My not so perfect life : a novel

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Summary:

"When Katie Brenner is fired from her dream job in advertising in London, she's desperate to get away from her mad boss Demeter, and her crush, Alex, who she thought shared her feelings of adoration but didn't. Seeking refuge, she goes home to her father's farm in Somerset to help make her stepmother's dream of turning their land into a glamping retreat come true. Applying her savvy marketing smarts, Katie masterminds a glamorous upscale resort. But when Demeter shows up unannounced, with Alex not far behind, Katie is forced to rethink her revenge fantasies and her assumptions about family, love, and office politics and realize how much she may have misjudged everyone--and everything--around her"-- Provided by publisher.

General Note:

Title from container.

Compact disc.

Edition:

Unabridged.

Physical Description:

10 audio discs (12 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Genre:

Romance fiction.

Audiobooks.

Subject Term:

Family-owned business enterprises -- Fiction.

Resorts -- Fiction.

Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.

Author(s):

Hardingham, Fiona,

Publisher:

Books on Tape ; Random House Audio,

Publication Date:

2017

ISBN:

9780399568343

9780399568329

Publication Information:

[Westminster, MD] : Books on Tape ; New York : Random House Audio, [2017]

℗2017

Call Number:

CDB KINSELL

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Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a social-media-obsessed world. New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella has written her most timely novel yet.

Everywhere Katie Brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, Demeter Farlowe. Demeter is brilliant and creative, lives with her perfect family in a posh townhouse, and wears the coolest clothes. Katie's life, meanwhile, is a daily struggle--from her dismal rental to her oddball flatmates to the tense office politics she's trying to negotiate. No wonder Katie takes refuge in not-quite-true Instagram posts, especially as she's desperate to make her dad proud.

Then, just as she's finding her feet--not to mention a possible new romance--the worst happens. Demeter fires Katie. Shattered but determined to stay positive, Katie retreats to her family's farm in Somerset to help them set up a vacation business. London has never seemed so far away--until Demeter unexpectedly turns up as a guest. Secrets are spilled and relationships rejiggered, and as the stakes for Katie's future get higher, she must question her own assumptions about what makes for a truly meaningful life.

Sophie Kinsella is celebrated for her vibrant, relatable characters and her great storytelling gifts. Now she returns with all of the wit, warmth, and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her bestsellers to spin this fresh, modern story about presenting the perfect life when the reality is far from the truth.

Praise for My Not So Perfect Life

"A sparkling, witty novel about social media and the stories we tell ourselves." -- People (Book of the Week)

"The soul of this book concerns female friendship. . . . What ensues has a touch of real wisdom and] will satisfy Kinsella diehards as well as new readers." --The Washington Post

"You'll relate hard and root harder for Londoner Katie, whose quarterlife crisis feels even worse thanks to the Insta-perfect people all around her." -- Cosmopolitan

"A joy to read . . . Themes of friendship, love and living your true life rise to the top." --USA Today

" There are ] many laugh-out-loud hilarious moments in this feel-good novel about social media and personal branding, and the hectic realities behind our perfect online lives." -- Bustle

"Pure escapist fun." -- PopSugar

"Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter. I loved it." --Jojo Moyes

"Katie is a winning heroine. . . . Kinsella creates characters that are well-rounded, quirky, and a complete joy to read." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Driven by Katie's witty observations and numerous missteps as she attempts to reconcile various aspects of her identity, this novel is smartly satirical and entertaining." -- Publishers Weekly

"Another outstanding novel . . . a perfect combination of fun, laughable moments rounded out with some deep-seated family and relationship issues." -- Booklist

Author Notes

Sophie Kinsella is a writer and former financial journalist. She is very, very careful with her money and only occasionally finds herself queueing for a sale. Her relationship with her bank manager is excellent.

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Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

Katie had always fantasized about leaving her small town for a more glamorous life in London, but after landing a job in her dream city and reinventing herself as Cat, she quickly discovers that a fast-paced urban lifestyle is harder than it looks. While Katie struggles, her boss Demeter, by comparison, seems to have it all. Things take a turn for the worse when Demeter fires Katie, and she is forced to move back home. She uses her design and marketing skills to create a trendy "glamping" business on her family's farm, and although she still longs for London, she begins to realize the beauty of the life she once took for granted. When Demeter shows up to the farm in Somerset for a family vacation, Katie's old and new lives collide. Narrator Fiona Hardingham adds humor contrasting posh London accents with the country tones of the Somerset residents. Kinsella excels at creating characters that are flawed yet funny, and Katie is no exception. VERDICT While Katie is much more grounded than Shopaholic's Becky Bloomwood, fans will still find humor in her journey to self-discovery. ["This latest stand-alone from...Kinsella...is top-notch": LJ 2/15/17 starred review of the Dial hc.]-Theresa Horn, St. Joseph Cty. P.L., South Bend, IN © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.