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For the Love of Friends: A Novel Paperback – August 1, 2021

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A sharp and hilariously relatable novel about the business of weddings, the toll they can take, and the lengths one exasperated bridesmaid will go to for the love of friends.

Lily Weiss is her mother’s worst nightmare: thirty-two and single―the horror! She’s also a talented writer but hides behind a boring job at a science foundation. To her friends, she’s reliable and selfless, which is how she winds up a bridesmaid in five weddings in six weeks. Anything for her three best friends and two (younger) siblings, right? Even if her own love life is…well, she’d rather not talk about it. To keep her sanity, Lily needs a safe place to vent.

And so her anonymous blog, Bridesmania, is born. The posts start pouring out of her: all the feels about mom-zillas, her vanishing bank balance, the wicked bridesmaids of the west, high-strung brides-to-be, body-shaming dress clerks, bachelorette parties, and Spanx for days, not to mention being deemed guardian of eighty-eight-year-old Granny (who enjoys morning mimosas in the nude) for her brother’s destination wedding.

So far the blog has stayed anonymous. But as everyone knows, few things online remain secret forever…

When all is said and done, can Lily help all five couples make it to happily ever after? And will her own happy ending be close behind?

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Named as “One of the 25 Best Books of Summer 2021” by Frolic

“An appealing debut with depth and heart that fans of Jennifer Weiner will enjoy.” ―Library Journal

“Whether you’ve been a bridesmaid a dozen times or somehow avoided the whole mess, For the Love of Friends is not to be missed. Funny and touching, Sara Goodman Confino has created a story that’s as wild as a good bachelorette party and as romantic as a first dance. I gobbled it up like wedding cake!” ―Kelly Harms, Washington Post bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

“When Lily Weiss agrees to be a bridesmaid in five weddings over six weeks, she finds herself and her bank account stretched to the breaking point in this hilarious novel filled with bridal meltdowns, handsome and obnoxious groomsmen, meddling mamas, wayyyyy too much Spanx, and one supposed-to-be-anonymous blog that allows Lily to vent. Sara Goodman Confino hits every note just right, with pitch-perfect dialogue and a healthy, fun dose of snark, along with plenty of love and warmth. A laugh-out-loud read.” ―Maddie Dawson, Washington Post bestselling author of Matchmaking for Beginners

“For the Love of Friends is a delightful escape from reality―27 Dresses meets Mean Girls. The perfect mix of hilarious, outrageous, and thoughtful, with a deeply relatable heroine. An unputdownable must-read!” ―Suzy Krause, bestselling author of Sorry I Missed You

“Amid a flurry of ‘I dos,’ bridesmaid Lily Weiss navigates five weddings in six weeks―her saving grace the Bridesmania blog she writes exposing the high stakes and high costs of wedding culture for those in the throes and woes of love. With Lily’s love life woven throughout, our bighearted heroine’s misguided attempts at bridesmaid wizardry will engage readers invited to attend this rollicking―and at times emotionally bruising―march down multiple aisles. Say yes to this story about self-reflection, forgiveness, and, ultimately, courageous leaps of faith, written with wit and razor-sharp truth. A real gem of a bridesmaid tale!” ―Julie Valerie, bestselling author of Holly Banks Full of Angst and The Peculiar Fate of Holly Banks

About the Author

Sara Goodman Confino teaches high school English and journalism in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and two miniature schnauzers, Rosie and Sandy. When she’s not writing or working out, she can be found on the beach or at a Bruce Springsteen show, sometimes even dancing onstage. For more information visit www.saraconfino.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lake Union Publishing (August 1, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1542027594
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542027595
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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Sara Goodman Confino teaches high school English and journalism in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and miniature schnauzers, Sandy and Gracie. When she’s not writing or working out, she can be found on the beach or at a Bruce Springsteen show, sometimes even dancing onstage. For more information visit www.saraconfino.com.

