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The Other Brother: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Lauren Baratz-Logsted (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
Veteran women's fiction writer Lauren Baratz-Logsted presents the moving story of a family disrupted by fame, perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer.

Ever wonder what it must be like to be the younger sibling of someone so popular, princes and presidents are excited to meet him? Mona knows. Or thinks she does. Mona is married to Jack, younger brother to Denny Springer, lead singer for The Greatest Rock-and-Roll Band in the World. Jack happens to sing too, of course, not that anyone in the world notices very much. After Denny attends the family Easter dinner in London for the first time in decades, Mona invites Denny to join her and her family for the summer at a rental house in coastal Connecticut. She tells Denny it'll be a chance for him to finally bond with Jack, from whom Denny has been estranged for twenty years. Denny initially laughs at the idea…but then shows up on their doorstep.

As the summer progresses, though, questions arise: Did Denny really have a change of heart and a sudden commitment to family? Or is he hiding something? More importantly, why did Mona invite him in the first place? Most importantly of all, how well do we ever really know anybody?

"Lauren Baratz-Logsted writes genuine characters, killer comedic timing and romantic blunders that are truly something special." —RT Book Reviews
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  1. Print length
    268 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Diversion Books
  4. Publication date
    August 7, 2018
  5. File size
    3.4 MB
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Editorial Reviews

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"This latest from veteran author Baratz-Logsted (I Love You, Michael Collins; Zombie Alley) shines with vividly imagined characters and an unexpected ending. For fans of family dramas à la Emily Giffin and Sophie Kinsella." ~ Library Journal

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"Baratz-Logsted presents a fun, surprising, and wonderfully heartwarming tale
about fame, family, and truly growing up."―Booklist

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DR2CLLVF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Diversion Books (August 7, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Lauren Baratz-Logsted

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I was an independent bookseller and buyer for 11 years before deciding to take a chance on myself as a novelist. While trying to sell my books, I worked variously as a Publishers Weekly reviewer, a freelance editor, a sort-of librarian, and a window washer. My first novel, The Thin Pink Line, about a woman who fakes an entire pregnancy, was published by Red Dress Ink in 2003 as their own first-ever hardcover. It was published in 11 countries and was the first book from any Harlequin imprint ever to receive a starred Kirkus review. I've since had nearly 40 books published for adults (Vertigo), teens (The Twin's Daughter) and children (The Sisters 8 series, created with my husband and daughter). In 2017, I Love You, Michael Collins for kids ages 8-12 was published and has appeared on 10 state award lists since. In February, 2021, Joint Custody, a comedic romance novel I wrote with my daughter, Jackie, will be published. I live in Danbury, CT, with my wonderful husband Greg and my equally wonderful daughter Jackie and our especially wonderful cat Yoyo.

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  • Kathy in NM
    4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining, light-hearted contemporary novel
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018
    The Other Brother by Lauren Baratz-Logsted is an entertaining, light-hearted contemporary novel.

    Mona and Jack Springer are happily married with two young sons. During a family dinner, Mona impetuously invites her brother-in-law Denny to join them on their summer vacation. The lead singer in a wildly popular rock band, Denny has spent little time with their family over the years. Never imagining he would take her up on her invitation, Mona is stunned when he shows up with his bodyguards and driver. Needless to say, Mona is somewhat annoyed by her brother-in-law’s presence but she remains hopeful Jack and Denny will bond over their shared love of music. Does Mona’s plan have any chance of succeeding?

    When she first met Jack, Mona had no idea his brother was THE famous lead singer of her favorite band. Since she downplayed her interest in the band, they never really discussed the band so she is flummoxed to discover on her wedding day that Denny is her soon to be brother-in-law. Although she surreptitiously follows his career over the years, Denny rarely joined them for family gatherings. No one is more surprised than she is when he shows up at the beach house, and despite her irritation over the extra work, Mona holds out hope Jack and Denny’s relationship will improve by summer’s end.

    The Other Brother is a fun-filled romp that is fast-paced and engaging. The storyline is imaginative and well-executed. The banter is witty and Mona’s inner dialogue is rather humorous. Lauren Baratz-Logsted brings the novel to conclusion with a plot twist that is a bit of a letdown since it was fairly well telegraphed over the course of the story. All in all, an amusing read with likable characters that fans of contemporary women’s fiction will enjoy.

    I received a complimentary copy for review.
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  • StaticGirl
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting idea
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
    What would it be like to be the younger sibling of one of the most famous people in the world (in this book, a thinly-veiled Mick Jagger)? This book does a decent job of showing glimpses of what that must be like, not just for the sibling, but for the sibling's spouse and kids too. Interesting idea aside, the book could've been better - it read like the wife was writing a blog, so we learned a lot about her opinions but not enough about everyone else. Many of the characters were a bit too caricature-like (the SUUUUPER selfish rock star, the boorish American neighbor constantly pushing Budweiser on everyone, the dopey bodyguards, the precocious but oh-so-cute kids, etc.). I get that the author was going for some comedic moments, but it could've been done better.
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  • ReadingLateGal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly Wonderful Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
    I was kind of amazed by how much I enjoyed this book! I have always been intrigued by how it must feel to be a sibling of a famous person. And this book explores that theme but it takes a slightly different spin by explaining it from Mona's perspective (the wife of the non-famous brother, Jack). At first, I didn't want a secondhand account of the brother's relationship. However, you discover that Mona has an alternative motive for getting the brother's, Denny & Jack together (the ending was an unexpected twist).

    This being my first-time reading a novel by Lauren Baratz-Logsted. She did a wonderful job of exploring the topic. I love a quote from the book. "If Denny's greatest fear was being less, perhaps my husband's greatest fear was not being enough." In my opinion, this statement summed up the dynamics between the brother's. I rated this book a 4.5/5 stars. This is book is really worth the read!!

    Many thanks to Netgalley, Diversion Books, and Lauren Baratz-logsted for providing me an ARC of this book.
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