Blush
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Jamie Brenner
From acclaimed author Jamie Brenner comes a stunning new novel about three generations of women who discover that the scandalous books of their past may just be the key to saving their family's future. For decades, the Hollander Estates winery has been the premier destination for lavish parties and romantic day trips on the North Fork of Long Island. But behind the lush vineyards and majestic estate house, the Hollander family fortunes have suffered and the threat of a sale brings old wounds to the surface. For matriarch Vivian, she fears that this summer season could be their last—and that selling their winery to strangers could expose a dark secret she's harbored for decades. Meanwhile, her daughter, Leah, who was turned away from the business years ago, finds her marriage at a crossroads and returns home for a sorely needed escape. And granddaughter Sadie, grappling with a crisis of her own, runs to the vineyard looking for inspiration. But when Sadie uncovers journals from Vivian's old book club dedicated to scandalous novels of decades past, she realizes that this might be the distraction they all need. Reviving the "trashy" book club, the Hollander women find that the stories hold the key to their fight not only for the vineyeard, but for the life and love they've wanted all along. Blush is a bighearted story of love, family, and second chances, and an ode to the blockbuster novels that have shaped generations of women.
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Author
Jamie Brenner
Pages
384
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2021-06-22
ISBN
0593085760 9780593085769
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"Awesome family dynamics"
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Mammachelle
"Tasting notes: fruit forward with a crisp presence, but unexpected depths of flavor linger on the palate. Perfectly paired with end of summer patio dining and book club conversation.<br/><br/>In all seriousness, I throughly enjoyed this novel. And I followed my own advice and read this while traveling to Napa, so I really couldn’t have picked a better book to pair it with.<br/><br/>I’ve read a couple of Jamie Brenner’s books already, so I expected the family drama and journey to self realization. What I didn’t expect was the feminist angle in a male dominated industry. It’s something I wouldn’t have appreciated without being told, but I’m happy to report I did attend a winery that has a woman as the winemaker! We’ve a long way to go, but I loved the displays of female empowerment here.<br/><br/>It’s still a fun, lighthearted summer novel, but I enjoyed the layers underneath, as well as the three generations of strong women! Definitely drink some rose whole reading, it enhances the profile for sure!<br/>"
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Allie Peduto