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One fall day, Bells learns that her IUD has failed and she was pregnant in her 40's; meanwhile, her husband Harry is denied tenure at his Manhattan university, aka the university which provides them housing. It seems like their world is crumbling but Bells and Harry make it work. They move to a rural town outside of the city where Harry is offered a job and housing, leaving Bells to navigate the moms of the small town. To keep herself busy in this new small town, Bells starts a blog about her experiences in this hipster town. Though the more honest she gets, the more she puts her family in jeapoardy.

A great funny read!

I really enjoyed this book. I felt it started off slow but I stuck with it and the pace picked up after the half way mark. This story is about a woman, and how many women feel once they have a family. They can feel alone and sometimes feel like they have no purpose other than to cook, clean and look after children. I did get frustrated by the main character in this book but it's easy to see how she got herself into the mess that she did.

So good! On the surface, the plot is amazing. Mom of teenagers finds out she is pregnant and has to move to the suburbs from NYC?!? Sign me up. But, this book really resonates on a deeper level as well. Bells attempt to find her own identity in the midst of raising her children and the lengths she is willing to go to have something for herself will ring true with any mom, regardless of where they live. A great read about finding oneself!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

A delightfully funny novel describing the potential dangers of of being too frank while running a clandestine blog. The main characters are likable and believable, and the story felt like something that might happen too completely ordinary people. Highly recommended.

I picked up this book looking for a light read after an exhausting day. It met that expectation but also went above it. The plot was intriguing, not one where the end is clear after the first few pages. Towards the end of the book, I became frustrated with the direction of the development of main character but I very much appreciated how the story ended. It showed the real struggles, anxieties and weaknesses of a segment of the population that are usually underrepresented: moms with teenage children and sometimes an unexpected baby. The author did an excellent job of portraying the main character.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The plot revolved around a family many of us can relate to as they navigate life. Mom Bell's is unexpected pregnant at 42, Dad Harry is passed over for University professor tenure and forced to job hunt and siblings Sam, a high school student trying to find his way and Alice, a middle schooler navigating social media and learning challengers. Toss in a mother and mother in law united in their criticisms of Bells and...life doesn’t follow a smooth path. This book was much more than I expected. I thought that it would be a light fluffy read but instead it was a book about self growth and learning to accept the challenges that life throws at us. There are laugh out loud moments and moments that were relatable in a sad way. I could relate to Bell's wish for a do over in life, wanting to go back in time to both be a better parent and wife and at the same time prioritize her own need to feel worthy. This book was very entertaining, a good read, with some thought provoking moments. I just purchase a previous book by Lea Geller and look forward to reading it.

Oh my, I was IN NEED of a brilliant, humorous-yet-serious novel like this.

The story follows Bells, a 43-year-old mom of two who not only finds out that her IUD has failed against all odds (!), but also that her husband lost his job. They move upstate to accommodate his job offer, but the problem is that SHE can't find one. So Bells decides to start a gossip blog.

Moving from New York to a small town isn't easy, but it's even worse when her scandalous posts may threaten multiple areas of her life as Bells' identity is threatened to be revealed.

Although I'm in my mid-twenties, relating to many of Bells' hopes and fears wasn't difficult. Especially with Bells' own humorous but down-to-earth voice, this novel was a highly relatable and enjoyable read. I would definitely classify it as a light read (chick lit?) so perhaps not memorable for a lifetime, but still a nice break for the tough reality out there. I have a feeling I would have enjoyed it even more in the audiobook format, so I'd be eager to try it after the publication date.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this! It was a fast-paced look at a woman's life as she moves from New York City to a small town in the Hudson Valley. I loved reading about the ups and downs of her life as she has a surprise 3rd baby, moves with her family to a much smaller town than NYC, and turns into the County Dutchess.

Another fun book by this author. Bells Walker is in her forties and has just found out that she is unexpectedly expecting and her husband Harry who did not get tenure, has found a new job at Dutchess College in a town called Pigkill. Bells is not a happy camper and looking to keep her writing skills sharp, begins a blog where she anonymously gossips about everyone around her. This blog is a train wreck waiting to happen and it was a great ride.

This book is just what I needed! Geller has written about the “joys” of motherhood, marriage, and small town life in this extremely clever and enjoyable novel. Our heroine Bells suffers through every indignity that can befall a woman in her 40’s. These include marital and in-law issues, disaffected teenagers and, ouch, a failed IUD and a pregnancy referred to as AMA.

This is just a delight. If you love the writing of Eleanor Lipman, Mameve Medwed, Laurie Geller and Jennifer Weiner, you will love this journey with Bells as she blunders into a new life. II know that women’s groups will love this novel. Not only is it a joy to read, but tackles real issues that women must always face.

Thank you Netgalley for this opportunity to enjoy and share this terrific book, written by someone who is royally appreciated.

What starts out as a wonderful story about a blogger and the revenge she gets on the mean moms’ clique sadly ends with a platitude about how she may have misjudged them and how everyone should be able to get along. I loved the first 80% of this book but the last 20% was a let down.

LOVED it!!! This book was amazing from start to finish. What a great story of finding yourself when you thought you were lost! Definitely a must read!

I received an advance copy of, The Truth and Other Hidden Things, by Lea Geller. Lea is not having a great or year, her husband lost his job, she finds out she is pregnant, they have to move, and her mother in law is coming over. Will it get better?

Seriously this book! I will pick up every single book this author writes if they are half as good as this one. This book started out just a light lovely read, and then cringy in a good way, and ended being so relatable and moving I actually cried. Thank you NetGalley for this read. Y’all have to check this one out. I’ll be purchasing this when it comes out bc it’s a re-read for sure!