Goldy Moldavsky

ON THE ROAD TO HAPPY is on sale now!

It's about summer, friendship, fishing, and riding bikes down country roads. Plus, it's set in the 90s, so you know, the vibes are immaculate, if I do say so myself!

Kirkus says it offers "fascinating glimpses into a different time, place, and way of life."

Publishers Weekly calls Gigi, the main character, "complex and utterly relatable."

And School Library Journal gave it a starred review!

You are now looking at the cover for my latest book! Isn't it gorgeous? ON THE ROAD TO HAPPY is a middle grade novel about summer, friendship, and finding your joy even when you feel like you don't belong. And as the cover suggests, it features a treehouse! (I wasn't the only one dreaming of treehouses when I was a kid, was I?)

ON THE ROAD TO HAPPY will be available on May 5th, but you can preorder it now!

Cover art by Svetla Radivoeva.

And here is the official synopsis:

From New York Times bestselling author comes a must-read middle-grade novel for fans of The Vanderbeekers on the Road, The Firefly Summer, and To Night Owl From Dogfish. This big-hearted story follows a girl who might just be in for a life-changing summer. . . if she doesn’t run away first.

Gigi and her older sister, Yasmin, are spending the summer at a Jewish bungalow colony in upstate New York, thanks to their dad, who will be the handyman there. Sure, there will be day camp to go to, and the forest to explore, and maybe new friends to make. But Gigi doesn’t feel she fits in. Despite the fact that she’s Jewish too, she can’t help but feel that her Judaism is totally different from the other kids’. It doesn’t help that Mom isn’t around to talk to—she’s back in Brooklyn working. Yasmin has her own friends, and even though her dad speaks five languages, he and Gigi never seem to be speaking the same one.

There’s only one thing Gigi can do—escape. So, she hatches a plan to run away. But unexpected surprises keep drawing her back. Like, why do the boys at the camp keep doing flips? What kind of lake has fish with mustaches? Can Gigi sneakily use her dad’s tools to build a secret treehouse?

The sequel to Bubblegum Shoes: The case of the Contraband Closet has a cover!

Bubblegum Shoes: The Big Sleepover is my ode to, well, The Big Sleep. The classic Bogart/Bacall noir that inspired so many other "The Big" titles. (Short, Chill, Lebowski-- I'm looking at you.) Is this book anything like The Big Sleep in plot, themes, or character? No. But it IS like The Big Sleep in that it's a deliberately convoluted--ahem, madcap-- caper where the mystery is layered and the stakes are high.

Here's the official synopsis:

Crime doesn’t sleep…luckily neither do they.

Normally, Maya Mendoza wouldn't be caught dead at school on a Saturday, but it happens to be the most epic night Marlowe Middle’s big sleepover! The Bubblegum Shoes detective agency is taking a night off from solving cases to enjoy the Battle of the Bands, the all-you-can-eat candy, and the limited adult supervision...or so they thought. 

When the girls learn classmate and rising YouTube star Hunter Holloway is being blackmailed to drop out of the singing competition, they have to help. But what was supposed to be an easy case quickly turns complicated when the Gumshoes discover an illegal pillow-fighting ring, battling Broadway divas, and counterfeit art—not to mention Hunter seems to be hiding a few secrets of his own. 

Can these slumber party sleuths solve the case before the fun is over? Or will this sticky situation spell lights out for Hunter's career and the Bubblegum Shoes’ reputation?

A smart, sharp, and sensational second book in New York Times bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky's middle-school mystery series.

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I love writing this series and I hope you'll pick it up! You can preorder it here, and I hope you do because I am a very needy author.

Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet is OUT TODAY!

OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS is out today!

Hope you read it, hope you love it.

Announcing the Preoder campaign for OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS!

OED is the gothic horromance of my dreams, and I'm delighted to show you the swag I've got lined up if you preorder my latest YA novel.

You'll get:

An art print of the story's main couple, Hart and Rose, illustrated by _loris_art

A holographic sticker of the book cover

A bookplate signed by me

All you need to do is send a screenshot of your order receipt to [email protected]

Here's a reminder of what the book's all about:

Aspiring artist Rose Pauly is not happy moving from her home in New York City right before her senior year of high school. But on her first miserable day in Connecticut, she meets Hart Hargrove. The two share an immediate, undeniable connection.

Hart introduces Rose to his slice of paradise–the immense private garden nestled behind the Hargrove family mansion. There, the two spend a fever dream of a summer together. But as their bond blossoms into love, Rose can't shake the feeling that all is not as it seems.