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I don't even know where to begin with how much I loved "For the Love of Friends". It's probably one of the most relatable books I've read in awhile.Lily is a female in her early 30's, lives with a roommate in the DC metro area, is not married (or even close to having a prospect for marriage), is trying to decide if sheeven likes what she does for a living, and... she's in 5 weddings in one year (two of which are her younger siblings).To manage her feelings about everything, instead of writing in a diary like one used to do, she finds herself starting an anonymous Wordpress blog.This is the kind of story that doesn't feel out of the realm of possibility and is quite the roller coaster ride. It keeps the reader wondering "will Lily's blog ever be found out?", "if yes, how?", and "will she continue to be in any of these5 weddings?"I found myself snorting or laughing out loud multiple times throughout this read. And hopefully this isn't a spoiler, butI did cry a bit towards the end because the character development is fantastic and you feel like you really witnessed someone experience self-realization.I highly recommend this book. And I honestly think it would make a fabulous film or even Netflix series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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My third book by this author and I can’t get enough! So many great, complex characters. The FMC was entertaining, flawed, and relatable! The MMC is someone I hope to find myself someday - a best friend and love interest. The storyline was so enticing, I couldn’t put this book down. I would definitely read again and I’m looking forward to more books by this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars super fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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19) For the Love of Friends by Sara Goodman Confino

Lily has been asked to be in five weddings, all occurring within a 6 week period. And she is overwhelmed. She is 32 and very single and both of her younger siblings are getting married? How is that fair? And her work friend Caryn comes from a lot more money than she does, and has high expectations. Lily needs to find a way to vent her frustrations and make some money. And so she starts a blog.

This one was cute. There are some reasonable brides and some not so reasonable brides. I was in my fair share of weddings in the day and ladies, I thank you for not asking me to change my hair color or get eyelash expenses or spend $3000 on a bachelorette trip to New Orleans. I definitely got lucky in that respect.

This one was fun. It was well written and made me both laugh and cringe. In the end, Lily learns a lesson, but at the same time, I’m not sure her friends are really all that great. She takes on a little bit too much of the responsibility when I think it could’ve been shared. But I’m definitely adding more books by this author to my list.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a very fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Lighthearted & fun. A happy & touching book with some romance sprinkled in. The perfect book to read at the end of the day!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Discovery!
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I've never read this author before and am loving her! Her books are engaging, funny, and keep you turning those pages! I've snatched up everything she has written and cannot wait until her next release!
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Suze Lewis
4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A FUN BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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I usually am not into "chick lit," but I really enjoyed this book. Parts were laugh out loud funny, many parts were laugh out loud funny and others touched nerves I can relate to, especially Lily's hypercrititical mother Joan. My mom Irene, whom I lost in March 2020 is a soul sister to Joan and just as oblivious. I feel like Sara Goodman Confino ,(or Lily) and I could sit down with a pitcher of dirty martinis with extra olives and trade horror stories.

The characters were so true to life, even Coven Leader Caroline that I would find myself muttering "Just punch her in the snoot" or "Dump red wine over her head," and I will admit the "surprise twist" at the end i had figured out halfway through the book, but who cares? The book is well-written (though someone please proof it. There is a sentence. I think during the Amy's hen party on the left hand page toward the top that I read aloud three times and it still didn't make sense. I think there is a word missing.

Bur why dwell on the less than good parts? This was the sort of book I read until 2 am on a night i needed to get up early, abd one that occupied my thoughts until I could get back to it.

I am eagerly looking forward to Ms Confino's next book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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Oh, I really enjoyed this story. It was very well written. It was so easy to visualize the characters and the settings.
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Tiffany
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
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This novel immediately drew me in with its sharp wit and dry humor. The protagonist talks directly to the reader, which is a style that I enjoy. However, even though I liked Lily, I’m not sure how I feel about the book as a whole.

