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Get a detailed recap of this book-to-screen adaptation! Apple TV+'s new series "Lady in the Lake" is an adaptation of Laura Lippman's 2019 novel. The series, set in 1966 Baltimore, stars Natalie Portman as Maddie and Moses Ingram as Cleo. The story begins with a young Jewish girl, Tessie, going missing while also following the converging lives of two women: Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife turned investigative journalist, and Cleo Johnson, a Black single mother grappling with the socio-political climate of 1966 Baltimore. Through parallel storytelling, the episode highlights their struggles and the dramatic events that unfold.
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How does a week-long family vacation at Cape Cod highlight how much of life changes, remains the same, and spotlights all the highs, lows, complexities and simplicities in life? That's what you discover in this episode, but also in Catherine Newman's novel "Sandwich." The novel is set against the backdrop of an annual family beach vacation. It follows Rocky, a woman in her mid-fifties, as she navigates menopause, aging parents, and adult children. The conversation highlights how the unchanging setting of Cape Cod accentuates the personal and familial changes over the years. It was such a joy chatting with Catherine, and we also discussed her previous book, "We All Want Impossible Things," get reading recommendations, plus more.
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Let's return to 1999 and have fun adventures in New York City! In this episode, author Suzanne Rindell joins me to talk about her novel, "Summer Fridays." The story follows Sawyer, an editorial assistant in NYC during the summer of 1999, as she forms an unexpected friendship with Nick amidst their partners' busy schedules. Suzanne shares her inspiration from NYC post 9/11 and the pandemic, discusses her characters, and gives recommendations for summer activities in NYC. She also talks about her transition from writing historical mysteries to rom-coms, her favorite authors, and her hope for her new book.
BOOK:
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THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SUMMER READING GUIDE
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