Real Talk with Jo Piazza: M**der, Motherhood and the Myth of Perfection

Athena Books is thrilled to welcome bestselling author Jo Piazza to the store to celebrate the release of her newest novel, . This book is the perfect pulpy and thrilling summer read, all set in the world of influencers, specifically #tradwives. Our staff loved it. This is the read you will want to take on vacation and talk to your friends about-trust us. Join us for a night of laughter, influencer-adjacent gossip, and FUN. Wine, light dessert, and seltzer will be served. Your ticket includes a copy of Everyone is Lying to You.

Jo will be joined in conversation by two friends who know more than a little about the topic of "influencing": Julia Dzafic, aka @lemonstripes, and Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, aka @DorothyonTv.

We hope you can join us!

About Everyone is Lying to You:

The #tradwife M**der mystery we’ve all been waiting for. From the bestselling author of and the creator of the podcast comes an explosive thriller about two estranged friends, a grisly M**der, a sudden disappearance, and the truly shocking revelation that everyone is lying to you about something.

Lizzie and Bex were best friends in college. After graduation, Bex vanished, leaving Lizzie confused and devastated. Fifteen years later, Bex is now Rebecca Sommers, a “traditional” Instagram influencer with millions of followers who salivate over her perfect life on her ranch with her five children and handsome husband, Gray. Lizzie is a struggling magazine writer, watching reels while her young children demand her attention. One night out of the blue, Bex calls Lizzie with a career-making proposition—an exclusive interview with her about her multimillion-dollar business venture and an invitation to MomBomb, the high-profile influencing conference.

At the conference, Bex goes missing and Gray is found brutally murdered on their ranch. Lizzie finds herself plunged into the dark side of the cutthroat world of social media that includes jealousy, sordid affairs, swingers, and backstabbing. She must learn who her old friend has become and who she has double-crossed to try to find her, clear her name, and maybe even save her life. Piazza’s master storytelling and razor-sharp insight into the world of social media brings us a pulpy, juicy, and cleverly plotted read that will have you guessing all the way through and leave you gasping for more.

About Jo Piazza:

Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and podcast creator known for her incisive explorations of modern womanhood, media culture, and social dynamics. She has authored over a dozen books, including The Sicilian Inheritance, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win, How to Be Married, and the Good Morning America Book Club pick We Are Not Like Them, co-written with Christine Pride. Her latest novel, Everyone Is Lying to You, is a M**der mystery delving into the world of "tradwife" influencers. It's been hailed as Gone Girl, but make it tradwives.

She is also the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Under the Influence, which examines the intersection of motherhood and influencer culture. She lives in Philly with her husband, Nick Aster, and their three children.

About Julia Dzafic:

Julia Dzafic is the creative force behind @lemonstripes, a colourful lifestyle and motherhood account that she started in 2010 as a blog, where she shares her passions for style, healthy cooking, home decor, motherhood, and wellness.

In 2024, Julia published her debut cookbook, Garden Grown, filled with more than 100 seasonal, wholesome recipes, bringing her fresh, approachable cuisine from garden to table.

She lives in Westport, CT, with her husband Anel, two kids, their pit-mix, Boots, and 12 chickens.

About Dorothy Cascerceri Simone:

Dorothy Cascerceri Simone is the Creator, Host and Executive Producer of podcast, an Event Emcee, Live Auctioneer, and Luxury Travel Writer. She was recently featured on the cover of Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine as one of six “Women Who Lead” for the annual Women’s Issue for her presence online and off that “blends authenticity and style in a way that resonates with so many."

She has been quoted by publications such as The New York Daily News and Huffington Post, and she holds a Journalism degree from The George Washington University. She started her career as a newspaper columnist and features writer in Philadelphia, winning a Keystone Press Award.

Dorothy currently lives in Greenwich, CT with her husband, toddler, third-grader, and Goldendoodle, Bleecker. Learn more about her at DorothyOnTv.com and @DorothyOnTv on Instagram.

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