Book description
In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She's Up to No Good.
When Marilyn Kleinman is caught making out with the rabbi's son in front of the whole congregation, her parents ship her…
Why read it?
3 authors picked Don't Forget to Write as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A summer spent at the Jersey shore with an eccentric great aunt? This book spoke to my heart.
Sara Goodman Confino is a go-to author for me. Her stories never fail to delight, impress, and intrigue. Each adventure is like stepping into a whole new world.
In the case of this book, we are taken back in full technicolor to the 1960s and are met with a wonderful concoction of mixed generations melding together in a coming-of-age-young-woman versus a wise-older-aunt story.
For Marilyn, there are so many firsts in this book: first time falling in and out of love, first time away from parents, first time learning about unconventional enduring love, and first time discovering that all you…
I loved this multi-generational book about family, love, and finding yourself in the most unexpected ways.
The characters are so well-developed, and the New Jersey Shore setting is downright dreamy. Marilyn is a strong and inspiring protagonist. I couldn’t put it down, but also did not want this book to end!
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