What if… it’s a question we all ask at one point or another. It’s the question that grips the three women in Ellen Hopkins’ latest book, Triangles. We asked Ellen if she would share her thoughts on why this book would appeal to our mom readers, and here was her response:
“Triangles explores what it means to be a woman approaching midlife, when all those annoying questions hit. Most of them start with, ‘What if…’ What if I would have gone to college, or to a different college, or not gone at all? What if I would have married my first boyfriend, or not married him, or not married at all? What if I would have had children younger, had them older, not had them at all? Second guessing our decisions is a universal human trait, and Triangles is all about three women—two sisters and a best friend—second guessing their lives. Holly, Marissa and Andrea are all moms, struggling to make sense of where their decisions have led them. Their children have issues of their own. Sometimes the women notice. Sometimes they don’t, even when they keep reminding themselves that they need to be proactive. This is parenting, of course. No woman rates one hundred percent job performance, despite every best intention. I think moms will love Triangles because they’ll see reflections of their friends, sisters, mothers, or maybe even themselves—of who they are, were, or maybe will become. And they’ll better understand the importance of being a mom. Even one with flaws.” - Ellen Hopkins
Congratulations to Louise C., Sandro S., Pam F., Diane O., Ellisia H., Jennifer G., Doris D., Michelle M., Mary N., Amy R. who all won a copy of Triangles to enjoy!
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I’d love to read this book, Triangles! Sounds similar to my life right now - life can be so complicated at times! Thank you :)
We’re reading the Harry Potter series as a family. So I’d like to finish the series this winter!
Looking forward to reading The Book of Negroes.
I would like to read any book that does not have pictures! :)
Thanks!!
I’m hoping to finally get through the Harry Potter series.
I’d like to read “Triangles”!!
Well I’ve course I’d like to read Triangles. It sounds like my kind of book. I am a huge fan of women’s coming of age stories i.e. The Red Tent, Friday Night Knitting Club, The Birth House, etc.
The Help -Kathryn Stockett
- In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women-mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends-view one another. A deeply moving novel filled with poignancy, humor, and hope, The Help is a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don’t.
Hi there SavvyMoms,
As the damp weather roars in all I can think about is getting cozy and curling up with a great book! So many on my ‘to read’ list..ie Clara & Mr. Tiffany, The Paris Wife, The Hypnotist, Bossypants…..and of course I will add Triangles to this list, reading Ellen’s thoughts, I keep nodding my head and thinking, ya…ya…I know I can totally relate as I am in that stage of life right now!!
Thank you and have a fabulous day! xOxO Nerina (@nicnacmaniac)
I look forward to reading the new book by the author of the Birth House.
As a work-at-home mom with young kids, I always find time for reading limited (what mom doesn’t though). I would love to have some time to read (and re-read) some of the Bronte sister’s work like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. Seems like the perfect thing to do on a cold winter day with a big cup of tea and a warm blanket
I think I would like to read triangles. Sounds like what a lot of my friends are going through, including me now that I am going back to school. Might be nice to find a few hours of peace and get some good reading in too.
I would like to read Triangles. It sounds really good and I need a great book right now.
I am looking forward to reading The Five People you Meet in Heaven: A Novel
by MITCH ALBOM. I’ve heard it’s an inspirational book that really makes you think about life. I’m a mom and I don’t have alot of time to read but 100 pages should be easy to get through on a weekend when it’s snowing.
I would like to read the novel triangles this winter, just I need to cozy up to as our nights get cooler.
Over the winter I plan on reading:
Rules Of Civility, by Amor Towles
Still Alice by Lisa Genova
The Lake Of Dreams by Kim Edwards
The one book I am interested in reading this winter is the one referenced-Triangles. The title says it all… as a working mom, I am always looking for opportunities to hear about how other working moms balance their days, find short cuts and tips to get things done and creative ways of getting everything done! This book sounds like it covers all of these.
The next book I would like to tackle is “Room” by Emma Donoghue. Another one that looks interesting, just like the write up for Triangles!
I’d love to read Triangles this winter. Sounds like an intriguing book!
Ooh, this looks good! I’m looking forward to reading “A Secret Kept” by Tatiana de Rosnay. I cried my way through “Sarah’s Key” and can’t wait to snuggle up in front of a cozy fire reading the afternoon away ;)
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