A House in the Country

There is a house in Millbrook, New York that looks as old as the lush, rolling hills that make the hamlet so appealing.  In fact the project was only recently completed by architect Peter Pennoyer and his wife, interior designer Katie Ridder. The story of the house is told in this exquisite book  illustrated with photographs, finely … Continue Reading

100 Years… of Literary Pleasure

Enjoy some quality escapism by immersing yourself in the trials and tribulations of the mythical town of Macondo with Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s classic, “100 Years of Solitude” .  So Suzy Says.

Hometown Gal… Covered in Her Hometown…

Thank you. Locust Valley Leader for this mention… in the second paragraph.  So Suzy Says.

A Cookbook with a Buzz

Every WASP should have these martini-complimenting recipes memorized. But for those who don’t Alexandra Wentworth’s ‘cookbook’ is a classic.  Bon Appetit and Bottoms Up.  So Suzy Says.

Classic Coffee Table Book

Slim Aarons (1916-2006) was amongst the 20th Century’s most influencial photographers. Slim Aaron: Women, the latest book of his works is the perfect coffee table book or gift. It features 200 plus images – some never before seen – of women who influenced him and generations. Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, and Marilyn Monroe are all … Continue Reading

Cabin Fever

Ruth Ware‘s second novel — her first thriller Dark, Dark Wood is also great – The Woman in Cabin 10 is a taught thriller that will leave you turning pages as fast as your constitution will allow. Read on… at your own risk. So Suzy Says.

A Panicky Memoir

Rebecca Brown took her mother’s lessons that the world is a dangerous place to heart. In her memoir, “Stop, Drop and Panic” she shares what it’s like to live  with the panic instilled in her by her Italian-American mother. This blithe and loving coming-of-age memoir is a fun read. So Suzy Says.

The Girls: A Novel

Emma Cline’s engrossing debut novel, the New York Times’ best seller The Girls: A Novel is the story of Evie Boyd and her life-changing friendship with…  a group of girls.  A great summer read.  So Suzy Says.

New York Post

Every morning  I look forward to catching up on what happened  in the world — especially on Page Six — while I slept and seeing what my day holds thanks to my horoscope with the New York Post.   So Suzy Says.

Nantucket Must Read

The award winning, best seller  The Heart of the Sea chronicles the tragedy of the Whaleship Essex, the events that inspired Melville’s Moby Dick.  A riveting beach read that will leave you in awe of the sea’s power.  If you’re visiting Nantucket, it’s a must read.  So Suzy Says.

You are Enough

Stop trying to ‘keep up with the Jones’ and learn to get comfortable in your own skin so that you can  achieve all that you can with You are Enough:How to Elevate Your Thoughts, Align Your Energy and Get Out of the Comparison Trap by Cassie Mendoza-Jones.  So Suzy Says.

How to Raise an Adult

A great  book that will guide your family out of the ‘over-parenting’ trap and raise kids that will thrive independently. An important read for every parent. So Suzy Says.

Truly, Madly, Guilty

Another great read from best-selling author Liane Moriaty that explores how extraordinary the ordinary can be. Reese Wiherspoon likes it too. So Suzy Says.

So Sentimental Suzy Says…

While cleaning up the house the other day and came across some of the kids old things. They grow up so fast.  But if yours are still young, here are some of our favorites from years gone by…. This is one of my favorite children’s books. I used to read it to my kids over … Continue Reading

Spotkit

Whether or not your favorite things are ‘raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens”  Spotkit is the app for you.  Stephen Danelian’s Spotkit allows you to share your favorite things with friends and family all in one place.  I bet his beautiful wife Lulu’s site is in there – they’re a great couple — with some great … Continue Reading

Nutrionist Elissa Goodman

My rockstar nutritionist’s latest book on how to not only survive cancer – but thrive.  So Suzy Says. 

Pattie Fitzgerald: Safety Guru

In these troubled, headline-grabbing times don’t forget to teach your children the basics about caring for themselves in the face of age-old dangers like inappropriate touching.  Pattie Fitzgerald is the master of doing this.  She uses kid-friendly language that will give young people necessary tools to protect themselves without giving them nightmares. So Suzy Says. 

Medical Medium

Medical Medium Anthony William has helped tens of thousands heal themselves after traditional Western medicine failed to treat them adequately.  You can learn about his craft – and about yourself – in his book. And take a look at his thoughts about the Mysteries of the Thyroid on Goop too. So Suzy Says.  

Poet Extraordinaire Michelle Bitting

Michelle Bitting‘s latest book, the well-reviewed The Couple Who Fell to Earth is another in Bitting’s stellar canon of lilting poetry and exquisite insight about the human condition. A beautiful read as are her previous works Notes to the Beloved and The Good Friday Kiss.  So Suzy Says.        

Crazy Talented Artist

Had the pleasure of sitting near Bee Murphy, a crazy talented illustrator at a lovely summer dinner party. Treat yourself and check out her clever artistry on her Instagram. So Suzy Says.