When Rose uncovers the truth about the garden, she's forced to question how genuine her love story truly is. But Hart can't bear to lose Rose, and he will stop at nothing to save their relationship.

Posing haunting questions about beauty and desire, this is an atmospheric and darkly romantic tale that will enthrall readers.

Goodreads giveaway for OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS! Enter to win 1 of 30 copies. This is your best shot to get a galley of this book before it hits shelves.

I have a new book! And it has a new cover! Behold, BUBBLEGUM SHOES: The Case of the Contraband Closet.

I am so excited to be coming out with my first ever middle-grade book, and to do it with this stunning cover is really special. Illustrated by Sol Salinas and designed by Michelle Cunningham, I think this cover perfectly encapsulates the fun film noir-esque vibes the book is going for.

Here's the official synopsis:

9:48 AM. Math class. Marlowe Middle School.

Life isn't easy on the streets, er, hallways of Marlowe Middle School. Luckily, private eye Maya Mendoza never stops paying attention. She knows who is passing notes in class. Spots which teacher wore shoes a half-size too tight. And she certainly notices when her former best friend Jordan suddenly stops talking to her. 

Then, the legendary Contraband Closet is robbed. Every Hotwheels car, spray paint canister, bouncy ball, and other prized possession teachers have collected since the dawn of time are seemingly lost forever--including an item of Jordan's. Suddenly, Maya sees a case that may set things back to the way it used to be because contraband--and friendships--don't vanish into thin air...right?

Hello world! I have a new book, and its got a shiny new cover! I am delighted to show you OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS, with art by Maggie Enterrios.

I so love this cover. I think it perfectly reflects the beauty and the darkness at the center of this novel. It will be on sale in Fall, 2025, which is a long way away, but I hope you'll add it on goodreads and consider preordering it.

Read on if you'd like to get a glimpse of the story.

A contemporary YA gothic romance about a dark family secret, a lush, mysterious garden, and a love that never dies, from New York Times bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky.

Aspiring artist Rose Pauly is not happy moving from her home in New York City right before her senior year of high school. But on her first miserable day in Connecticut, she meets Hart Hargrove. The two share an immediate, undeniable connection.

Hart introduces Rose to his slice of paradise–the immense private garden nestled behind the Hargrove family mansion. There, the two spend a fever dream of a summer together. But as their bond blossoms into love, Rose can't shake the feeling that all is not as it seems.

When Rose uncovers the truth about the garden, she's forced to question how genuine her love story truly is. But Hart can't bear to lose Rose, and he will stop at nothing to save their relationship.

Hi! I have some exciting news about my latest book, JUST SAY YES!

It's coming out as a paperback original on January 30, 2024! And if you pre-order a copy and send me your proof of purchase I'll send you back a sticker and a signed book plate. It's that easy.

You can find more info and instructions in this post on my substack.

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PRE-ORDER CAMPAIGN FOR LORD OF THE FLY FEST!

Hi friends! As a thank you for pre-ordering LORD OF THE FLY FEST (out August 30th) I’d like to send you these pre-order goodies. 

You’ll get three things:

- a wristband for FLY FEST (which you can wear or use as a bookmark)

- a 3 inch sticker of the book cover

- a signed bookplate that you can stick inside your book. 

All you have to do is send proof of purchase (a screenshot of your receipt) to [email protected]

Open until Sept. 1st 2022.

COVER REVEAL! 

I have a new book coming out, which I’m very excited about. I love this cover so much, with art by Rich Deas and Jon Barakat. 

Here’s a short summary for LotFF:

Rafi Francisco needs a splashy case to put her true crime podcast on the map. She sets her sights on River Stone, the hearthrob musician who rose to stardom after the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend. Rafi somehow scores a ticket to the exclusive Fly Fest, where River will be the headliner—and her starmaking interview. But when Rafi arrives on the Caribbean island location of Fly Fest with hundreds of other influencers, they quickly discover that the promised dream getaway is more of a nightmare. Soon, Rafi goes from fighting for an interview to fighting for her life as she has to confront beauty gurus–gone–wild and spotty WiFi. And, as she gets closer to River, she discovers that he might be hiding even darker secrets than she suspected.

LORD OF THE FLY FEST comes out August 30th, 2022.

THE MARY SHELLEY CLUB IS OUT IN THE WORLD!

And you can buy it here: