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Sarah Pekkanen

Sarah Pekkanen
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Sarah Pekkanen

Sarah Pekkanen is a freelance journalist whose work has been published in People, The Washington Post, USA Today among others.

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. A group of girlfriends, a bottle or three of wine, and chocolate can make just about anything easier to bear.
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My life in 8 words: "Chaotic, chocoholic, comedic... messy, madcap... Martha Stewart's nightmare!"
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Skipping a Beat will be released on December 17, 2013 in Audio Download
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Jun 15, 2013
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May 11, 2013
The Best of Us will be released on April 09, 2013 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Apr 09, 2013
The Best of Us is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
Apr 09, 2013
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Chapter 1 from The Best of Us
Mar 31, 2013
Sarah Pekkanen Collection #1 will be released on March 12, 2013 in eBook
Mar 12, 2013
Sarah Pekkanen Collection #1 is now available in eBook
Mar 12, 2013
Beginning Again will be released on November 27, 2012 in eBook
Nov 27, 2012
Beginning Again is now available in eBook
Nov 27, 2012
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Excerpt 1 from These Girls
Apr 20, 2012
These Girls will be released on April 10, 2012 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Apr 10, 2012
These Girls is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
Apr 10, 2012
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Sarah Pekkanen Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. A group of girlfriends, a bottle or three of wine, and chocolate can make just about anything easier to bear. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Quality control at the Godiva-making facility. Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. I'm going out on a limb and saying Bridget Jones. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Spending time with the people I love most, and knowing they're just as happy as me. Q. What’s your best quality? A. I like most people, and I don't take offense easily. Unless you mess with my kids. Then I'm like the Mob. Learn more about Sarah Pekkanen

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Morton Grove Champion, June 13, 2013
...Barnes & Noble store will receive priority. (847) 676-2230 or barnesandnoble.com Reading and book signing: Jen Lancaster, Sarah Pekkanen and Stacey Ballis City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago 7 p.m. Sunday, June 30 $7 admission includes a...
ReadingGroupGuides.com, June 7, 2013
...somehow timeless, this novel is as beautifully written as it is captivating. An absolutely terrific debut." — Sarah Pekkanen, author of The Opposite of Me "Women on the WWII home front faced loneliness and terrible fears. But I'll Be Seeing You...
CBS New York, May 15, 2013
...move. For fans of: The Devil Wears Prada and Confessions of a Shopaholic THE BEST OF US By: Sarah Pekkanen Photo Credit Simon and Schuster A group of college friends reunite for a 35th birthday at a private villa in Jamaica. The...
Hellocotton, April 10, 2013
...La Vida Fresa wrote Bye hellocotton! :( Move to my Bloglovin page... (12:03) cakesfordorothy wrote http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4496225/cakes-for... (11:37) earwormandplumpudding wrote Hellocotton is closing down tomorrow (April, 11),... ...
Falls Church Patch, April 9, 2013
...2013 Time: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Join us for a fun evening as we welcome the delightful Sarah Pekkanen and Dana Bate ! Sarah's newest book, The Best of Us , is about four college friends who meet for an island vacation. Dana's debut novel, The Girls...
Huffington Post, March 26, 2013
...no safety during this period of semi-invisibility: The feeling of being caught in the middle echoes with author Sarah Pekkanen, whose books have been lauded in People, Oprah and Entertainment Weekly. Her new novel The Best of Us is releasing in April...
Cleveland Advocate, February 15, 2013
...Anyone considering a career in law might find some realistic warnings and thoughtfulness from this novel. BOOK NOTES: Sarah Pekkanen has made her mark in the literary word in the last few years for writing light-hearted, but meaningful stories for...
ReadingGroupGuides.com, June 7, 2013
...somehow timeless, this novel is as beautifully written as it is captivating. An absolutely terrific debut." — Sarah Pekkanen, author of The Opposite of Me "Women on the WWII home front faced loneliness and terrible fears. But I'll Be Seeing You...
Jamestown Post-Journal, June 2, 2013
...The James Prendergast Library has announced new additions to its collection. They include: FICTION Best of Us by Sarah Pekkanen. A luxury trip to Jamaica is just what four old college friends need. But when a hurricane advances on the island, the women...
CBS New York, May 15, 2013
...move. For fans of: The Devil Wears Prada and Confessions of a Shopaholic THE BEST OF US By: Sarah Pekkanen Photo Credit Simon and Schuster A group of college friends reunite for a 35th birthday at a private villa in Jamaica. The...
Examiner.com, April 25, 2013
...In "The Best of Us," the latest novel by Sarah Pekkanen, college friends Tina, Allie, Savannah, and Dwight, along with their spouses, arrive in Jamaica for a week of luxury, relaxation, and escape on an all-expense paid...
Reston Connection, April 24, 2013
...and instruction. Free. 703-228-6548. Author Discussion. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. Sarah Pekkanen will discuss her new book “The Best of Us,” and Dana Bate will talk about and sign her book “The Girls’ Guide to Love...
Mount Vernon Gazette, April 24, 2013
...and instruction. Free. 703-228-6548. Author Discussion. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. Sarah Pekkanen will discuss her new book “The Best of Us,” and Dana Bate will talk about and sign her book “The Girls’ Guide to Love...
Laurel Hill Connection, April 24, 2013
...and instruction. Free. 703-228-6548. Author Discussion. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. Sarah Pekkanen will discuss her new book “The Best of Us,” and Dana Bate will talk about and sign her book “The Girls’ Guide to Love...