Join us to discuss The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern with Bestselling Author Lynda Cohen Loigman on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30pm on Zoom!

I am thrilled to announce our first Book Nation Book Club Event of 2025! Lynda Cohen Loigman’s latest novel is a perfect gift to give friends and family, along with the invitation to join us for discussion on Feb. 5th. Book Groups are welcome to join us, too. Let us know you are attending and send in all your questions. Read this month and plan to join us in February!

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Summary

It’s never too late for new beginnings.

On the cusp of turning eighty, newly retired pharmacist Augusta Stern is adrift. When she relocates to Rallentando Springs—an active senior community in southern Florida—she unexpectedly crosses paths with Irving Rivkin, the delivery boy from her father’s old pharmacy—and the man who broke her heart sixty years earlier.

As a teenager growing up in 1920’s Brooklyn, Augusta’s role model was her father, Solomon Stern, the trusted owner of the local pharmacy and the neighborhood expert on every ailment. But when Augusta’s mother dies and Great Aunt Esther moves in, Augusta can’t help but be drawn to Esther’s curious methods. As a healer herself, Esther offers Solomon’s customers her own advice—unconventional remedies ranging from homemade chicken soup to a mysterious array of powders and potions.

As Augusta prepares for pharmacy college, she is torn between loyalty to her father and fascination with her great aunt, all while navigating a budding but complicated relationship with Irving. Desperate for clarity, she impulsively uses Esther’s most potent elixir with disastrous consequences. Disillusioned and alone, Augusta vows to reject Esther’s enchantments forever.

Sixty years later, confronted with Irving, Augusta is still haunted by the mistakes of her past. What happened all those years ago and how did her plan go so spectacularly wrong? Did Irving ever truly love her or was he simply playing a part? And can Augusta reclaim the magic of her youth before it’s too late?

About Lynda

Lynda Cohen Loigman graduated from Harvard College and Columbia Law School. Her debut novel, The Two-Family House, was a USA Today bestseller and a nominee for the Goodreads 2016 Choice Awards in Historical Fiction. Her second novel, The Wartime Sisters, was selected as a Woman’s World Book Club pick and a Best Book of 2019 by Real Simple Magazine.

Her most recent book, The Matchmaker’s Gift, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and a Best Book of Fall by the New York Post, Parade Magazine, Buzzfeed, and Good Morning America.com. The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern is her fourth novel.

Join Us!

Book:  The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern

When: Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 7:30pm

Where: Zoom (link to be emailed the day before the event)

Special Guest: Lynda Cohen Loigman

Host and Moderator: Jennifer Blankfein

Facilitator: Luisa Tanno

How to Join: Email jen@booknationbookclub.com today to request the link and contribute questions for the author. Link will be provided the day before and the day of the event.