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Tragedy strikes early in this story. Modeled after American politician John Edwards‘ life, the Christies are a mess. Parents David and Danielle are flawed and shallow. Teenager Nick is the perfect son. The youngest, Betsy, tells much of the story.

Montemarano jumps around in chronology and perspective, and I couldn‘t connect with the characters. They go through plenty of drama, but show no complex emotions.

Full review at www.TheBibliophage.com

I‘m reading this one for my IRL book club this month. I almost bailed after the first big plot event because it hit too close to home. Obviously my book club friends don‘t know me very well.

But I‘m hanging in there ... even though I‘m skeptical (again based on that first plot event).

#localauthor #tooclosetohome

Read for #LMPBC “Litsy Markup Postal Book Club”. It was an interesting book. I especially liked the 1980/1990s cultural references. Some of them really brought back memories. I will hold off on mailing it to the next person in Group A until the end of the month so that things don‘t get confusing.

Read, Rest, Repeat

Read, Rest, Repeat

What I‘m reading this week. The Senator‘s Children is for #LMPBC Group A. Can‘t wait to get started.

What a pleasant surprise. I received the #LMPBC Group A book from @LauraJ today. Included was a second book that I‘ve been meaning to read for some time now. Thank you so much. I‘m sure I will enjoy both of them. ❤️

And it‘s off! @suvata #lmpbc should arrive Friday.

Love having #bookmail waiting for me after a trip! This one was originally a generous #ARC from @Tin_House over a month ago, but then it turned out I had messed up my address with a typo and never received it - so they (even more generously!) offered to put another in the mail even though it was my own fault. Thank you!! 🙌🏽

Parents make bad choices, children are left ill-equipped to deal with life. This is a weak pick. Great writing, but the story lacks intensity.
#pugsoflitsy

Revised #LMPBC Group A graphic

My selection for @suvata ‘s #lmpbc is starting to resemble a VH-1 pop-up video.
#catsoflitsy

At @FountainBookstore with authors Nicholas Montemarano and Jon Pineda. Love my job! #AuthorSigning

Abby burped as this was taken. She‘s such a delicate flower.
So @suvata ...is it okay to change my #lmpbc book to this? @Natasha.C.Barnes @TheBookHippie
#indecisive

This book has our #vote. Happy pub day to THE SENATOR'S CHILDREN by Nicholas Montemarano, now available wherever fine books are sold!

"Engrossing, brilliantly structured . . . By asking whether forgiveness can conquer blame, and whether we might even be able to treat strangers like family, THE SENATOR'S CHILDREN feels like exactly the kind of novel we need." --Eric Puchner

ARC. This was a fast and absorbing read. A senator (seemingly based on John Edwards - without spoiling too much) and the lives of his children and wife are explored bouncing back and forth in time. Because there are only a handful of characters the multiple perspectives are easy to track and each one is drawn with empathy. I liked how it unfolded over time and the back and forth worked without seeming gimmicky. Would recommend. #lrc #indie

Finishing off my Saturday with a glass of wine and a book that I am really enjoying📚🍷

My weekend reading!

So excited to receive this in the mail yesterday! I will definitely be starting it soon. Thanks @Tin_House

Do you love books? Free books? Free books before publication?

Tin House is inviting early readers to join our Galley Club! Be the first to read Nicholas Montemarano‘s THE SENATOR‘S CHILDREN, a captivating new novel about forgiveness, second chances, and the human costs of politics.

To join Galley Club for THE SENATOR‘S CHILDREN, email your physical mailing address to galleyclub@tinhouse.com. (Hurry, limited copies available!)

I'm hearing good things about this one - recommended if you like political dramas and dysfunctional families. Release date is actually November (Litsy lists it as January). @Laalaleighh