So in the insanity of weeks of ten hour work days leading up to my retirement last month, and, two misses with new glasses and contacts until my eye doctor and I got it right and I can finally see out of my blurry left eye, I was waiting until I could enjoyably read my friend Ellen’s new book, The Rooftop Party.
Oh man, I read it in one afternoon. I couldn’t put it down, it was such an awesome summer escape. It’s absolutely the best beach read of the summer, as one astute reviewer noted.
Ellen is so smart and funny. I heard her voice throughout this book and I kept chuckling and patting myself on the back that she’s my friend of almost 20 years.
Here’s the link to pick up your very own copy:
Speaking of reviews, Ellen got the kind writers dream of for this book:
“Meister creates an engaging mystery in the unique setting of the home shopping world. It’s as fun to watch Dana piece together the clues as it is to see the behind-the-scenes details of her life as a TV host. Dana juggles a relationship, family drama, and a high-profile job, making her likable and easy to root for. Meister imbues her (and many other characters) with a quick wit and plenty of laughworthy lines. Perfect for readers who like their mysteries light on the murder but heavy on the humor.”
- Kirkus Reviews
“A wickedly entertaining rom-com/murder mystery from start to finish. It promises to be a contender for beach read of the year.”
- BookReporter
“A fast and fun read with an engaging heroine and supporting cast.”
- Library Journal
“Charming and ensemble-driven, Meister’s witty novel eliminates suspects while exploring the layers of Dana’s ambition as she decides what’s most important in her life. Fans of Janelle Brown’s Pretty Things, Julie Valerie’s Village of Primm series, and Sonja Yoerg’s Stories We Never Told will have a tough time leaving Meister’s latest behind.”
- Booklist
“This quickly became my favorite read of 2021… could not put it down.”
- Socrates’ Book Reviews
So that’s my PSA for today, If you can’t kiss and hug a writer today, do the next best thing and buy my friend’s book.
Oh, and here’s a bonus pic of me in the first glasses I returned. The new ones are bright green titanium. Pics will follow, but I still wear my contacts, too 😎
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