Friday Five – Pizza Party Edition

The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll was named the summer read for thinking women by Marie Claire, a book to be reading now by Today, and a must read book by New York Post. 

Jessica Knoll, author of The Favorite Sister, shared with The New York Times about her aspirations to be wealthy and with Entertainment Weekly about what it means to be successful.

The Summer of New Beginnings by Bette Lee Crosby, I’m the One Who Got Away by Andrea Jarrell, and Beautiful Illusion by Christie Nelson were chosen by Parade as books for mom.

The Elizas by Sara Shepard was highlighted by Bustle in a list of books that used the color of the year on their cover.

When the Beat Drops by Anna Hecker and The Elizas by Sara Shepard were selected as books to read as soon as you finish final exams by Bustle.

How Hard Can It Be? by Allison Pearson, The Completionist by Siobhan Adcock, Her Pretty Face by Robyn Harding, She Was the Quiet One by Michele Campbell and All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin were named books to read on the beach by Brit + Co. 

BookRiot shared excerpts of The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll and She Reads featured The Favorite Sister as a book perfect for people who miss Scandal, plus USA Today called it “a guilty pleasure.”

Bette Lee Crosby revealed the cover of her new book A Year of Extraordinary Moments on USA Today‘s Happy Ever After.

Fear the Walking Dead actress Kim Dickens read “A Measure of Desire,” an essay by Andrea Jarrell, author of I’m the One Who Got Away, on the Modern Love Podcast.

Kirkus Reviews called The Leaving Year by Pam McGaffin “a charming, emotional story.”

She Was the Quiet One by Michele Campbell was named a hot summer read by The Hollywood Reporter. 

Christie Nelson, author of Beautiful Illusions, shared with First for Women about relationships between mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws.

The Amendment by Anne Leigh Parrish was called “a vibrant, introspective exploration of marriage and motherhood that highlights the power of self-acceptance,” by Booklist.

The Summer of New Beginnings by Bette Lee Crosby was called “a well-written representation of the relationship between sisters, families, and how love can endure, no matter what,” by Chick Lit Central.

Kathy Mehuron, author of The Opposite of Never, was interviewed on Romance Romp Podcast.

Kristina Perez, author of Sweet Black Waves, shared with GERM Magazine a story about sisters who changed history.

Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering and Providence by Caroline Kepnes were featured as books for fans of Jessica Knoll by She Reads. 

Sara Shepard, author of The Elizas, will have a spinoff of her hit Pretty Little Liars on Freeform according to Deadline.

How to Walk Away by Katherine Center was featured as a great book club pick by BookBub. Katherine was also interviewed by The Houston Chronicle and wrote about falling in love with reading for them.

All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin, The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll and How to Walk Away by Katherine Center were featured in a list of 2018 summer must-reads by BookBub.

Before and Again by Barbara Delinsky and All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin were named best beach reads by BookBub.

All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin, The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll, Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott and How to Walk Away by Katherine Center were all featured in a list of books recommended by bestselling authors on BookBub. 

Melissa Scholes Young, author of Flood, was interviewed on Must Read Fiction.