Lynda Cohen Loigman grew up in Longmeadow, MA. She received a B.A. in English and American Literature from Harvard College and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She is now a student of the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and lives with her husband and two children in Chappaqua, NY.
Austen at Sea (2025) Natalie Jenner "I could not love this novel more! From the glorious opening courtroom scene...to the brilliant and intrepid Stevenson sisters whose journeys, both outward and internal, are as bold and original as that of our most renowned fictional heroines, to the wonderfully whimsical cameo appearances of real-life literary legends such as Louisa May Alcott and Charles Dickens-this is a story so beautifully conceived and so full of lush Victorian ambiance that I found myself stopping every few pages just for the pleasure of reading it out loud. Austen at Sea is more than a charming comfort read for Austen enthusiasts. It is a masterfully crafted literary world and a dazzling commentary on female empowerment which will not only captivate but educate and inspire. Jenner's fourth novel is an absolute triumph!"
The Time Keepers (2024) Alyson Richman "The Time Keepers is a magnificent and tender exploration of what it means to find a way back to ourselves in the wake of unimaginable loss. With stunning honesty and compassion Richman braids the stories of four unique characters living in the aftermath of the Vietnam war. Together, this mismatched quartet sets out to answer some of life's most challenging questions: Is it possible to find a home among strangers who cannot begin to imagine our past? Can friendship and love bridge the divide of language, culture, and faith? And with enough patience and time, can we hope to heal our own wounded souls? Richman wrestles with these questions and more in this truly extraordinary story."
The Fabled Earth (2024) Kimberly Brock "Kimberly Brock's THE FABLED EARTH is a brilliantly layered, unforgettable story of memory, myth, and found family. Off the coast of Georgia, on Cumberland Island, three separate women search for belonging in the wake of incomprehensible loss. Weaving a stunning Southern landscape, Gilded Age glamour, and the societal turmoil of the late 1950s, Brock takes readers on an epic journey that conjures the longing of forgotten youth while simultaneously reminding us of its dangers. I have never read a novel where the author's love of storytelling shines more brightly than this one."
Klara's Truth (2024) Susan Weissbach Friedman "Klara's Truth is an ambitious and heartfelt novel about the ways in which our adult lives are shaped by the secrets of our past. From Maine to New York to modern-day Warsaw, Susan Weissbach brings readers on a journey of self-discovery, newfound family, and acceptance."
All the Summers in Between (2024) Brooke Lea Foster "A taut, dynamic examination of friendship, marriage, and the inescapable consequences of who we choose to trust and love. With everything to keep the pages turning - complex and vulnerable characters, perfectly flawed relationships, and an overwhelming sense of danger that lurks around every twisted corner - Foster's stunning prose and inspired details almost made me forget just how fast my heart was beating. This is a summer book to read all year long! An amazing story!"
The Trouble with You (2024) Ellen Feldman "An inspiring and thoughtful exploration of female ambition, creative spirit, and what it means for a woman to defy expectations in order to build the life she deserves. ...A compelling and insightful novel."
Kissing Kosher (2023) Jean Meltzer "Readers will devour this one-of-a-kind novel, that covers everything from relationships, intimacy, and sex, to family dysfunction and intergenerational trauma. Jean writes romance the way your Bubbe bakes challah--with devotion, delight, and loads of love."
Hotel Laguna (2023) Nicola Harrison "Nicola Harrison has done it again with another wonderfully compelling and propulsive read featuring an indomitable, original heroine who struggles to find a sense of purpose and belonging in postwar Southern California. After Hazel is fired from her airplane factory job to make room for the men returning home from war, her professional and personal life is in tatters. Reinventing herself as an artist's model and assistant, she is drawn into the glamorous and exclusive art world of Laguna Beach. Full of lavish settings and complex characters, Hotel Laguna combines Harrison's trademark passion for historical details with a dash of mystery and romance. Add in a fallen fiance, an infamous boss, and a notorious lost painting, and readers won't be able to look away! This book truly has it all!"
Daughters of Nantucket (2023) Julie Gerstenblatt "For admirers of AHAB'S WIFE and GONE WITH THE WIND, this sweeping and thoroughly engaging epic is sure to captivate lovers of historical romantic fiction."
The Love Scribe (2023) Amy Meyerson "Readers will adore this charming and thoroughly original novel! With wisdom and whimsy, Meyerson offers a series of heartwarming vignettes which explore love, loss, grief and hope. This is a story for readers and writers alike, as it contemplates the courage and fortitude that true creative expression requires. I was utterly enchanted!"
The Thread Collectors (2022) Shaunna J Edwards and Alyson Richman "The Thread Collectors is a gift - not only for lovers of historical fiction, but for readers everywhere who search for hidden truths behind the facts we think we know. Like the fearless, sensitive, and resourceful women they write about, Edwards and Richman have stitched together a glorious tapestry of resilience, survival, friendship, and love. This is a Civil War story unlike any other - a story readers will treasure from the very first page."
Angels of the Pacific (2022) Elise Hooper "Elise Hooper's latest book is a meticulously researched, captivating story about WWII nurses serving in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation. In Angels of the Pacific, Hooper pushes past the boundaries of the traditional war novel to reveal little-known details of the challenges endured by an extraordinarily brave and resilient group of women. Infused with Hooper's trademark heart and bountiful narrative abilities, this is a tale that shocks and inspires."
