Jackpot Summer
By Elyssa Friedland
The Jacobson siblings are mourning their mother’s death. They decide to spend July 4th weekend cleaning out the recently sold family beach house since Dad is moving to Boca Raton. Taking a break, Noah, the youngest and favored sibling, ventures to the local convenience store where Powerball is the hot ticket of the weekend. His sisters chip in for the fun, while the eldest and his snooty wife decline declaring “lotteries are designed for stupid people.” Easy for Matthew to say since they are high powered attorneys who make oodles of money. Busy adjusting to Dad’s retirement, the Jacobsons are shocked when they win the JACKPOT! While they dream of how to spend their millions they must also decide if they can tolerate the guilt of leaving Matthew out of the group. Extravagant purchases, unnecessary trips and meaningless donations backfire as the big win cashes in. The Fabulous Foursome realize family comes first and money really can’t buy happiness. Laugh out loud with this winning beach read! Available June 2024.
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl
By Renee Rosen
In New York City, a woman named Estée Lauder was making face creams and lotions in her small apartment. In 1938 employment was scarce with war looming on the horizon. Estée began selling her products in local beauty parlors, giving facials and free samples to any woman with a moment to spare. As her product line grew so did her visions of fame and fortune. One day Estée befriends Gloria, the new shampoo girl. Younger and less assured, Estée takes Gloria under her wing. Gloria had grown a pampered socialite – but when her father went to Sing Sing, her entire world disappeared. Having changed her last name, this was a secret she would never reveal but what she understood about their wealthy customers would close the deal. United in their bravery and can-do spirit, these women relentlessly pursue financial success and personal happiness, steadfast in their mission to demonstrate that women can indeed have it all. Inspired by the remarkable true life story of cosmetics mogul Estée Lauder.
The Sicilian Inheritance
By Jo Piazza
Sara’s restaurant has failed, her marriage ended and she lost full custody of her daughter. As the world she carefully created implodes, her dear Aunt Rosie quietly passes away. Always full of surprises, Rosie left Sara a letter, her final instructions. She arranged a trip to Sicily where their family once lived. Sara is meant to scatter Rosie’s ashes and confirm that the valuable piece of land Rosie inherited from Sara’s great grandmother Serafina still exists. If the land is legally theirs, Sara will acquire the property. When she arrives she is immediately bombarded by a cast of quirky characters who appear overly anxious to help this beautiful American girl. With each step she takes, Sara uncovers more and more family secrets. Narrated by Serafina in the early 1900s and intertwined with Sara’s contemporary journey, this captivating tale envelops us in the lives of courageous women driven by the pursuit of freedom, family, and love. Set amidst the breathtaking mountains of Sicily, this page-turner brims with history and mystery.
Rich AF
By Vivian Tu
Working at JP Morgan was initially a dream come true after graduating college. Vivian Tu snagged her job on Wall Street but quickly realized these troops were “stale, male and pale.” Vivian tried hard to live by her motto for any job – to “earn and learn.” But after struggling through long hours and rarely recognized accomplishments, Vivian was exhausted. Even though the immigrant mentality she was raised with exemplified saving pennies and hard work to become rich, she realized this was never going to happen if her skills were undervalued. Vivian knew she would never be a member of the boys club. After reevaluating her career and a successful sales position at BuzzFeed, Vivian accidentally fell into the online world of TikTok. Her 3.5 million followers devour her quick tips and tutorials on money, career and financial literacy. Focusing on women who are historically left behind, Vivian is your new BFF who can teach you how to take control of your bank account. Who knew finance could be fun?!
Die with Zero
By Bill Perkins
All our lives we save for a rainy day, encouraged to contribute a percent of our earnings to a retirement fund. We may have watched our parents do better than their parents, and their grandparents live longer lives than their parents. Methods of saving, spending and waiting for our golden years is deeply ingrained in our society and we often make financial decisions on auto pilot. Bucket lists are a new trend for this generation to organize experiences they are looking forward to – when they have the time and money. Author Bill Perkins shines a light on our collective mistake. Each decade we may have saved more money but now have less time. When we have the most time we will not have the ability to participate in the experiences we’ve been long waiting for. And most importantly, spending time with friends and family creates memories that are far more valuable than any cash in the bank. A simple, straightforward reminder to live each and every day to the fullest.
