GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY | JUNE 2018 73 By Andrea Peskind Katz / Contributor Editor’s Note: Andrea Peskind Katz has a book review website at Greatthoughts.com and a Book Salon comprised of over 4,000 readers and authors at www.facebook.com/groups/greatthoughtsgreatreaders. THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR BY SALLY HEPWORTH Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, this book proves that the small, perfect towns often hold the deepest secrets! A family drama and compelling suburban mystery. OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES BY ABBI WAXMAN This is a hilarious and poignant novel about four families, their carpool and the affair that changed everything. You were hooked at hilarious and carpool, right? LIMELIGHT BY AMY POEPPEL This is absolutely delightful. Poeppel captures the mom in all of us and spins a fabulous story of Broadway and parenting. Plus, she is from Dallas and will be here on May 24th at Interabang Books. THE LOST FAMILY BY JENNA BLUM This is a poignant perfect immigrant story that also feels like Mad Men. I read it on a long flight and didn’t want to land, so I could keep reading. CAROUSEL BEACH BY ORLY KONIG This features a cryptic letter, a mysterious inscription on a carousel horse and intertwined secrets of love, heartbreak and misunderstandings between three generations of strong willed women. THE HIGH TIDE CLUB BY MARY KAY ANDREWS This is like all of Andrews’ books, summertime perfection. A ninety-nine- year-old eccentric millionaire mistress of Talisa Island summons a young attorney to meet with her. This book is a compelling and witty tale of romance thwarted, friendships renewed, justice delivered and true love found. THE HELLFIRE CLUB BY JAKE TAPPER This is a political thriller by CNN’s Chief Washington Correspondent. Amid the swirl of glamorous and powerful political leaders and deal makers, a mysterious fatal car accident thrusts Charlie, a Congressman, and his wife into an underworld of backroom deals, secret societies and a plot that could change the course of history. THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT BY CHRIS BOHJALIAN This is a captivating mystery. A powerful story about the ways an entire life can change in one night: A flight attendant wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man - and no idea what happened. IF YOU LOVED BIG LITTLE LIES (AND WHO DIDN'T?), READ THESE AT ONCE: GET YOUR BEACH ON WITH THESE: IF YOU NEED TO LOSE YOURSELF IN A BOOK FOR A FIVE-HOUR STRETCH, TRY THESE: GREAT BOOKS FOR FATHER'S DAY GIFTS Lose Yourself in a Good Book