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“Hidden Valley Road:” Review and Q&A with the Author

In Hidden Valley Road (Doubleday), journalist Robert Kolker documents an American family’s incredible journey as they navigate the effects of mental illness; six out of 12 children were diagnosed with schizophrenia, while others experienced sexual abuse and PTSD. They became one of the first families to be studied by the National Institute…

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 20, 2020

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Lisa Duffy on Creating a Memorable Island Community in “My Kind of People”

I have enjoyed all of Lisa Duffy’s books and

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 15, 2020

Author Spotlight Thrillers

“The Red Lotus” Author Bohjalian on Pathogens, Process and Pending HBO Series

From the bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant comes a twisted and timely new mystery/thriller. In The Red Lotus (Doubleday), Chris Bohjalian presents a blossoming love sprinkled with lies — one that causes us to ask ourselves how well we know the people we care about. Alexis, an…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 20, 2020

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Book Nation By Jen’s Year-End Wrap-Up: 6 Books to Check Out Over the Holidays

I have a varied taste when it comes to reading, and the book selection process is always so much fun for me. Seeking out authors from different backgrounds and discovering novels with unique storylines provides me with a variety of captivating books that hold my interest. From honest stories about…

Jennifer BlankfeinDecember 24, 2020

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Celeb Book Recs: 4 Must-Reads From Reese Witherspoon

In 2017, Reese Witherspoon kicked off her Hello Sunshine book club with Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and has chosen over 50 books since, shining a light on great stories with female protagonists. Here are her picks for the summer!

Jennifer BlankfeinSeptember 1, 2021

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Celeb Book Recs: 9 Books to #ReadWithJenna

Jenna Bush Hager, the NBC Today co-host of Hoda and Jenna and daughter of former President George Bush and Laura Bush, is an avid reader. Here is what she has been recommending this year. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkin Reid Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the…

Jennifer BlankfeinNovember 8, 2021

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Book Nation By Jen Dives Into Two Immersive Reads

Editor’s Note: Jennifer Blankfein is a book blogger based in Connecticut and a frequent BookTrib contributor. The article below highlights two standout reads she recommends. To learn more about the many books Jen is reading, visit her blog, Book Nation by Jen. A Swim in the Pond in the Rain…

Jennifer BlankfeinApril 6, 2022

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Stories That Connect Us All: 38 Incredible Memoirs

On Thanksgiving, it is a tradition to mindfully appreciate the good in our lives and recognize all the people who support us. Everyone’s story is unique with many blessings as well as challenges, and it is a good time to be thankful and to realize that others may not be…

Jennifer BlankfeinNovember 25, 2021

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Celeb Book Recs: 5 Billionaire-Approved Reads From Bill Gates

With only 5% of the population scoring higher than 125 on IQ tests, a score of 160 proves Bill Gates is one smart guy. Reading on vacation three hours a day and often taking notes, this key to his learning is something we can all give a try! Here are…

Jennifer BlankfeinNovember 1, 2021

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Standout Reads and Thoughtful Collections From Book Nation by Jen

Editor’s Note: Jennifer Blankfein is a book blogger based in Connecticut and a frequent BookTrib contributor. The list below highlights eight recent standout reads she recommends. To learn more about the many books Jen has read this year, visit her blog, Book Nation by Jen. Two Absorbing Stories of Women…

Jennifer BlankfeinDecember 20, 2021

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Celeb Book Recs: 12 Sarah Jessica Parker-Approved Reads

As a lifelong reader, Sarah Jessica Parker always has a book or two with her. Whether she is working on set filming And Just Like That, the follow up to Sex and the City, or heading to the beach, her books are as important as her shoes … or her wine! She…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 18, 2021

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Celeb Book Recs: 11 Summer Reads From Barack Obama

Former US president Barack Obama has been a reader since he was a young boy in the 1960s. In college, he became a writer, worked on his poetry and then immersed himself in literature through a political lens. Looking at writing through the eyes of an English professor and as…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 25, 2021

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7 New Releases to Help You Beat the August Heat

If you could fit only one book into your bag, any one of these would be a solid choice for a day at the beach or a weekend getaway! A missing Sri Lankan nanny, a woman with mysterious memory loss, grey wolves in the Scottish Highlands, fathers and sons in…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 5, 2021

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15 Diverse Female Authors for International Women’s Day

Supporting women every day is a good thing, but March 8th is officially International Women's Day, a day to celebrate women's achievements. Writing a book is an incredible undertaking and I am so excited to share this list of books by accomplished and amazing women. If we don't take advantage…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 8, 2021

“Hidden Valley Road:” Review and Q&A with the Author

Lisa Duffy on Creating a Memorable Island Community in “My Kind of People”

“The Red Lotus” Author Bohjalian on Pathogens, Process and Pending HBO Series

Book Nation By Jen’s Year-End Wrap-Up: 6 Books to Check Out Over the Holidays

Celeb Book Recs: 4 Must-Reads From Reese Witherspoon

Celeb Book Recs: 9 Books to #ReadWithJenna

Book Nation By Jen Dives Into Two Immersive Reads

Stories That Connect Us All: 38 Incredible Memoirs

Celeb Book Recs: 5 Billionaire-Approved Reads From Bill Gates

Standout Reads and Thoughtful Collections From Book Nation by Jen

Celeb Book Recs: 12 Sarah Jessica Parker-Approved Reads

Celeb Book Recs: 11 Summer Reads From Barack Obama

7 New Releases to Help You Beat the August Heat

15 Diverse Female Authors for International Women’s Day

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