Like Mother, Like Mother & Women’s Hotel – Two Books We’re Reading This Winter

Here’s What We’re Ready Now:

Like Mother, Like Mother, by Susan Rieger

This novel intricately weaves the lives of three generations of three women who are each influenced by the hidden secrets of their family history. Spanning a considerable timeline, the story immerses readers in the lives of complex yet relatable characters. At its core, Like Mother, Like Mother is about familial bonds, marriage dynamics, and the relentless pursuit of ambition and power. It makes us think about the stories that are passed down through generations and the ways they might shape our identities. This is one you won’t want to miss this winter. 

Women’s Hotel, by Daniel M. Lavery

If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh out loud, Daniel M. Lavery’s debut novel about the residents of a women’s hotel in 1960s New York City might be right for you. This take on being a woman in the middle of the 20th century invites comparisons to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but the personalities of the characters — Katherine, Lucianne, and Kitty — feel sometimes like younger versions of The Golden Girls. And like Blanche and Dorothy and company, they seem to long for friendship and connection and value the time that they spend together. 

By Vanessa Hutchison

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