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Redbook Magazine, March 2011
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Redbook Mag — Mom with the Write Stuff: Allison Winn Scotch
By Crystal Patriarche in May, 2010
This Mother’s Day, New York Times best-selling author Allison Winn Scotch hopes her husband replicates last year when he surprised her with a fabulous new handbag…
Megan McCafferty: SheKnows Chick Lit exclusive
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 30, 2009
Author Megan McCafferty won hearts and readers when she launched her Jessica Darling series in 2001 with her first book, Sloppy…
Amelia Earhart books: A SheKnows Chick Lit guide
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 29, 2009
If you flocked to movie theaters to see Hilary Swank soar as Amelia , the story of legendary airwoman Amelia Earhart, you weren’t…
Nicholas Sparks’ The Last Song: the SheKnows review
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 26, 2009
There are certain things you can count on with a Nicholas Sparks’ book and his legions of fans — both women and men — know this…
A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve: SheKnows Chick Lit Review
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 24, 2009
Anita Shreve usually does magic with her well-known, successful formula of taking one moment, one decision and showing how it can…
On Lipstick and Literature (and judging a book by its cover)
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 14, 2009
I know, I know…it’s horrible, but somewhat true. Because unless it’s an author I already adore or one that came highly recommended and raved about, I peruse the aisles of the book store and only pick up books that catch my eye.
Vampires vs Werewolves: books battle
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 15, 2009
I’m not ashamed to admit that the trailer for New Moon gave me goose bumps. Yes, I am an adult. Yes, I am one of the millions of…
From Audrey Niffenegger to Jane Green, covers compel
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 14, 2009
Whether it’s Megan Crane or Audrey Niffenegger, I judge a book by its cover. There, I’ve said it!
New Book Puts Novelist in the Spirit of Things
By Crystal Patriarche on Oct 11, 2009
For the millions of readers who loved “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and have waited patiently for Audrey Niffenegger’s follow-up novel, the wait is over. “Her Fearful Symmetry” hit bookshelves Sept. 29.
Manning family’s picture book wants to encourage kids to read
By Crystal Patriarche on Sep 29, 2009
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, along with his famous brother Eli and father, Archie, kicked off the 2009 football season with “Family Huddle” (Scholastic Press, $16.99).
Rowan Coleman’s Happy Accident
By Crystal Patriarche on Sep 21, 2009
SheKnows Chick Lit loves us some funny chick lit from across the seas. Wasn’t it Helen Fielding’s adorable Bridget Jones that…
Labor of Love: Book Picks for Labor Day Weekend
By Crystal Patriarche on Sep 3, 2009
Wherever you’re headed for the Labor Day weekend, we’ve chatted up some of our favorite authors, publishing peeps and fans for…
Smart Campus Chick Lit with Joanne Rendell
By Crystal Patriarche on Sep 1, 2009
It’s time to head back to school and SheKnows Chick Lit recommends hitting the campus of Manhattan U — the fictional university…
Gossip Girl: Paula Froelich goes Chick Lit
By Crystal Patriarche on Aug 27, 2009
Paula Froelich leaves the gossip pages behind as the planets align for her Chick Lit debut and tells us all about her Mercury in…
Kathy Buckworth exclusive interview
By Crystal Patriarche on Aug 27, 2009
SuperMom and super-funny author Kathy Buckworth talks to SheKnows Chick Lit about her BlackBerry Diaries…
Audrey Niffenegger exclusive interview
By Crystal Patriarche on Aug 24, 2009
Audrey Niffenegger spends time with SheKnows talking The Time Traveler’s Wife and her new novel, Her Fearful Symmetry.
7 Chick Lit authors to follow on Twitter
By Crystal Patriarche on Aug 24, 2009
If you’re like us here at SheKnows Chick Lit, there’s no such thing as too much information when it comes to our favorite…
Interview with New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch
By Crystal Patriarche on Aug 5, 2009
SheKnows Chick Lit interviews New York Times best-selling author Allison Winn Scotch.
Review of Laura Dave’s The Divorce Party
By Crystal Patriarche on Aug 5, 2009
Laura Dave’s book The Divorce Party has been optioned by Universal Pictures for Jennifer Aniston and her production partner….
6 Chick lit must reads for the beach this summer
By Crystal Patriarche on Aug 5, 2009
It’s nearing the end of summer and time for the perfect last-minute getaway — escape from the daily grind and unwind by the pool…
