2017 Benjamin Franklin IBPA Award: Gold 2016 USA Best Book Awards: General Fiction Finalist A Redbook Best Books of 2016
"Eugenia Panisporchi was born with a supernatural gift we’re all on board with: the ability to remember her past lives. This witty contemporary tale dives into Eugenia’s journey to discovering the shocking true meaning of her life… all of them." —Brit+Co, “20 Reads to Cozy Up With This Winter”
"Tarquini charms her audience with heady wit and laugh-out-loud humor . . . This is a fast-reading, enjoyable journey through past and present that many readers will enjoy." —Booklist
"Hindsight is an evocative and inventive reincarnation tale. Drawing on snippets of wisdom from long-gone literary giants, including Chaucer, Dante, Goethe, and Kipling, Tarquini illustrates the eternal universality of human behavior . . . the narrative emphasizes the importance of acting in the here and now: saying what should be said, forgiving what needs to be forgiven, embracing opportunities to deepen connections with others, and seizing moments of happiness when they’re presented. Consequently, Hindsight is a sustaining and deeply personal reading experience.” —Foreword Reviews, FIVE STARS, Book of the Day Selection
"Tarquini’s innovative concept is paired with realistic characters and sparkling wit, making this enjoyable novel a keeper." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"This contemporary jewel is a literary parade that reminds us to live life fully in the now." —Working Mother, "21 New Books to Fall for This Autumn"
“A unique and innovative reminder to enjoy life like it’s the only one you’ll have.” —Bookstr
"Witty and thought-provoking, Mindy Tarquini’s debut is a must-read for lovers of Chaucer, magical realism and literary ingenuity." —Buzzfeed
"Funny and irreverent, this modern fable is a good reminder to love the life you have." —Real Simple
"This quirky and often funny novel is a satisfying debut and will pique readers' interests right off the bat.” — RT Book Reviews
"This charming contemporary fable marks a fabulous debut for author Mindy Tarquini." —SheKnows, “The best books written by women you need to read this fall”
“Debut author Mindy Tarquini’s rollicking prose wends the reader through a hybrid contemporary, historical, and speculative tale of karma, past lives, and the capacity to forgive and forget. Equal parts tender and hilarious, Hindsight will leave readers wanting another meatball, another life, and whatever Tarquini serves up next.” —Camille Griep, author of Letters to Zell
"Author Mindy Tarquini glues readers to the page with her insight into character and her signature irreverent humor. Hindsight is a debut you don't want to miss." —Stephen Parrish, editor of the The Lascaux Review
"In Eugenia Panisporchi, Mindy Tarquini gives us a heroine for the ages and for right now, combining the concept of past lives with a witty and entertaining take on the timeless task of being true to ourselves.” —Kamy Wicoff, author of Wishful Thinking
“Deliciously original with a quirky voice that sets Mindy Tarquini in a league of her own…Hindsight blends comedy and insight into an engaging story with a brave, yet satisfying, conclusion.” —Sandra Ruttan, Spinetingler Magazine