For most of the book, Lily’s friends and family are kind of the worst. Some body shame and nitpick her looks, some put her down, and some expect her to fight their battles for them. So she’s spending a ton of money for people who don’t seem to have the redeeming qualities to warrant it.

I also felt like the blog didn’t factor in as much as I thought it would. It doesn’t have a ton of traction in the beginning, so Lily is mainly posting on it for her own venting outlet. Based on the book’s description, I expected to read a lot more actual blog posts. Instead, most of the novel is just Lily dealing with crappy scenarios.

I did really enjoy the buildup between Lily and Alex. It was nice to see their friendship start from scratch and build into something more. However, I didn’t feel like I got enough of the romantic part of it after the big conflict at the end. The epilogue wasn’t truly an epilogue, it was just a last chapter in the book because it’s the same night of the last wedding and it’s only a couple pages long. I know the point of this book isn’t to be a romance, and is more women’s fiction focused on Lily. But because the romance was explored, I wish it had been fleshed out more at the end.

Speaking of the big conflict - it reminded me of the part in Mean Girls when everything blows up for Cady and she subsequently gets blamed for the Burn Book. Yes, Lily was over the line with some of what she posted in the blog (mainly because it was anonymous and she thought no one would find out), but the people in her life were also legitimately horrible to her at points and there’s not much focus on that part of it.

I went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars because I did enjoy the book, especially the second half, but in the end I felt like I was left with puzzle pieces that didn’t quite fit for me.

For those that take this into consideration - there are no sex scenes, but there are curse words and plenty of f-bombs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An uplifting funny story
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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The ups and downs of weddings and being a true friend. Sometimes that is hard Families don't help. The authors grandma is a riot just like in her other book. Her real grandma must be very special
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Fun read
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2023
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It has been a while since I enjoyed a book so much. Loved the story and hope there's more to come!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
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OMG!!!OMG!!!excellent work, read it in one sitting as unable to put it down..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, relatable, and so much fun.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2021
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Oh my gosh! I loved this book so much. Read it in a single day. I stayed up late to read, read while getting my youngest ready for school, carried on reading all day. I'm not sure if the kids or the other half have been fed, or if I've washed my face, but it was a cracking, fantastic, compulsive read.
I read the Kindle version, but I absolutely have to buy a paper copy - actually several - to gift to every one of my bookworm friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR!!!
Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2022
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The only problem I have with this book is that I can’t put it down! I’ve started reading before bed again to wind down… but with this book I find myself tired eyed saying “just one more page” … SO GOOD!

It’s an easy story to get into, the writing is fabulous! It’s whimsical and fun but also sophisticated. Sara Goodman Confino is by far my favourite Author. I’ve got ADD so I need a GOOD book if Im going to read, otherwise I tune out and read the same page over and over but never absorb. But with Sara’s books I can’t get enough! Her characters are always so relatable. The stories are captivating to get lost in, while also realistic with the world. Can’t say enough… wish I had half her writing skills to write a better review !!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR!!!
Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2022
The only problem I have with this book is that I can’t put it down! I’ve started reading before bed again to wind down… but with this book I find myself tired eyed saying “just one more page” … SO GOOD!

It’s an easy story to get into, the writing is fabulous! It’s whimsical and fun but also sophisticated. Sara Goodman Confino is by far my favourite Author. I’ve got ADD so I need a GOOD book if Im going to read, otherwise I tune out and read the same page over and over but never absorb. But with Sara’s books I can’t get enough! Her characters are always so relatable. The stories are captivating to get lost in, while also realistic with the world. Can’t say enough… wish I had half her writing skills to write a better review !!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2023
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Funny story, great vocabulary (didn't have to use the F word to describe everything), an honest look at what friendship is about. But, (there has to be a but if it's not a 5-star) it gets really old to hear how much alcohol one can consume, and the only thing there is to do is get drunk at a party, and repercussions of said drunkenness. There is life beyond alcohol abuse.
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