The Lobotomist's Wife (2022) Samantha Greene Woodruff "The Lobotomist's Wife is a stunning exploration of blind ambition gone awry and the sacrifices one extraordinary woman must make in order to protect innocent people from harm. Woodruff impresses both with her prose and her mastery of this challenging subject matter. Readers are sure to be drawn to this compelling and relatable debut."
The Family (2021) Naomi Krupitsky "Compelling and electrically charged...The Family explores the darkness that lurks just below the surface of compulsory Sunday dinners, forced family vacations, and the crushing obligations of silence and obedience."
The Secret Stealers (2021) Jane Healey "The Secret Stealers is a flawlessly crafted and engrossing story of the unexpected ways in which war changes who we are. Once again, Healey gifts readers with her trademark characters: everyday women who prove themselves to be extraordinary—women so relatable, so endearing, and so brave that they jump off the page and into our hearts."
Millicent Glenn's Last Wish (2020) Tori Whitaker "Tenderly told and full of heart, Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish is a deeply satisfying story that hooked me from the first page. Tori Whitaker’s debut offers a fresh and poignant perspective on motherhood, loss, and, ultimately, forgiveness."
The Boy and the Lake (2020) Adam Pelzman "The Boy and the Lake is a poignant and haunting coming-of-age story ... a multifaceted, evocative and masterfully told tale."
We Came Here to Shine (2020) Susie Orman Schnall "We Came Here to Shine is a perfectly crafted and dynamic tale of female ambition, professional rivalry, and family secrets, all set against the sensational backdrop of the 1939 New York World’s Fair. An unlikely friendship between a struggling Hollywood starlet and a budding female journalist becomes the extraordinary centerpiece of this beautifully-told story, which reveals not only the glamorous and optimistic side of the Fair, but the sordid reality of what goes on behind the scenes. With masterful attention to historical detail, Susie Orman Schnall has gifted us with a remarkable novel about the challenges women face and the courage they must summon in order to lead the lives they deserve."
Lost Autumn (2020) Mary-Rose MacColl "With extraordinary insight and compassion, Mary-Rose MacColl has woven a captivating story of charming rakes, lost innocence, and the devastating consequences that sometimes result when we choose to place our trust in the wrong people. An exquisitely told and thoughtful tale."
Lady Clementine (2020) Marie Benedict "In her latest novel, Lady Clementine, Marie Benedict has gifted us all with another thoughtful and illuminating behind-the-scenes look at one of history's most unusual and extraordinary women. Benedict stuns readers with a glorious assortment of Clementine Churchill's most personal secrets: her scandalous childhood, her unexpected role as a social outsider, her maternal insecurities, and the daily struggles she faces to smooth her husband's political blunders and to keep up with his relentless demands for guidance and attention. With a historian's eye and a writer's heart, Benedict provides an unforgettable glimpse into the private world of a brilliant woman whose impact and influence on world events deserves to be acknowledged."
House on Endless Waters (2020) Emuna Elon "Intricately woven and lushly layered...With achingly exquisite, delicate prose, Elon explores the creative mind's power to reimagine a life and memory's power to recognize truth. An unforgettable read."
A Fire Sparkling (2019) Julianne MacLean "A young woman’s quest to find the truth about her grandmother’s past reveals World War II intrigue, mistaken identity, and a labyrinth of romance, doubt, and lies. A Fire Sparkling is a satisfying and heartfelt page-turner that keeps readers guessing until the very last page. This book combines so many of my favorite things—long-held family secrets, surprising characters, and resilient women who fight for love."
The Chelsea Girls (2019) Fiona Davis "In her most impressive and ambitious novel yet, Davis has given us an expertly plotted and emotional tale of the aftermath of war, the insidious way that fear-mongering can divide us, and the unexpected ways that art brings us together. The Chelsea Girls is a masterfully crafted story of a bond between two women that is strong enough to overcome the heartache of war, the pressures of fame, and the gut-wrenching betrayal that accompanies dangerous secrets. This is one of the most powerful and moving stories of female friendship I have ever read."
Mother Country (2019) Irina Reyn "Heartbreaking and hopeful all at once, Irina Reyn's Mother Country, is a dazzling story of a mother's promise postponed, but never truly broken."
The Summer List (2018) Amy Mason Doan "In her mesmerizing debut, Amy Mason Doan challenges everything we think we know about family and forgiveness. Readers will be swept up in this haunting story of buried secrets and lost love."
The English Wife (2018) Lauren Willig "Full of Gilded Age glamour and Gothic suspense, The English Wife will haunt readers long after the story ends. Willig draws us in immediately - not just with an opulent setting and sensational gossip - but with a crime so visually stunning, I was left gasping for air by the end of chapter one. From London to old New York, readers will be mesmerized. Willig's writing is so smart and her pacing so masterful that readers will be guessing until the very last page. The English Wife combines the all insight of Edith Wharton with the tension and intrigue of Daphne du Maurier. It is Willig at her very best and most compelling."
