The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go (Thorndike Press Large Print Women's Fiction)

Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie, The Simplicity of Cider, and The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go, loves to write stories that end well with characters you'd invite to dinner. A wife, mom, amateur chef, Fix-It Mistress, and cider enthusiast, she earned her MA in English Literature and serves on her local library's board of directors.

"The Simplicity of Cider will quench your thirst for a smart, poignant tale of people who find their true selves, and in the process each other, in the most unexpected places. A sparkling tale of creating family where you need it, and learning to let go of the things that hold you back from your best life."--Stacey Ballis, author of Wedding Girl and Recipe for Disaster

"The Simplicity of Cider is a novel as delicious as cider and as enchanting as magic--both of which are found in measured doses throughout the book. Amy Reichert has a way of writing about complicated relationships and seemingly impossible situations with a strong thread of hope that is both uplifting and substantive. This is a lovely book, meant to be savored."--Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Guests on South Battery

Praise for LUCK, LOVE & LEMON PIE

"As irresistible and delicious as an actual slice of lemon pie, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie has all of the sweet ingredients that make a book impossible to put down. From the fallible yet lovable characters to the smart writing and layered plot, we tore through the pages of this thought provoking story. Amy E. Reichert has a flair for writing heartwarming fiction that will give you sweet cravings!"--Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, authors of THE YEAR WE TURNED FORTY and THE STATUS OF ALL THINGS

"Luck, Love & Lemon Pie is touching, clever, and a hell of a lot of fun. Amy E. Reichert somehow manages to not only tell a stirring story about modern marriage, but also transport you poolside in Vegas. Simply put, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie is a great bet."--Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE and AFTER I DO

"Amy E. Reichert serves up another delicious serving of fresh wit and lots of fun in this charming tale of a woman determined to fix her marriage gone stale. This heartfelt novel is as funny as it is tender--in other words, the perfect summer read."--Colleen Oakley, author of BEFORE I GO

Praise for THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE

"Deliciously entertaining! Amy E. Reichert's voice is warm and funny in this delightful ode to second chances and the healing power of a meal cooked with love."--Meg Donohue, USA Today bestselling author of ALL THE SUMMER GIRLS and HOW TO EAT A CUPCAKE

"Amy E. Reichert whips up the perfect recipe for a deliciously fun read. Combine humor and romance with a dash of drama, then let it simmer. The sprinkle of Wisconsin pride is icing on an already irresistable cake. Warning: do not read this book hungry!"--Elizabeth Eulberg, author of THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB and BETTER OFF FRIENDS

"Amy Reichert brings sweetness and substance to her delicious debut. Sign me up for second helpings!"--Lisa Patton, bestselling author of WHISTLIN' DIXIE IN A NOR'EASTER

"Delightful and heartfelt, The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go is Reichert's best book yet!"--Karma Brown, bestselling author of IN THIS MOMENT

"Written with Reichert's hallmark humor and heart, The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go is a poignant, multi-generational tale of family ties and hidden pasts, of forgiveness, second chances, and the truths that set us free. Lose yourself in this rich and rewarding read!"--Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of THE ORPHAN'S TALE