Kristyn Lewis

2 weeks ago | muckrack.com | Kristyn Lewis |Ted Cavanaugh

A Mother of a MemoirErika J. Simpson’s mom was a fighter: She battled cancer five times and could talk her way out of—or into—anything. In Simpson’s new memoir, This Is Your Mother, she artfully weaves together vignettes from her childhood and young adulthood to tell an evocative story about the moments when you begin to see your parents as people. This unique but relatable portrayal of a mother-daughter relationship is a beautiful tribute that doesn’t shy away from complex feelings.

1 month ago | muckrack.com | Kristyn Lewis |Ted Cavanaugh

Mysterious JourneyIn Heartwood by Amity Gaige (Sea Wife), 42-year-old Valerie is nearing the finish line of her Appalachian Trail hike when she disappears in the Maine wilderness. Beverly, the law enforcement officer directing the search, grows increasingly worried as the days slip by without any clues. A few hundred miles south, Lena, a 76-year-old in a Connecticut retirement community, becomes enthralled by the case.

1 month ago | realsimple.com | Kristyn Lewis |Jenny Brown

Photo: Daniel Grizelj/Getty Images Every year, we select the new novels, memoirs, and short story collections we enjoyed most. Here are the books that moved us, made us think, made us laugh, and reminded us why reading is so good for us. Keep checking this list as we update it throughout the year! You're sure to find something great for your book club—or just a cozy night in.

Oct 1, 2024 | realsimple.com | Kristyn Lewis

Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Who doesn’t love Ina Garten?! Like so many of us, I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember, and I have the rainbow of Barefoot Contessa cookbooks lined up on my kitchen shelf to prove it. The pages inside are dog-eared and splattered, evidence of their good use over the years.

Aug 23, 2024 | muckrack.com | Kristyn Lewis |Chelsea Kyle

Thrilling Lit FictionNational Book Award finalist Rumaan Alam captivated readers with 2020’s startling Leave the World Behind. In his new novel, Brooke is a young woman living in New York City, working at an aging billionaire’s family foundation, yearning to find her purpose. After her employer enlists her help in deciding how to give away his fortune, she becomes entranced by the power of wealth.