Don't Forget to Write: A Novel

In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She's Up to No Good.

When Marilyn Kleinman is caught making out with the rabbi's son in front of the whole congregation, her parents ship her off to her great-aunt Ada for the summer. If anyone can save their daughter's reputation, it's Philadelphia's strict premier matchmaker. Either that or Marilyn can kiss college goodbye.

To Marilyn's surprise, Ada's not the humorless septuagenarian her mother described. Not with that platinum-blonde hair, Hermès scarf, and Cadillac convertible. She's sharp, straight-talking, takes her job very seriously, and abides by her own rules...mostly. As the summer unfolds, Ada and Marilyn head for the Jersey shore, where Marilyn helps Ada scope out eligible matches--for anyone but Marilyn, that is.

Because if there's one thing Marilyn's learned from Ada, it's that she doesn't have to settle. With the school year quickly approaching and her father threatening to disinherit her, Marilyn must make her choice for her future: return to the comfortable life she knows or embrace a risky, unknown path on her own.

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335 pages

Average rating: 8.4

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SharonLooksAtBooks
Nov 25, 2024
10/10 stars
What I liked: A witty romance/coming of age story set in 1960, where sassy 20 year old Marilyn is banished from NYC to spend the summer with her Great Aunt Ada in Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. Also, a very satisfying surprise ending! What I disliked: Marilyn’s mother was a confusing character. Was she not happily married, or just a bad cook?
Anonymous
Aug 31, 2024
8/10 stars
4.5 stars. Read this one quickly. It’s hard for me to imagine living in an earlier time with such societal restrictions and expectations whilst being a free spirit. I thoroughly enjoyed the great aunt’s character and her sass. A simple fun read.
JL Reads
Jul 18, 2024
8/10 stars
Absolutely fantastic! This book carries you through a myriad of emotions as you follow young Marilyn Kleinman in the 1960s. As an outspoken woman myself, I cheered for her all the way through. Born in an affluent Jewish family comes with expectations that include going to college to marry well and become the perfect housewife Marilyn was having none of it. 5 stars for sure; captivating writing and excellent character development. The surprise at the end, *chefs kiss! Book #64 in 2023
QuerkyAva
Jul 14, 2024
8/10 stars
A fun book to read!
Readingismyvibe
Jan 14, 2024
9/10 stars
This was a great read. The characters felt so real! I absolutely loved Aunt Ada in all of her cantankerousness. Underneath this she’s really a big softy. I loved the spunk of Marilyn and her spirit. The interactions between her and Ada were just so realistic and I felt as if I were right there with them.

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