The View’s Sunny Hostin and Al Roker’s wife Deborah Roberts were shocked to discover they were competing with new side projects
THE View star Sunny Hostin has taken to social media to take to Al Roker’s wife Deborah Roberts.
Sunny and Deborah’s new books will be competing for first week sales in the near future.
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Sunny, 54, recently shared news about her upcoming novel Summer on Sag Harbor on Instagram.
Summer on Sag Harbor is the second installment in the Oak Bluffs series from the morning show host.
In the social media video, The View co-host held a copy of her book Summer on Sag Harbor – with many more copies stacked behind her.
She stressed that fans can pre-order her book before the official release date.
Sunny also announced that she hopes fans will enjoy her new novel as much as her first, Summer on the Bluffs.
“I’m so excited to show you the finished look for my next novel Summer on Sag Harbor!” she wrote.
“It will be available in stores on May 2nd, but if you don’t pre-order via @strandbookstore you can get a signed copy! #SummeronSagHarbor.”
Fans revealed in their comments section that they are indeed eagerly awaiting Sunny’s book.
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FAN REACTIONS
“Ooooh can’t wait to get my copy @sunny!!!” wrote one fan.
Another added: “Whoohooo congratulations I can’t wait to read it.”
A third gushed: “Hey Sunny I loved your last book! I read it twice! I will pre-order this now! Congratulations Sunny.”
A fourth person signed: “I so enjoyed reading your first book. I look forward to reading this one… congratulations.”
A fifth remarked: “Ahhhh Sunny!! I’m so damn excited to get my hands on this!!”
Someone else exclaimed, “Can’t wait! Read your first book and loved it!”
DEBORA’S ARRIVAL
While Sunny’s supporters expressed their excitement, Deborah, 62, expressed surprise.
Deborah commented on Sunny’s post: “Really releasing same day!! Whoo hoo!!”
Her book Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life is also in preparation.
Last month, Deborah posted a video on her Instagram of herself unwrapping the book.
“Oh my God. That’s exciting,” she squeaked, taking one out of the box.
“After a year of working and waiting and dreaming, my book is here!”
She added: “I can’t wait for you to get this. I can’t wait to get your hands on it.”
Deborah then turned the book over to look at the cover, smiled and held it close as the video ended.
The GMA correspondent captioned the post: “Wednesday Wow! I am very pleased to announce that my new book, Lessons Learned and Cherished; The Teacher Who Changed My Life will hit bookshelves in just a few weeks.”
“I look forward to sharing stories from incredible people about the inspiring and uplifting power of teachers. Here you will find yourself again.”
Deborah continued, “The stories will make you smile, laugh or cry as we celebrate the treasure of teaching. Pre-order yours wherever you buy books or get them on May 2nd.”
The book is filled with stories from some of her friends and family, including Al, 68, Robin Roberts, 62, Jenna Bush Hager, 41, Oprah Winfrey, 69, and more.
Deborah’s followers congratulated her and many said they couldn’t wait to read it.
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