PUBLISHER AND ACCOLADES

Thomas & Mercer, August 2023

• Booklist Starred Review
• Library Journal Starred Review
• Library Journal’s Annual Crime Fiction Preview: Titles to Add to the Collection
• NetGalley: 25 historical book to read this summer
• AARP: 2023’s Hot Summer Novels
• Entertainment Weekly: Best Book of Summer
• BookBub’s Glamorous Historical Reads
• Nantucket Book Festival Featured Book
• Montecito Journal Books Column, “Stories Matter!” Featured Book
• Read the Runway Pick
• N/Nantucket Magazine Book Pick
• Tim Talks Book Selection
• 10 Authors You Can’t Miss at the East Hampton Library Authors Night
• BookTrib, Jon Land’s The Thrill List
• The Buzz Magazines Five Picks for August
• Editors’ Choice, The Historical Novels Review
• Library Journal Debut of the Month
• Distractify’s August book roundup
• Medium Magazine’s 9 Summer Reading Must Reads
• Mystery Tribune’s 20 Best Crime, Mystery & Thriller Books
• CBS NY Book Club with Mary Calvi Fall Readers’ Choice and Top 3 FicPicks 2023
• Vanity Fair‘s 7 Books to Read Over the Long Weekend
• Booktrib’s 20 Best Crime, Mystery & Thrillers Books
• CBS Mary Calvi’s Book of the Month
• Boston Book Festival Feature
• Cup of Tea’s Best Books of 2023: Mysteries & Thrillers

“Based on a confounding, never-solved true crime and featuring real-life figures, DiVello’s latest offers readers all they need to reach their own verdict. The creator of the Mystery and Thriller Mavens Author Interview Series, DiVello will delight readers with this foray into fiction highlighting Julia Harpman and her remarkable career.”
—Booklist (Starred Review)

“[T]his kaleidoscopic mystery impresses with its thoroughness and poignancy. Fans of historical true crime and stories set in the 1920s will be rapt.”
—Publishers Weekly

“DiVello maintains a breakneck pace from one brief, datelined chapter to the next. Her pulpy, over-the-top prose credibly evokes the era’s crime magazines, while her fidelity to the characters and the well-documented facts surrounding the unsolved murder give the story extra interest.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“The page-turner of a story with tentacles reaching from Broadway to the White House exposes the influence of money and power. Fans of true crime and true-crime podcasts will be hooked.”
—Library Journal

“There’s no better way to cool down in the summer than with a century-old cold case.”
—Entertainment Weekly

“Precise and transportive…DiVello’s passion for the genre is evident both in the writing and by her role as creator and host of a mystery and thriller podcast. The end result is a fascinating murder mystery packed with history”
—Associated Press

“This debut novel delivers a page-turning murder mystery that will appeal not only to thriller buffs, but readers of narrative history and historical true crime.”
—Joe Pompeo, Vanity Fair

“The research on this is intensive and detailed—the dark side of Broadway fame during the Roaring Twenties. A very compelling story.”
—Montecito Journal

“Reminiscent of E. L. Doctorow’s Ragtime in all the right ways, Broadway Butterfly is peppered with real-life denizens from this era, conjured either from DiVello’s investigation, imagination or some combination of the two. It doesn’t matter, since the story is so riveting and relentless in its sharp focus and period-perfect touches. DiVello has penned a blisteringly original, instant classic.”
—BookTrib

“DiVello keeps the story moving along and weaves together the various storylines effectively and seamlessly.”
—The Buzz Magazine

“DiVello’s writing reveals a disdain of sham and posturing. It has the heady essence of a modern classic. Reading it, I was as happy as a person can be without arousing suspicion.”
—The Chestnut Hill

“DiVello, an accomplished true crime writer, takes us on a whirlwind and captivating ride with true historical figures…The novel, which is a fictionalized account of the infamous Broadway Butterfly murder, is chock full of historical figures and events…Highly recommended.”
—The Historical Novels Review

“BROADWAY BUTTERFLY is thrilling, surprising, and page-turning. The drama in this Pulitzer-worthy book—like the events and characters in it—is very real, and Sara DiVello more than does it justice.”
—Crimespree Magazine

