Chick lit

Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson

“Last Saturday, I spent all day helping a friend move into her new place, and afterward I was in desperate need of some rest and relaxation,” says Lauren Blum, FIRST editorial assistant. “And this novel, with its quirky characters and matchmaking magic, swept me away from all the busyness.” Marnie MacGraw is about to get married to a nice man and begin an ordinary life, but her fiancé’s Great-Aunt Blix sees something different in Marnie’s future. Just as Marnie’s plans all fall apart, Aunt Blix passes away and surprisingly leaves her Brooklyn apartment to Marnie. Inheriting more than just a new space, Marnie taps into her own matchmaking gift in a tale that weaves together the power of magic and love. Cheers Lauren, “This story was enchanting! It not only helped me unwind, it reminded me that things always fall into place.” (Lake Union, 2018; Hardcover $25, Kindle $6)