By Andrea Peskind Katz | Contributor
Books to Delight You This Spring Break
Historical Fiction
The Grace Kelly Dress by Brenda Janowitz Two years post-Grace Kelly’s stunning royal wedding, her legendary dress continues to capture hearts in Paris. A replica, laden with personal secrets, inspires three generations of women to pursue their own journeys in love and life. This is a heartwarming tale!
The Wartime Sisters by Lynda Cohen Loigman In the shadows of World War II, two sisters, estranged and harboring deep secrets from their Brooklyn upbringing, find themselves reunited at Springfield Armory. One enjoys a comfortable life as an officer’s wife, while the other, a recent war widow, steps into the workforce as a “soldier of production.”
Fantastic Fiction
The Council of Dads by Bruce Feiler Now adapted into a major NBC drama, this inspiring narrative follows a father, Bruce Feiler, faced with devastating news of a cancer diagnosis. He wonders who will support his family in his absence and summons six remarkable men to guide his wife and daughters. The Council of Dads shines a light on the profound wisdom, humor, and guidance these men offer about living, loving, questioning, and dreaming.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle A selection for the Good Morning America Book Club, this deeply moving love story revolves around an ambitious lawyer who has a life-altering vision of her future. Where do you envision yourself in five years? Heartfelt and poignant, In Five Years explores loyalty, friendship, and the unpredictability of fate in an unforgettable manner.
Journey: A Novel by Andrew Zimmerman Based on true events, this innovative debut novel challenges perceptions through a spiritual and life-changing quest. Rich in mystique and insights, Journey awakens readers to new reflections and inspiration.
You and Me and Us by Alison Hammer Everything shifts for Alexis when Tommy is diagnosed with terminal cancer, leading her to realize that all her achievements seem insignificant without him. Inspired by Tommy’s selflessness since childhood, Alexis prioritizes him, illustrating how loss sometimes teaches us the true essence of love in this beautifully written narrative.
A Teen Read and a Thriller
The Small Crimes of Tiffany Templeton by Richard Fifield Known as Tough Tiff after her shoplifting incident and time in reform school, Tiffany embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery. As she manages her new reality, she faces a dominating best friend, an elderly cast in her drama production, her first romance, and a community full of eccentric individuals, all while wrestling with a concealed truth regarding the disappearance of the ex-football coach.
Woman on the Edge by Samantha Bailey A single moment on a subway platform alters the destinies of two women in this gripping debut thriller. When a stranger hands over her baby and then leaps off the platform, saying your name, the suspense escalates into an edge-of-your-seat experience. A captivating read!
Editor’s Note: Andrea Peskind Katz runs a book review site at Greatthoughts.com and hosts a Book Salon featuring over 4,000 readers and authors at www.facebook.com/groups/greatthoughtsgreatreaders.
