I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere but the Pool (The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman)

She also writes a weekly column, “Chick Wit,” with her daughter Francesca Serritella, for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She has won an Edgar® Award and Cosmopolitan magazine’s “Fun Fearless Fiction” Award, and she is the president of Mystery Writers of America. She is working on a novel, and she lives in New York with

"Lisa and Francesca, mother and daughter, bring you the laughter of their lives." Delia Ephron, bestselling author The bestselling and “perennially hilarious” mother-daughter team is back with a new collection of stories from their real lives, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Join Lisa and Francesca as they regret drunk-shopping online, try smell-dating, and explore the freedom of a hiatus from men - a Guyatus. This program is read by the authors. They offer a fresh and funny take on the triumphs and facepalm moments of modern life, showing that when it comes to navigating the crazy world we live in, you’re always your own best lifeguard.

When her tone drops low, almost conspiratorially, it's tough not to join her in a smirk or guffawthe listening will feel like time spent with friends." -AudioFile. She's a firebrand and, one essay at time, she challenges conventional wisdom on a lot of things. "Scottoline does the heavy lifting, and her exuberant delivery, marked by a Philly accent, is irresistible

I love Lisa Soccotline's books Peggy Joy Swope I love Lisa Soccotline's books, both fiction and non-fiction. Although I could definitely relate to many of her stories in this book, I don't think that it was one of her best efforts.. "Like life itself, both these strong, likable women are continually evolving and their writing is keeping pace" according to Bookreporter. The literary duo is at it again. I NEED A LIFEGUARD EVERYWHERE BUT THE POOL is the eighth book in as many summers by prolific, bestselling author Lisa Scottoline and her daughter, Francesca Serritella. Lisa is an empty nester who lives near Philadelphia with a menagerie of lovable and unruly pets. Francesca, a Harvard graduate, resides. "I Laughed!" according to Elizabeth. First, let me say that Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors. I particularly love her humorous essays she writes with her daughter Francesca. This one was another great one. It appealed to me both as a woman and as a woman "of a certain age." These books make me realize that there is a bigger world out there where women just li