Join us for an in-person celebration with local author Marilyn Rothstein to celebrate the release of her new book.

This program is part of our “Escape the Politics” Tuesdays in October series, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library.

Marilyn will be joined in conversation with NYT bestselling author of twenty-five page turners Kristan Higgins (Look on the Bright Side, A Little Ray of Sunshine) and Amazon bestselling author of comedy-infused women’s fiction Maddie Dawson (Let’s Pretend This Will Work,  The Magic of Found Objects). Laughter guaranteed!

A woman drops everything to spend more time with her grandchild, only to discover new truths about herself. A humorous, heartfelt, feel-good novel from the author of Crazy to Leave You.

For Jodi Wexler, a Florida doctor with a flourishing practice, only one thing’s missing: the chance to be with her eight-year-old granddaughter, Macallan.

When Jodi’s restauranteur daughter asks her to watch Macallan in the Berkshires while she takes care of some business out of town, Jodi can’t say yes fast enough. Neither Jodi’s podiatric patients nor her just-fired, suddenly retired husband can keep her away. But when Jodi arrives, she discovers she’s not the only grandma at Lisa’s house. Lisa’s mother-in-law, Di—a hard-nosed real estate agent—has moved into the house. What’s more, there’s Grannie Annie, the twenty-seven-year-old girlfriend of Lisa’s oddball father-in-law. They’re not the only surprises. Lisa’s marriage is faltering even as her new restaurant is taking off.

As the competition for Macallan’s attention among the three “grandmas” increases, Lisa drops a bomb about her life that changes everything. Under pressure, and determined to help her daughter, Jodi must choose her next step. Her decision surprises everyone—Jodi, most of all.

“Marilyn Simon Rothstein is a comic genius whose warmth and wisdom can also bring tears to my eyes. WHO LOVES YOU BEST—about multi-generational family and friendship—is her best book yet.”  —Jennifer Belle, author, SWANNA IN LOVE

“If you don’t laugh while reading Marilyn Simon Rothstein, you’re dead inside.”–Kristan Higgins, author, A LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE

“Marilyn Simon Rothstein returns with a hilarious, witty and wise novel about a podiatrist who finds her feet when she discovers that becoming a grandmother expands her world in unexpected and ultimately delightful ways.”–Thelma Adams, author, BITTERSWEET BROOKLYN

Please register so we can plan for enough refreshments!

Books by all three authors will be for sale at this event. Books are paperback, prices range from $12-16. Cash, or check payable to “Avon Library”