Bestselling author of humorous and heartfelt women’s fiction
Sara Goodman Confino
Off the Record
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“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.”
“An appealing debut with depth and heart that fans of Jennifer Weiner will enjoy.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“And for She's Up to No Good: “You can almost taste the lobster rolls and smell the warm salt air in Sara Goodman Confino’s latest, which will leave you smiling long after you turn the last page. When Jenna agrees to a road trip with her sassy grandmother, Evelyn, she never could have imagined how her life would change. Confino deftly weaves together two time periods to tell a charming and funny story of true love, second chances, and why we should always be open to new beginnings.”
“A heartfelt and endearing story where generations of women do what women do best—keep one’s feet firmly planted while simultaneously moving forward with love.”
“Brimming with voice and wit, Sara Goodman Confino’s She’s Up to No Good is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. This beautiful story sweeps you up in its magic and doesn’t let go—much like the vivacious main character, Evelyn, a feisty force of nature who teaches her granddaughter what it truly means to live and love without fear. Their adventures—and Evelyn’s tales—will have you laughing, crying, and cheering them on, and you’ll be transported to the setting of the charming seaside town of their family’s roots. This is a gem of a novel and a fantastic follow-up to Confino’s outstanding debut, For the Love of Friends.”
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I lasted exactly long enough to get this picture. Now it’s Daddy’s turn while I bake treats for when they come inside… even if I’m still sticking to toast after yesterday!
I’m down pretty bad with a stomach bug and it has me less sick than what happened in Minneapolis.
Just pointing out that this weekend is the perfect time to curl up with a good book—or all five of mine while you wait for Off the Record, depending on your snowfall zone!
What are you planning to read this weekend?
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You know how social media is fake? Like I think everyone has shoved a mess out of the way to take a picture they could actually post.
Well, mine is too. (Not totally. I do try to show you all a lot of the real chaos.) But what you didn’t see this week if you don’t know me in real life was the utter anxiety-induced mess I became when Off the Record went up on NetGalley.
Yes, this is part of the process. Yes, I believe in this book (seriously. This was the most fun I’ve had writing one yet!). And yes, I know I have some rabid fans who would read my grocery list (which would literally go like the scene in Ghostbusters when Venkman opens Dana’s fridge and goes, “look at all the junk food.” I eat like a raccoon. It’s fine. Leave me alone.). But it’s still scary when people who aren’t my friends, family, and publishing team start reading a new book of mine.
So thank you, @callistoscalling, for being my first Goodreads review and for making my kids yell, “Oh no! She’s gonna cry again!” this morning. What can I say? I’m like Taylor Swift—I cry a lot but I am so productive… it’s an art 😝
Remember to preorder your copy before this baby releases in June (and @parkbooksmd has signed and personalized preorders—just make an account for shipping!)
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Believe it or not, this is NOT a supermodel or AI holding an Off the Record mug, this is actually one of my real-life favorite people. So this #womancrushwednesday, let’s talk about @mrshaben.
A question I get asked ALL the time is how I do all of this *gestures broadly* with young kids. (Real answer: I don’t. My hair is dirty 90% of the time.) But my next-door neighbor/built-in bestie is a large part of how I do what I do. We’re each other’s kids’ second moms. We’re emergency contacts for each other at the school. Hell, I may make her MY emergency contact too.
We share everything, from temporary hair color and face paint for the kids to superglue to beauty products.
I joke that if she ever saw me burying a body, she’d just grab a shovel and join in, no questions asked. And she’s used to me wandering into her yard, looking like a hot mess and pitching a story idea that came to me five minutes earlier. And NO ONE is more excited when than her when that random idea becomes an actual book.
So shout out to the best next door neighbor on the entire planet. I couldn’t imagine doing ANY of this without you! 🩷🩷🩷
I know it’s only the start of January 2026, but I’ve got 2027 on the brain and here’s a little sneak peek…
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