The Wise Women
Book description
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick and one of Read With Jenna's Most Anticipated Books of 2022
"I laughed and shook my head in recognition as the three Wise women crashed through love relationships, terrible advice, and delightful moments of connection. The Wise Women is a smart and tender novel…
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1 author picked The Wise Women as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Maybe not a hidden gem (it was a Good Morning America Buzz Pick), but this one surely should be in everyone’s book bag.
New York City’s the bustling backdrop of this wildly witty novel about two adult daughters and their meddling advice columnist mother. Clementine struggles with working and bringing up her six-year-old boy, and her one comfort is the beautiful Queens home she thought she owned—right up until she discovers her husband has mortgaged their house for his failing start-up.
Sister Barb has a cheating girlfriend, and advice columnist mom has issues of her own! Can Wendy swoop in…
From Caroline's list on hidden gems that won’t stay hidden for long.
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