Celebrity Author Visit to Scarsdale October 9
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Best-selling author Chris Whitaker will visit Scarsdale on Wednesday night October 9 at 7 pm at an event sponsored by the Scarsdale Adult School when he will discuss his latest hit, “All the Colors of the Dark,” a soaring thriller and an epic love story that spans decades.
See Whitaker in conversation with Crown Publishing’s Senior Vice President and Fiction Publisher Amy Einhorn, during his limited US tour for a discussion of the book, that Jenna Bush Hager is turning into a mini-series.
(Book Description) This heart-wrenching genre-bending epic depicts the fine line that separates light and dark, triumph and tragedy, and devotion and obsession. Set in Missouri beginning in the 1970s and spanning over 25 years, the novel is part mystery, part serial killer thriller, and part love story. Girls in the small town of Monta Clare have been disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family becomes the target, an unlikely hero emerges in Patch Macauley, a local boy, born with only one eye, who saves her. Haunting and beautiful, the story explores how childhood wounds impact adulthood as it focuses on Patch, his best friend Saint, and Patch's multi-year effort to locate another one of the girls who had been abducted.
Gillian Flynn author of Gone Girl says, “From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel.”
Amy Einhorn is the Senior Vice President and Fiction Publisher at Crown Publishing. Previously, she was President at Henry Holt & Co., Publisher at Flatiron Books, and had her own eponymous imprint, Amy Einhorn Books, at Penguin Random House. Einhorn has published many New York Times bestselling fiction authors, including Chris Whitaker, Liane Moriarty, Min Jin Lee, and others, as well as bestselling memoirs and narrative nonfiction by authors such as James Comey, Jenny Lawson, and Amy Sedaris.
Attend this event from Scarsdale Adult School on Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Scarsdale Public Library. The fee is $35. Sign up here:
Remembering Sally Harrington Beers
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Sara “Sally” Harrington Beers passed away September 7, 2024, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Despite her diagnosis, she retained her sassy sarcasm until the end.
Sally was born in New Rochelle, NY on October 6, 1935, to William and Alice Harrington, the youngest of four children. She was raised in New Rochelle and Eastchester, NY. Determined to make her own mark on the world, Sally attended Dunbarton College in Washington, D.C., where she was involved in theater, student government, and attended countless social events in the surrounding area with her many suitors.
As a young adult, Sally traveled the world and lived as a bachelorette in New York City, a real world "Mary Tyler Moore". She always wanted to be a writer, and pursued a master’s degree in English so she could teach. In 1961 she was in a serious car accident and ended up in a coma. The injuries sustained affected her ability to complete her degree, though she continued to write.
In 1974, she met her husband, Philip, at church in New York City. They married that summer and had Christine, their only child, the following year. Phil and Sally moved from the city to the suburbs to raise their daughter in Scarsdale. Sally continued to work in various secretarial and office manager positions. They moved to Rye, NY in 1994 where they loved living in an apartment and tending to their garden. Sally never stopped writing and journaling every day. She was perhaps best known for her crossword puzzle prowess, frequently completing the Sunday NYTimes crossword in pen. She was very active in church, as a lector and confirmation class teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale, and later leading the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program at Resurrection Church in Rye.
Sally is survived by her daughter, Christine Weston (Ian) of Scarsdale, as well as two beloved grandsons, Sam (16) and Miles (13) Weston. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews and their families who she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her husband as well as by her three older siblings, William of Darien, CT, Paul of Somers, NY, and sister Joan Doyle of Scarsdale, NY.
A visitation for Sally will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 3-7pm at Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Home, 824 Scarsdale Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583. A funeral mass will occur on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10am at Annunciation Church at 470 Westchester Avenue, Crestwood, New York 10707, followed by a burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 10 W Stevens Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Calvary Hospital Home Hospice Program.
Scarsdale Author Barbara Josselsohn Publishes "The Forgotten Italian Restaurant"
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Local author Barbara Josselsohn has published the third novel in her "Sisters of War" trilogy. The Forgotten Italian Restaurant is a gripping World War Two historical romance.
Here's the story: Italy, 1943. The girl rushes down the winding streets, tucking the handwritten menu into the wicker basket and thinking only of the code hidden on the delicate paper. Will anyone forgive her for what she’s about to do to save the man she loves?
