Alone Together is journalist, television writer and yachtsman Christian Williams memoir about his adventure sailing solo from Los Angeles to Hawaii. The former Washington Post editor and award winning television drama writer reveals how being alone with himself became a revelation of its own. An insightful page turner. So Suzy Says.
My friend Amy Sommer’s documentary, Straight Acting, about Spencer Windes evolution from a conservative Mormon missionary into a comfortably gay man, by playing violent contact sports, is now available On Demand. Because gay or straight all boys like to play. The documentary is an oldie but goodie whose message, that there is more that unites … Continue Reading
You’ll Grow Out of It is an incisive collection of funny, real-life stories about writer Jessi Klein’s strange journey to womanhood. SIt down and enjoy a laugh or two…. but try not to laugh too loudly… you don’t want to annoy the person next to you with your giggles. So Suzy Says.
The Art of Southern Charm takes readers inside the world of Charleston’s most captivating grande dame, Patricia Altschul, the surprise breakout star of Bravo’s hit reality show Southern Charm, who (with Michael the Butler) offers a Blueblood’s blueprint for curating and celebrating life at its best. enjoy. So Suzy Says.
Jonathan Taplin’s Move Fast and Break Things: How Facebook, Google, and Amazon Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy offers a succinct and powerful history of how online life began in 1990s when Libertarian-minded entrepreneurs revamped the decentralized vision of the Internet. In the process, they created monopolies — Facebook, Amazon, and Google — that now determine … Continue Reading
In Kitchen Matters: More than 100 Recipes and Tips to Transform the Way You Cook and Eat–Wholesome, Nourishing, Unforgettable food guru Pamela Salzman shares the recipes that have won the praise of Nicole Richie, Rashida Jones, Audrina Patridge, and other mega-fans. This book makes it easy to follow Salzman’s mantra: Eat well, live well, be well. So … Continue Reading
Jeweler: Masters, Mavericks, and Visionaries of Modern Design is a glorious book that y highlights the artistry, expertise, and inspiration behind the work of today’s most fascinating and influential jewelry designers. A beautiful, bauble of a book. So Suzy Says.
It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be is a handy pocket ‘bible’ to insure your success. The world’s top advertising guru, Paul Arden tells readers how to let your talent shine and make the unimaginable real. Learn from Allen’s wisdom on issues as diverse as problem solving, responding to … Continue Reading
Nina Savelle-Rocklin’s Food for Thought: Perspectives on Eating Disorders breaks down the psychoanalytic approach to give practitioners and general readers alike a deeper understanding of the theory and effective treatment of eating disorders. Thanks James Mercer for introducing me to this important work. So Suzy Says.
Body Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever is Kelly LeVeque’s essential wellness guide within which she shares her secrets for losing weight, attuning ourselves to our bodies’ needs, and freeing ourselves from food drama. I found out about Kelly and her insights thanks to Molly Sims who always … Continue Reading
The Big Life: Embrace the Mess, Work Your Side Hustle, Find a Monumental Relationship, and Become the Badass Babe You Were Meant to Be by Ann Shoket. The Big Life is filled with personal anecdotes from successful high-profile millennial women Enjoy and learn from the intimate conversations with a cast of compelling characters and Shoket’s own … Continue Reading
Nina Freudenberger’s Surf Shack: Laid Back Living by the Water is beachside porn. Within the pages of this beautiful book, you’ll enjoy the bungalows, trailers, cabins, and beach homes where surfers revive after a day on the waves. You’ll enjoy a peek into the homes and way of life of longtime and new surfers. So Suzy Says. … Continue Reading
Priscilla Woolworth’s LOLA blog is an extension of Woolworths book. On the blog, she shares experiences and information about all the different ways to live a creative, resourceful, healthy, conscientious and fabulous lifestyle, and doing it in a sustainable way. Subscribe and learn. So Suzy Says.
It Happens in the Hamptons, is the latest offering from Holly Peterson, author of The Idea of Him and her breakout The Manny. In this novel, Katie Doyle moves across the country to the Hamptons to work for the summer. She finds that not all is as it seems where society’s one-percenters vacation alongside local, hardworking … Continue Reading
My old school friend Cornelia Guest introduced me to the latest romp from Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems. The novel is a clamorous tale about a family torn asunder by fortune, an ex-wife driven psychotic with jealousy and the resulting battle royal. A great beach read. So … Continue Reading
Eco activist, mom and all around great gal Priscilla Woolworth’s (pictured to the left with designer Elizabeth Lamont) book LOLA deals with what young women really need to know to lead happy, productive, and fulfilling lives. I so appreciate her sharing the book and her wisdom with the gathering at Room at the Beach on Saturday, … Continue Reading
Party Girls Die in Pearls: An Oxford Girl Mystery is Plum Syke’s latest is the first in her new series that is sure to leave her legion of fans wanting more. The setting for the book is the decadent 1980s in the tony world of Oxford University. Ursula Flowerbutton arrives for her first term at Oxford in … Continue Reading
I use to play my favorite game, Candyland, at the Sunset Marquis with Lilly when she was four. I remember those days fondly so was delighted to stumble across her debut essay collection, Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets Just Me. The book features never-before-seen photos, actress Lily Collins—star of Mortal Instruments and Rules Don’t Apply—plus poignant, honest … Continue Reading
Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever to Reverse Global Warming features a the work of leading scientists and policymakers from around the world. The book offers 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on their meticulous research. An important compilation. So Suzy Says.
Prepare the child for the path not the path for the child. Check out one mom’s attempt to do so here. So Suzy Says.
