The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Six (more) books by state authors to read this spring
Now that spring has finally decided to grace us with warmer weather, it's the perfect time to lounge outside with a book. If you're feeling stuck about what to read we have six more local authors to suggest who have books available to read during the spring, whether you'd like to learn something new, better yourself or escape into a story our authors have you covered.
“The Partnership” by Edward Farley Aldrich, History
Westport author Edward Farley Aldrich penned his book “The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimson, and the Extraordinary Collaboration That Won World War II” while commuting on the train. His military history book was published in April.
“Happier Made Simple” by Randye Kaye, Self-help
CT radio personality and Trumbull resident Randye Kaye published her self-help book, “Happier Made Simple,” earlier this year. Kaye's book aims to help readers feel happier by retraining their brains to teach them to be more selective and conscious about their word choice.
“The Year of Horses” by Courtney Maum, Memoir
Norfolk author Coutney Maum publishes her memoir, “The Year of Horses,” May 3. In her book Maum shares her struggles with depression and how she turns to her childhood passion for horseback riding to find her way back to joy.
“Time is a Mother” by Ocean Vuong, Poetry
The acclaimed poet, Ocean Vuong, who grew up in Hartford, released his second collection in April. In “Time is a Mother” the poet explores grief and trying to live his life again in the wake of his mother's death.
“The Lost Summers” by Beatriz Williams, Historical fiction
Lyme author Beatriz Williams teams up with fellow writers Lauren Willig and Karen White to write “The Lost Summers of Newport.” The book, which will be published May 17, follows three different generations of women and the secrets that are unearthed at a Newport mansion when a home renovation reality series places the neglected mansion in the spotlight.
“An Imperfect Plan” by Addison McKnight, Fiction
The West Hartford writing duo Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells published their debut novel, “An Imperfect Plan” in May. Writing together under the pen name Addison McKnight, they tell a story of how the lives of two desperate women converge in Greenwich after disaster strikes.