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Sarah Pekkanen

Sarah Pekkanen
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Sarah Pekkanen

Sarah Pekkanen is the author of The Opposite of Me and Skipping a Beat. Her work has been published in People, Reader's Digest among others.. A former D.C. model, Sarah lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland with her husband and three young sons.

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. A group of girlfriends, a bottle or three of wine, and chocolate can make just about anything easier to bear.
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My life in 8 words: "Chaotic, chocoholic, comedic... messy, madcap... Martha Stewart's nightmare!"
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Sarah Pekkanen will be at GAITHERSBURG BOOK FESTIVAL,,506 S. Frederick Avenue,Gaithersburg on 05/19 See details
May 17, 2012
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May 09, 2012
These Girls will be released on January 01, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 04, 2012
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May 02, 2012
Excerpt:
Excerpt 1 from These Girls
Apr 20, 2012
These Girls will be released on April 10, 2012 in eBook
Apr 10, 2012
These Girls is now available in eBook
Apr 10, 2012
These Girls will be released on April 03, 2012 in eBook
Apr 03, 2012
These Girls is now available in eBook
Apr 03, 2012
These Girls will be released on April 01, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Apr 01, 2012
These Girls is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 01, 2012
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Feb 16, 2012
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Jan 24, 2012
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Jan 22, 2012
Love, Accidentally will be released on December 13, 2011 in eBook
Dec 13, 2011

Sarah Pekkanen Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. A group of girlfriends, a bottle or three of wine, and chocolate can make just about anything easier to bear. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Hannibal Lecter. He's chilling. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Humor, compassion, integrity. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. I admire bits and pieces of just about everyone I know. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. "That's what she said!" (only fans of "The Office" will get this) Learn more about Sarah Pekkanen

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ReadingGroupGuides.com, May 10, 2012
...Kirkus Reviews "Simultaneously breezy yet thought provoking, this is a fun read that stays with you." — Sarah Pekkanen, author of These Girls "Reading Jill Smolinski feels like hanging out with a charming, savvy, fun-filled new friend." — Claire...
Washington Post, May 2, 2012
...to their jobs, the setting feels very late 1990s. Personal Post (Washington Square Press) - "These Girls" by Sarah Pekkanen lacks conflict, making sections read as blandly as a feature on “Six Reasons to Moisturize.” Cate Sommers has been promoted to...
Frederick News-Post, April 21, 2012
...Steve Coll, John Feinstein, Jane Green, Adam Hochschild, Jen Lancaster, Jim Lehrer, Laura McNeal, Tom McNeal, Brad Parks, Sarah Pekkanen and more – will participate in discussions and book signings during the 2012 festival. Other festival activities...
Washington Post, April 14, 2012
...Growing up in Bethesda, Sarah Pekkanen used to wander the shelves of Barnes & Noble, making a little space at the spot where her novel would go one day. Tuesday she was there promoting her...
Washington Post, April 11, 2012
...Sarah Pekkanen signs copies of her new novel, "These Girls," at Barnes & Noble in Bethesda, Maryland. (Ron Charles/Washington Post) Two years ago, my wife and I were enjoying a...
Beauty and Lace, April 10, 2012
...Author: Sarah Pekkanen ISBN: 978-07-318-1569-2 RRP: $29.99 Sarah Pekkanen introduces us to three young women living in New York in her new novel ‘These Girls’. These Girls seem to be very...
Cairns Post, March 30, 2012
...good enough, smart enough, accomplished enough…this book will remind you to give yourself a break. These Girls, by Sarah Pekkanen, is published by Simon & Schuster Australia, Price $29.99. NEW CAIRNS.COM.AU COMMENT POLICY We welcome your comments on...
Washington Post, April 14, 2012
...Growing up in Bethesda, Sarah Pekkanen used to wander the shelves of Barnes & Noble, making a little space at the spot where her novel would go one day. Tuesday she was there promoting her...
Washington City Paper, April 12, 2012
...DCMud ] Today on the market: Awaiting renovation. ARTS LINKS, by Ally Schweitzer ( tips? artsdesk@washingtoncitypaper.com ) Local author  Sarah Pekkanen goes big-time. [ Style Blog ] Quick words of sage advice from  Ian Svenonius [ Express ] ...
Washington City Paper, April 12, 2012
...Local author Sarah Pekkanen goes big-time. [ Style Blog ] Quick words of sage advice from Ian Svenonius [ Express ] Gray Matter 's Geoff Turner guest-DJs on Radio CPR [ Dissonance ]...
Washington Post, April 11, 2012
...Sarah Pekkanen signs copies of her new novel, "These Girls," at Barnes & Noble in Bethesda, Maryland. (Ron Charles/Washington Post) Two years ago, my wife and I were enjoying a...
Montclair Patch, April 11, 2012
...answers to this question. The panelists include: Greer Hendricks, Vice President and Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of These Girls, The Opposite of Me, & Skipping a Beat Randy Susan Meyers,...
Beauty and Lace, April 10, 2012
...Author: Sarah Pekkanen ISBN: 978-07-318-1569-2 RRP: $29.99 Sarah Pekkanen introduces us to three young women living in New York in her new novel ‘These Girls’. These Girls seem to be very...