New Haven Register (New Haven, CT)
6 books by state authors to read this spring
Now that the 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 local authors to suggest.
“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
Radio personality and Trumbull resident Randye Kaye published her self-help book, “Happier Made Simple,” earlier this year. Kaye aims to help readers feel happier by teaching them to be more selective and conscious about word choice.
“The Year of Horses” by Courtney Maum — Memoir
Norfolk author Coutney Maum published her memoir, “The Year of Horses,” May 3. Maum struggles with depression and tells how she turns to her passion for horseback riding.
“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,” he explores grief 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 Tuesday, follows three generations of women and secrets unearthed at a Newport mansion .
“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 under the pen name Addison McKnight, they tell a story of how the lives of two desperate women converge in Greenwich after disaster strikes.