“A riveting true-crime novel, based on one of the most notorious unsolved murders of the era, where power, politics, and secrets conspire to bury the truth, twist after breathtaking twist.”
—Booktrib

“Broadway Butterfly insightfully moves through various strata during the Roaring Twenties — the flappers, gangsters, wealthy members of high society, Harlem and journalism. DiVello’s skillful research and affinity for details make her characterization of each of these real people feel authentic.”
—South Florida Sun Sentinel

“If you’re into historical thrillers you’ll definitely want to pick up Broadway Butterfly. Facts blend with fiction as crime reporter Julia Harpman chases the story, searching for the answer of who murdered Dot, and why?”
—Medium Magazine

“Sara knocked it out of the park with this book and I cannot wait to see what comes next from her. This is a book that will be staying with me for a long time and one that I will absolutely be recommending to anyone that likes historical fiction, true crime or a book set in NYC!”
—Always with a Book

“Regarding the book, as Ezra Pound once wrote about Ernest Hemingway, DiVello’s writing reflects “that innate and genial honesty that is the very soul of talent.” Her writing reveals a disdain of sham and posturing. It has the heady essence of a modern classic. It is replete with smile-inducing Damon Runyon-type politically incorrect expressions from the 1920s, like “dames,” “mugs” and “flatfeet.” Reading it, I was as happy as a person can be without arousing suspicion.”
—The Chestnut Hill

“Instantly immersive and authentic—a great story, beautifully told.”
—Lee Child, #1 internationally bestselling author of the Jack Reacher Series

“Glamour and greed collide in this whip smart mystery set against the glittering backdrop of 1920s New York.  The characters had me hooked. The incredible twists and turns kept me racing back for more.”
—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, One Step Too Far

“Sara DiVello transports us to a glitzy, glamorous, and dangerous 1920s New York City, in this pacy, twisting mystery. Through her layered, intriguing cast of characters, DiVello boldly takes on issues of class, gender, race, and corruption, while ratcheting up the tension page after gripping page. Broadway Butterfly is classic noir suspense with a beating heart and DiVello is a writer to watch.”
—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six

“Sara Divello has written a vibrant, interesting, and exciting mystery that embodies the best of the hedonistic time in which it’s set. Fantastic work “
—S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears

“BROADWAY BUTTERFLY is such a propulsive, thrilling read while engaging on a deeper level with themes of privilege, sexism, racism and class. I was seduced from the very first page. I loved this book!”
—Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author

“Corruption and secrets collide in this roller coaster of a read that reminds us truth is stranger than fiction. I was fully immersed in learning about one of the most infamous crimes of the century which illustrates that the struggle for power and privilege—those who have it, those who want it, and those who would kill to keep it—is eternal.”
—Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Younger Wife

“Richly imagined and impeccably researched, BROADWAY BUTTERFLY instantly transported me to another place and time. Sara DiVello revisits the glory and hardships of being a woman during the roaring twenties in this smart, enthralling story of obsession, scandal, and murder. In Broadway Butterfly, DiVello has proved herself a refreshing, exciting new voice in crime fiction. I’m a fan for life.”
—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest

“Broadway Butterfly reads like an edge-of-your-seat movie. This impressively researched, fascinating true murder story will have readers guessing and re-guessing on every page.”
—Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice and Remember

“A rip-roaring historical mystery with a true crime at its heart, Broadway Butterfly captures both the seedy underbelly and glamour of New York in the 1920s—flappers and murderers and plots and gangsters and intrepid reporters and gruff detectives abound—provides a pitch-perfect ‘who done it.’ DiVello’s impeccable research and depiction of crimes and morality in Jazz Age New York will delight true-crime fans. Don’t miss this!”
—J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of It’s One of Us

“Calling all Hitchcock fans, Sara DiVello takes you into the gritty noir underworld of 1920’s Manhattan with a page turning glimpse into a real-life murder. I raced through the retelling of the investigation while trying to stay one step ahead in solving the crime.”
—Isabella Maldonado, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Nina Guerrera Series

