Bedlam: An Intimate Journey Into America’s Mental Health Crisis by award winning documentarian, psychiatristKenneth Paul Rosenbergis a disturbing look into what it means to be mentally ill in America today. Tough questions thoughtfully considered. 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.

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’slatest achievement which premiered at The Hamptons International Film Festival and will air on CNN in November. Great to see one of my old Locust Valley childhood friends rocking it. See the history and roots of titillation. Fascinating. So Suzy Says.

Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better by Wendy Suzuki  andBillie 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 Baerwith illustrations by Nancy Greystone and photographs byWilliam 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.

]]> https://sosuzysays.com/desertion/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:00:21 +0000 https://sosuzysays.com//?p=22926 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. 

From Acorns grow great oaks…. and from spare change comes real savings. That’s the theory behind the Acorns app — through which a pal saved $5,000.  A virtual money tree.  Suzy Says.

Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion is renowned illustrator Megan Hess‘ homage to the elegant fashion of France that launched her career. J’adore French Culture. Magnifique. So Suzy Says.

In a provocative TED talk psychologist Megan Jay posits that just because many life events are happening later doesn’t mean your twenties are a throwaway decade. So Suzy Says.

The one and only  Bronson Vanwyck will make your party dreams come true. He is a Magic Man —  and one I’m proud to call a friend, Find out how this Beautiful Human being does it in his book: Born to Party, Forced to Work: 21st Century Hospitality.  So Suzy Says.

The Nine Rooms of Happiness: Loving Yourself, Finding Your Purpose, and Getting Over Life’s Little Imperfections by Lucy Danziger  and Catherine Birndorf provides a floor plan for you to find out where you are and get to where you want to be. I’m proud to call Lucy a friend and can attest that she is the real deal. So Suzy Says.

Been There, Married That is Gigi Levangie semi-autobiographical tale about the perfect Hollywood romance that heads south. A fun, fabulous un-fable. Kudos to my rockstar friend, Gigi! So Suzy Says.