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Readers review summer's buzzed-about books

  • Readers review summer's buzzed-about books
    Readers review the latest books. —ELLESet against the backdrop of post–World War II America, Tigers in Red Weather tells of cousins who return to their family's estate. Recovering from marrying a man who never truly loved her, Helena reunites with cousin Nick, fleeing a similarly damaged marriage. While at the estate, the women's children come upon the body of a dead woman. Soon, the family's goal of a fun-filled summer becomes fraught with deceit, affairs and acts of secrecy.—Cassandra C., Fairview, TX
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  • Readers review summer's buzzed-about books
    The young characters in Seating Arrangements are rendered with delightful realism as they struggle with questions of where to go in life, who to be with, and ultimately, what kind of person to be. In a different kind of book, the bride would have been the main character, but Shipstead tells the bride's story from the point of view of her family and friends, making for a more interesting read.—Elizabeth Moeller, Syracuse, NYON ELLE: Best Wedding Hair of 2012
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  • Readers review summer's buzzed-about books
    The World Without You tells of a family coming together for the one-year anniversary of a son who was killed in Iraq. Mired in grief, the parents have tentatively decided to separate and are tasked with sharing this news with their three daughters, who bring along their husbands and children. Each character is developed with such sensitivity and originality that it would be easy to believe that this book was non-fiction.—Lori Matthews, San Francisco
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  • Readers review summer's buzzed-about books
    In Lizz Free or Die, Lizz Winstead delivers, with an unapologetically smart and feminist take on life. It was interesting to learn of her hilarious and exemplary path from punk rock comic to creator of The Daily Show.—Elizabeth Moeller, Syracuse, NYON ELLE: 16 Trendy Ways to Wear Your Hair This Summer
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  • Readers review summer's buzzed-about books
    Girl Walks into a Bar... is a humorous reflection on Dratch's ascent from struggling stand-up comic to Saturday Night Live. She treats us to behind-the-scenes snippets of working with the SNL mainstays. The real depth of her story begins, however, when she meets her partner, John, and becomes pregnant in her early forties.—Lori H. Matthews, San FranciscoON ELLE: The Most Controversial Infertility Treatments
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    Readers review the latest books. —ELLE

    "Set against the backdrop of post–World War II America, Tigers in Red Weather tells of cousins who return to their family's estate. Recovering from marrying a man who never truly loved her, Helena reunites with cousin Nick, fleeing a similarly damaged marriage. While at the estate, the women's children come upon the body of a dead woman. Soon, the family's goal of a fun-filled summer becomes fraught with deceit, affairs and acts of secrecy."—Cassandra C., Fairview, TX

  • Hilarity & Heartbreak

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    "The young characters in Seating Arrangements are rendered with delightful realism as they struggle with questions of where to go in life, who to be with, and ultimately, what kind of person to be. In a different kind of book, the bride would have been the main character, but Shipstead tells the bride's story from the point of view of her family and friends, making for a more interesting read."—Elizabeth Moeller, Syracuse, NY

    ON ELLE: Best Wedding Hair of 2012

  • Authentic & Cathartic

    3 of 5

    "The World Without You tells of a family coming together for the one-year anniversary of a son who was killed in Iraq. Mired in grief, the parents have tentatively decided to separate and are tasked with sharing this news with their three daughters, who bring along their husbands and children. Each character is developed with such sensitivity and originality that it would be easy to believe that this book was non-fiction."—Lori Matthews, San Francisco

  • Wit & Wisdom

    4 of 5

    "In Lizz Free or Die, Lizz Winstead delivers, with an unapologetically smart and feminist take on life. It was interesting to learn of her hilarious and exemplary path from punk rock comic to creator of The Daily Show."—Elizabeth Moeller, Syracuse, NY

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  • Laughter & Love

    5 of 5

    "Girl Walks into a Bar... is a humorous reflection on Dratch's ascent from struggling stand-up comic to Saturday Night Live. She treats us to behind-the-scenes snippets of working with the SNL mainstays. The real depth of her story begins, however, when she meets her partner, John, and becomes pregnant in her early forties."—Lori H. Matthews, San Francisco

    ON ELLE: The Most Controversial Infertility Treatments

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