Small Fry is Lisa Brennan-Jobs‘ poignant memoir of growing up in two worlds — that of her, artist Chrisann Brennan and her father, Steve Jobs — at a time of historic change in Silicon Valley. So Suzy Says.
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Men Explain Things to Me is Rebecca Solnit’s seven essay antidote to ‘Man-splaining’. Me too must read. So Suzy Says.
The Complete What’s Your Poo Telling You by Josh Richman and Anish Sheth with illustrations by Peter Arkle and Matt Johnstone offers useful information about a topic that usually inspires all of us to act like 12-year-old boys. Don’t flush away knowledge. Makes a great stocking stuffer for the scientist in the family. So Suzy Says.
Bedlam: An Intimate Journey Into America’s Mental Health Crisis by award winning documentarian, psychiatrist Kenneth Paul Rosenberg is a disturbing look into what it means to be mentally ill in America today. Tough questions thoughtfully considered. So Suzy Says.
Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky is filled with actionable strategies to make your household more efficient – and less conflicted. A great holiday guide. So Suzy Says.
This Is Baby by Jimmy Fallon with illustrations by Miguel Ordóñez is a humorous guide to all of a baby’s body parts. Cute. Fun gift for all ages. So Suzy Says.
Finding Mrs. Ford by Deborah Goodrich Royce is a riveting tale of how Susan Ford’s carefully crafted cocoon is unraveled by a man from her past. You’ll understand why this tome has been voted tops by so many publications as soon as you read page one. So Suzy Says.
You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom: So Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guilt, and Be True to You by Leslie Anne Bruce is journalist and Instagram phenom’s supportive tome for everyday moms. Every mom should have a gaggle of gals with whom to giggle. Support each other. So Suzy Says.
Best selling author Elin Hilderbrand’s first foray into historical fiction, Summer of ’69, follows five siblings whose lives are changed over a single summer. A weighty, worthwhile read. So Suzy Says.
BBXX: Let’s Get Intimate! is a provocative podcast that challenges how we talk about sex, intimacy and relationships. Thoughtful. So Suzy Says.
Scandalous follows Generoso Pope, Jr , the man who took the New York Enquirer, rebranded it then grew it into the scandalous National Enquirer all of us know. Bravo to Jennifer Ash Rudik’s latest achievement which premiered at The Hamptons International Film Festival and will air on CNN in November. Great to see one of … Continue Reading
Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better by Wendy Suzuki and Billie Fitzpatrick is neuroscientist Suzuki’s personal and scientific exploration of the importance of movement. Get happy, move. So Suzy Says.
Natural Elegance: Luxurious Mountain Living by Rush Jenkins andKlaus Baer with illustrations by Nancy Greystone and photographs by William Abranowiczis like a beautiful mountain retreat in the form of a book. A gorgeous showcase of western interiors by the firm of WRJ Design. Exquisite. So Suzy Says.
Check out the multi-talented and charming Rand Rusher’s new beauty and lifestyle blog, Rush to Beauty — after you read mine of course. Vive la variety. So Suzy Says.
The School of Life: An Emotional Education by The School of Life with an introduction by Alain de Botton is a stellar primer on emotional intelligence. Up your EQ so Suzy Says.
Ballerina: Fashion’s Modern Muse by Patricia MearsLaura Jacobs, Jane Pritchard, Rosemary Harden, and Joel Lobenthal is, like all of Vendome Press‘ publications, gorgeous. This tome a visual symphony of the high art’s influence on high fashion. Because, yes everything was, is and will always be beautiful at the ballet. And, on the runway. So Suzy Says.
The Dutch House may be Ann Patchett’s best novel to date. A beautifully woven tale of siblings, their childhood home the story touches on and the all the familiar topics of dysfunctional families. This beautiful coming of age story is one for all readers. Thank you, Locust Valley Bookstore for this tip. So Suzy Says.
The Deserter: A Novel by Nelson DeMille, a favorite of Long Island’s Gold Coast where I grew up, and his screenwriter son, Alex DeMille have teamed up to craft a clever thriller. Set in the world of Delta Force this thriller combines exotic locales and ripped-from-the-headline plot points that will keep you riveted. Locust Valley Bookstore … Continue Reading
Guts is author, illustrator Raina Telgemeier’s latest true story writ literary about an eponymously named child whose grumbling gut won’t go away. What is up? Discovering the answer is a great read. So Suzy Says.
Revolution within the Revolution: Women and Gender Politics in Cuba, 1952-1962 by Michelle Chase tells the under reported story of women’s role in the Cuban revolution. A great read for your daughters — and sons too. So Suzy Says.