“1920’s Manhattan. A dead party girl, a list of suspects worthy of a killer game of Clue. Yes, please. Broadway Butterfly is the cat’s pajamas. What a ride!”
—Tracy Clark, author of the Cass Raines and Dt. Harriet Foster series

“DiVello’s blisteringly immersive investigation of an unsolved 1923 murder doesn’t just make for high octane catnip for any true crime reader, but also bends and transcends the genre for a read as gripping as a page-turning novel, and as thrilling, cinematic and full of mindboggling wonder as a big screen blockbuster. About injustice and justice, and murder and passion, all set against the loudly roaring twenties and the reign of the worst president America might ever have had, this who-and-why-dunnit should come with a warning label: buy extra press-on nails because you’re not going to be able to stop biting yours.”
—Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of With or Without You 

“Sara DiVello is a wonderful and oh-so-talented new voice in true-crime fiction! Her spellbinding Broadway Butterfly—Gatsby meets Ragtime—is completely entertaining, with its jazz babies and gigolos, high society galas and gritty newsrooms, tough cops and fast-talking criminals. Impeccably (and impressively) researched and ingeniously written, it’s as cinematic and riveting as a classic film, where vibrant and passionate characters and their fascinating settings come to life—and history becomes even more compelling.  This mix of true crime and stylish voice is simply terrific storytelling. I devoured it.”
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of The House Guest

“Sara DiVello’s Broadway Butterfly is a hypnotic thriller with characters you won’t soon forget wrapped up in a mystery that is as complexingly seductive as the glitz and glam era it takes place in. You will be rooted in your seat until you hit The End.”
—Yasmin Angoe, bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Nena Knight series, Her Name Is Knight and They Come At Knight

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Audio

• Brilliance Audio

FOREIGN

• Finnish: Sitruuna Kustannus

Sara has invested years dutifully climbing the corporate ladder to become head of PR at a major financial services company, but can’t shake the feeling she’s not where she belongs. When her latest boss, a wine-guzzling, drama-loving diva, finally drives her to the brink, Sara seeks sanctuary in yoga-teacher training…only to encounter an entirely different assortment of craziness and calamity.

Where in the OM Am I? is an irreverent, honest, and hilarious memoir chronicling one woman’s journey from the fast-paced, cutthroat corporate world, to the slow-paced, surprisingly catty, and sometimes perilous world of yoga. Along the way, Sara confronts the harsh reality of working in a male-dominated industry, the challenges of being a corporate interloper in the yoga community, and the complexity of interactions between women in both realms. As epic mishaps beget personal revelations, Sara digs deep for the courage to forge a new life for herself.

PUBLISHER AND ACCOLADES

Worcester Square Press, June 2013

• Amazon #1 Bestseller; Top 20 for 20 weeks
• Winner, Best Memoir, National Indie Excellence Book Award
• SHAPE Magazine Best Book Selection
• Working Mother, “Eight Captivating Memoirs,” for “Rich Summer Reading

• “This memoir reads like the best of chick lit, but with far-deeper self-reflection…a must-read for yogis (or would-be yogis) who enjoy a little snarkiness with her savasana.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Sara’s irreverent and hilarious memoir details her journey of self-discovery as she moves from corporate to corpse pose.”
–SHAPE Magazine

“Where in the OM am I? is a just-right read for anyone needing a good laugh or just a little inspiration to make a change.”
—Working Mother

“The Devil Wears Prada meets Eat, Pray, Love in this engaging, inspiring tale of self-discovery…A great read for anyone who has ever say in cubicle, dreaming of escape.”
– Kathleen Flinn, New York Times Bestselling author, The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry.

“I stayed up all night reading Where in the OM Am I? It’s a fantastic memoir—gutsy, intense, and so well-written. It’s funny and inspirational, but it also raises issues that nobody really talks about, and that I believe need to be talked about—the darker side of women and work.”
–Melissa Burch, bestselling author of The Four Methods of Journal Writing: Finding Yourself through Memoir

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Audio

• Blackstone Audio