Present day. Arriving in sun-drenched Caccipulia, Callie grips the faded restaurant menu in trembling hands. Found hidden in her family home, she is certain it will lead her to the truth about her grandmother’s life in Italy during World War Two. Why did her Nonna run away from this beautiful small town, never to return? Lost and alone in the world, could it help Callie understand who she is?
Local café owner Oliver’s dark brown eyes light up when he sees the menu. During the war, one brave family secretly fed desperate Jewish families hidden in safe houses through the village. Callie’s heart soars at the thought that her own dear grandmother was involved.
Diving into the town’s history during long walks down cobbled streets, Callie begins to feel at home under Oliver’s soft gaze. She wonders if she could build a life here with him. Until they push aside magenta flowers on a monument at the heart of the village, and uncover a secret that changes everything...
A grave mistake was made one dark night as the Nazis stalked the village, putting the whole town in terrible danger.
When Callie finds out what her grandmother did, will it change the way Oliver feels about her? Will she stay and right the wrongs of the past, or be forced to leave Italy too, just like her Nonna?
A heartbreaking love story that will sweep you away to sun-drenched Italian vineyards to watch hope and bravery prevail in the darkest days of war. For fans of Kristin Hannah, Victoria Hislop and Fiona Valpy.
Out and About in Scarsdale Village
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We strolled around the Village this week and were pleased to find lots of activity, with some spaces under construction and others getting updates.
On Spencer Place, next to I Am More Scarsdale, Craft Barbers is planning to open in the space formerly occupied by the Eye Gallery, which has now moved to Boniface Circle.
For now there is only a poster in the window announcing the plan. However we reached out to the owners and here is what they shared about a new location for me, coming this winter.
Here is what they shared about Craft Barbers who currently has another location on Kraft Avenue in Bronxville.
“Established in 2021, Craft Barbers is dedicated to redefining the grooming experience. Our premium barbershop combines timeless old-school charm with a contemporary edge. In addition to classic barbering services, we offer signature hot shaves and a dedicated shampoo area, perfect for fitting your haircut into a busy schedule. Our user-friendly booking system ensures a seamless appointment process. Enjoy complimentary coffee and drinks as you relax in our modern, inviting space. We look forward to welcoming the community when we open our doors in winter 2024.
We are working with a local Scarsdale resident (Kahn Architecture and Design). They are the company we used when opening One Rare Italian Steakhouse and I am so pleased to work with them again. I know with Michael and Heidi's pristine vision and execution, Craft Barbers of Scarsdale will not only bring the best haircutting experience, but also bring a visually pleasing aesthetic to the beautiful town of Scarsdale.”
Just up the street, at the corner of East Parkway and Spencer Place it appears that the ever-popular Parkway 
Diner is receiving a facelift. They are closed this week while Fabio and his team repaint and spruce things up.
At 20 Chase Road, signs for a new location for the Bagel Emporium were posted last spring. We poked our head in and found busy construction crews at work to build out the space. Though we inquired we were not able to find out an expected opening date.
Later that evening, we decided to try out the new outdoor tables at Micheline on Scarsdale Avenue. We were pleased to find a patio overlooking the street as well as more tables in the alley outside. On Tuesdays, or “Tini Tuesdays” your burger and fries come with a martini for $39. They have also added options for kids including pasta and chicken tenders as well as brunch on Fridays through Sundays from 11 am – 5 pm. Check them out on the next warm night.
UJA Hosts Hamptons Trunk Show
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Sharon Shane, Staci Barber, Vicki Warner, Wendy Shenfeld, Heidi Lurensky, Natalie Barth, Judy Goodman, Shelly Kivell, Robin KaplanUJA-Federation of New York hosted its annual Hamptons Trunk Show on Thursday, August 1, outside the Bridgehampton Historical Society Museum. The event brought together the community in support of a meaningful cause.
Shawls by SonikaUJA-Federation of New York is dedicated to improving life for Jews everywhere and caring for New Yorkers of all backgrounds as well as people in crisis worldwide. A percentage of the Trunk Show sales proceeds will benefit UJA and support the organization’s work.
Supplies for Success
Photo Credit: UJA-Federation of New York.
Freida Rothman creates gold and silver jewelry inspired by her great aunt and grandmother who were Holocaust survivors.
Nikki Cole, Danielle Rayman, Stacey Lowenberg, Jill Goldsmith
