From the library
“Behind Closed Doors” By B.A. Paris Jack Angel is the perfect man. He got his wealth by being a well-known, undefeated attorney for victims of domestic violence. He is the definition of charm and gentleness. That, along with the sweet way he has with her disabled sister, is why Grace fell in love with him so quickly. All their friends are envious of them. The perfect home, the perfect dinner parties, the extravagant vacations what’s not to love? And come to think of it, they always seem to be together. You never see Grace without Jack. They never want to be apart, isn’t that sweet? Everyone wants a marriage like theirs. But what happens behind closed doors may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” By Taylor Jenkins Reid Evelyn Hugo, born Evelyn Herrera, is a Hollywood legend. Starting in the 1950s, Evelyn had her own share of box office hits, awards and scandals. During her rise to fame, she reinvented herself. She changed her name, abandoned her Cuban culture and dyed her hair her signature blonde. However, her seven marriages are her real claim to fame. Each husband comes with its own story of how it began and its tumultuous end. Now in her 80s, she is ready to tell the real story of life. Which husband was her one true love? What was the truth of her friendship with Celia St. James? How did she bear losing her only child? Why would she handpick an unknown journalist to tell her story to and publish it after her death?
In this must-read historical fiction novel from Taylor Jenkins Reid, the reality of Hollywood, issues with fame and the complexities of love are explored. The characters are complex with faults that you are asked to never ignore. Ignoring the faults gives the reader a false sense of who each of these characters are. As Evelyn says, she was never a good person, and she never will be.
