Marta Salaroli Book order (chronological)

Readers fell in love with Cannie Shapiro, the witty and bighearted heroine of Good in Bed, who found her happy ending amid family upheavals and an ex-boyfriend's public revelations. Now, Cannie returns after her debut novel—a fictionalized, highly sexualized account of her life—became a bestseller. She has since retreated from the spotlight to write science fiction under a pseudonym. Happily married to diet doctor Peter Krushelevansky, Cannie enjoys a predictably pleasant life filled with knitting at her daughter Joy's drama rehearsals, volunteering at the library, and attending yoga classes with her best friend Samantha. As Joy's bat mitzvah approaches, Cannie's world seems perfect. However, everything changes when Joy discovers Cannie's earlier novel, leading her to confront the hidden truth about her own conception. When Peter surprises Cannie by expressing a desire to have another baby, the family must reevaluate their history and what happiness truly means. With a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, this story captures the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family, showcasing sharp observations of modern life through Weiner's clever dialogue.

"36-year-old Sophie Stanton has lost her young husband to cancer. In an age where women are expected to be high-achievers, Sophie desperately wants to be a good widow - a graceful, composed Jackie Kennedy kind of widow. Alas, Sophie is more of a Jack Daniels kind. Guzzling cartons of ice-cream for breakfast, breaking down in the frozen food aisle of her local supermarket, showing up to work in her bathrobe and bunny slippers - soon she's not only lost her husband, but her job and her waistline. With nowhere to go but up, Sophie leaves California for Oregon and after several false starts opens her own fabulous bakery. Soon Sophie finds herself trying to cope with the demands of her eccentric mother-in-law and Crystal, a teenager with even less of a grip on life than Sophie. Juggling the success of the bakery, her friends and her new life, Sophie proves that with enough humour and chutzpah it is possible to have life after loss. And falling in love again is all she needs-