Genre Fiction
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The Wise Women: A Novel
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick and one of Read With Jenna's Most Anticipated Books of 2022
"I laughed and shook my head in recognition as the three Wise women crashed through love relationships, terrible advice, and delightful moments of connection. The Wise Women is a smart and tender novel about how hard-and vital-it is to find the place where we belong." -Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters and The Lifeguards
A witty and wildly enjoyable novel, set in New York City, about two adult daughters and their meddling advice columnist mother, for readers of Meg Wolitzer, Cathleen Schine, and Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney.
Popular advice columnist Wendy Wise has been skillfully advising the women who write to her seeking help for four decades, so why are her own daughters' lives such a mess? Clementine, the working mother of a six-year-old boy, has just discovered that she is actually renting the Queens home that she thought she owned, because her husband Steve secretly funneled their money into his flailing start-up. Meanwhile, her sister Barb has overextended herself at her architecture firm and reunited semi-unhappily with her cheating girlfriend.
When Steve goes MIA and Clementine receives an eviction notice, Wendy swoops in to save the day, even though her daughters, who are holding onto some resentments from childhood, haven't asked for her help. But as soon as Wendy sets her sights on hunting down her rogue son-in-law, Barb and Clementine quickly discover that their mother has been hiding more than a few problems of her own.
As the three women confront the disappointments and heartaches that have accumulated between them over the years, they discover that while the future may look entirely different from the one that they've expected, it may be even brighter than they'd hoped.
"I laughed and shook my head in recognition as the three Wise women crashed through love relationships, terrible advice, and delightful moments of connection. The Wise Women is a smart and tender novel about how hard-and vital-it is to find the place where we belong." -Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters and The Lifeguards
A witty and wildly enjoyable novel, set in New York City, about two adult daughters and their meddling advice columnist mother, for readers of Meg Wolitzer, Cathleen Schine, and Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney.
Popular advice columnist Wendy Wise has been skillfully advising the women who write to her seeking help for four decades, so why are her own daughters' lives such a mess? Clementine, the working mother of a six-year-old boy, has just discovered that she is actually renting the Queens home that she thought she owned, because her husband Steve secretly funneled their money into his flailing start-up. Meanwhile, her sister Barb has overextended herself at her architecture firm and reunited semi-unhappily with her cheating girlfriend.
When Steve goes MIA and Clementine receives an eviction notice, Wendy swoops in to save the day, even though her daughters, who are holding onto some resentments from childhood, haven't asked for her help. But as soon as Wendy sets her sights on hunting down her rogue son-in-law, Barb and Clementine quickly discover that their mother has been hiding more than a few problems of her own.
As the three women confront the disappointments and heartaches that have accumulated between them over the years, they discover that while the future may look entirely different from the one that they've expected, it may be even brighter than they'd hoped.
Editorial Reviews
"Witty and wise." - People, "The Best New Books"
"Fast-paced and charming." - Good Morning America, Buzz Pick
"Cheerful and full of heart." - Washington Post, "13 Feel-Good Books to Brighten Your Summer"
"Gina Sorell's very entertaining new novel, The Wise Women, does something even better, letting us into the not-so-perfect private life of one of those all-knowing advice columnists. . . . Real-life issues are dealt with here-infidelity, gentrification, regret, affordable housing, aging-but because of the bright prose and offbeat cast, I was never too worried. . . . I was always happy to return to The Wise Women, safely amused by the witty dialogue and disasters, confident that things would work out in the end." - New York Times Book Review
"If this winsome novel were a movie, it would be by the late Nora Ephron." - Zoomer magazine
"I laughed and shook my head in recognition as the three Wise women crashed through love relationships, terrible advice, and delightful moments of connection. The Wise Women is a smart and tender novel about how hard-and vital-it is to find the place where we belong." - Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters and the upcoming The Lifeguards
"This charming page turner about a big old knot of family ties that only the Wise women can unravel is so smart about family dynamics, so warm, so heartfelt, I want to marry into the Wise family, myself." - Courtney Maum, author of Touch and Costalegre
"Gina Sorell's The Wise Women is about the exorbitant price of city real estate, yes, but it's also about the high cost of family, love, personal and professional growth-and the rich rewards of all of the above. This tale of the three Wise women making their way in th...
"Fast-paced and charming." - Good Morning America, Buzz Pick
"Cheerful and full of heart." - Washington Post, "13 Feel-Good Books to Brighten Your Summer"
"Gina Sorell's very entertaining new novel, The Wise Women, does something even better, letting us into the not-so-perfect private life of one of those all-knowing advice columnists. . . . Real-life issues are dealt with here-infidelity, gentrification, regret, affordable housing, aging-but because of the bright prose and offbeat cast, I was never too worried. . . . I was always happy to return to The Wise Women, safely amused by the witty dialogue and disasters, confident that things would work out in the end." - New York Times Book Review
"If this winsome novel were a movie, it would be by the late Nora Ephron." - Zoomer magazine
"I laughed and shook my head in recognition as the three Wise women crashed through love relationships, terrible advice, and delightful moments of connection. The Wise Women is a smart and tender novel about how hard-and vital-it is to find the place where we belong." - Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters and the upcoming The Lifeguards
"This charming page turner about a big old knot of family ties that only the Wise women can unravel is so smart about family dynamics, so warm, so heartfelt, I want to marry into the Wise family, myself." - Courtney Maum, author of Touch and Costalegre
"Gina Sorell's The Wise Women is about the exorbitant price of city real estate, yes, but it's also about the high cost of family, love, personal and professional growth-and the rich rewards of all of the above. This tale of the three Wise women making their way in th...
Readers Top Reviews
Lindsay Leese & L
Gina Sorell’s The Wise Women takes a satirical view of the generational differences between mothers and daughters in this witty, fast-paced and timely novel. With bright, breezy and descriptive prose that evokes a world inhabited by vivid characters, The Wise Women touches upon some bigger themes and ideas that are familiar to us all. This canny author plays upon our consumerist obsessions, complete with the lure and pitfalls of modern free enterprise, while at the same time examining what women are conditioned to value and strive for. As effervescent as a glass of “Aqua-Veg”, this tender-hearted narrative deftly captures the flaws and foibles that make us so messily human.
Michelle Matthews
Story that has lots of subtle and not so subtle messages about a whole host of social issues. Fluff story with unrealistic, "tie it all up with a bow ending." Not a fav. #chellelynnreads
LAMMichelle Matth
Many of us thought our moms were our own personal advice columnists. In this wonderful novel, Gina Sorell's character is a real columnist with decades of experience, and a mom of daughters, a reprehensible son-in-law, and many secrets of her own. Watching a flawed family ( and who knows a perfect family?) trying to figure it out makes for enjoyable, instructive and at times, inspirational reading. Perfect to take on vacation, share with friends, a bookclub or maybe give to your own mom! I highly recommend.
Dr. Jeanne KaneLA
What a great read. The story is the intricately woven lives of two sisters, their mother and the host of people who are important in their lives The characters are complex and deep. The story moves into so many areas of relationships and growth. It was profoundly "wise" throughout and I could not put it down. I loved how it embraced the ideas of neighborhoods and the importance of family and friends. It's certainly a great book to take to the beach or anywhere. And, what a great outcome to look forward to . Highly recommend!
JCarol SchneiderD
I was looking for a feel good story and an easy read before bed. This sweet novel was perfect for that. The trajectory of the story was a little predictable but still enjoyed it J
