner at the time of his passing and was involved in editing Oliver’s last book, Everything in Its Place, as well as a…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 4, 2021

book nation by jen

Author Offers Lessons in Love, Humor and — Yes — Chemistry

Immerse Yourself in the Emotions Brought on by the Pandemic in “Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult

A Shocking Telling of the Opioid Crisis in “Empire of Pain”

Flawed TV Producer Tackles Harrowing Story in “Live to the Network”

In This Thriller, Revenge is a Dish Best Served Pretty

Baby Teeth Proves It’s Dangerous to Play Favorites

Looking to Kill a Few Minutes, Hours or Even Days? Find Out What Wordle Is All About!

Neil Pasricha Thinks You Are Awesome

“On Color” Prompts Us To Think About What We See

“Is There Still Sex in the City?” – The Real Carrie Bradshaw Returns

Actress’ Hysterical Memoir Details Late-in-Life Love Story With “Grace and Frankie” Producer

Spouses Confront an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and a Husband’s Heartbreaking Decision

“Eartha & Kitt” Explores Unconventional Childhood and the Life of a Black Pioneer

“All In:” An Inspiring and Intimate Self-Portrait of a Champion’s Victories On and Off the Court

Bill Hayes’ “How We Live Now” Reminds Us Just How Much Life Changed in a Matter of Months

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