My not so perfect life discussion questions sophie kinsella. Books similar to my not so perfect life my not so perfect life. My not so perfect life is the sort of book that makes perfect company on a chilly weekend. Hasty book list is excited to announce its second virtual book club. So if youre looking for the ultimate beach read this summer, my not so perfect life is the one. To get the discussion going, weve put together a list. Katie is relatable, bright and quirkyyoull find yourself cheering for her from the start, even as she learns that a perfect life isnt always what it seems, or what its cracked up to be. Everywhere katie brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, demeter farlowe. My not so perfect life book bellingham public library. Sophie kinsella is back and she still has her fingers on the pulse of the twentysomething woman and the older women who often like reading about them.
A young woman learns that a perfect life isnt always what it seems as she attempts to move on from a dramatic firing by working at her familys farm. New york times bestselling author sophie kinsella has written her most timely novel yet. Love, destiny, parents, friends, going to school, being cool no subject is off limits. Im excited that my bloomington, in book club will be joining us i cant wait for you to meet my friends. With both warmhearted and laughoutloud moments, sophie kinsellas my not so perfect life was a joy to read. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella peanut blossom. Country girl katie brenner is living the life shes always dreamed of in london.
Lets kick off this book club with a fun beach read. Unlike other kinsella books, the relationship this book focused on was an employeeemployer. Whilst i enjoyed aspects of this book club pick, i was not. When katie brenner is fired from her dream job in advertising in london, shes desperate to get away from her mad boss demeter, and her crush, alex, who she thought shared her feelings of adoration but didnt. My not so perfect life katie brenner has the perfect life. New york times bestseller part love story, part workpla. Seeking refuge, she goes home to her fathers farm in somerset to help make her stepmothers dream of turning their land into. My not so perfect life book club chat the mom of the year. And overall the energy of the book just makes you feel better about life.
This was the march pick for my book club, which i was super happy about i am a sophie kinsella fan and this book was on my personal reading list. My not so perfect life book jackson county library. My not so perfect life book club normallevelofcrazy. Part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a socialmediaobsessed world. Her characters are usually flawed but likable, and the main character in this book, katie brenner, follows suit. Fans of kinsella will find the same laughoutloud lines and clever humor throughout this book. Cat commutes to work from her small apartment outside of london into the city. Sophie kinsella introduces her new book, my not so perfect life. Until her notsoperfect life comes crashing down when her megasuccessful boss demeter gives her the sack.
Seeking refuge, she goes home to her fathers farm in somerset to help make her stepmothers dream of turning their land into a. If you could sum up my not so perfect life in three words, what would they be. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. If not, why not get your friends together and start one.
My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella waterstones. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Everything is perfect, at least it is according to her instagram account. Katies life, meanwhile, is a daily strugglefrom her dismal rental to her oddball flatmates to the tense. My name is heather and you havent already guessed it. A novel sophie kinsella february 7, 2017 sold by dial press new york times bestseller part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella booksamillion. A flat in london, a glamorous job, and a supercool instagram feed. Sophie kinsellas books are a real escape and hard to put down. One of the funniest parts in this book is when kate masterminds the ultimate revenge against demeter. 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 socialmediaobsessed world. My not so perfect life book whatcom county library. My not so perfect life is an entertaining novel, a flirty romance and a book that offers us an insight into the true value of friendship. Buy my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella from waterstones today.
My not so perfect life book hamilton public library. About my not so perfect life 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 socialmediaobsessed world. But just as shes finding her feet not to mention a possible new romance demeter fires katie. Praise for my not so perfect life a sparkling, witty novel about social media and the stories we tell ourselves. Join us for our my not so perfect life book club chat. New york times bestseller part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false. Shattered but determined to stay positive, katie retreats to her familys farm in somerset to help them set up a vacation business. Ok, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on instagram isnt really hers. Have you listened to any of fiona hardinghams other performances before. My not so perfect life 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 socialmediaobsessed world. Demeter is brilliant and creative, lives with her perfect family in a posh townhouse, and wears the coolest clothes.
You are invited to join us as we discuss these great my not so perfect life book club questions. Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest pick. Check out the full book description for my not so perfect life here. It is a journal filled with friendly, funny writing prompts designed to overcome blankpage anxiety. It has a very similar feel and tone to the shopaholic and secret books. I also loved the sweet love interest, theres nothing like a little bit of romance to get the heart swooning. My not so perfect life sophie kinsella 9780812998269. Well be discussing my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella on may 10th at 7pm central time. My not so perfect life is the type of book id rather read on summer holiday. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella goodreads. My not so perfect life audiobook by sophie kinsella. In my view my not so perfect life is book of the month.
Theres something about sophie kinsellas books that not only draw me in, but also make me laugh and smile. Follow the instructions below to join the virtual meeting. Katie brenner is trying to live out her dream by working in branding in london, something she imagined doing since she was little growing up in the countryside. My notso perfect life celebrates a tweens real life, bumps and all.
It was romantic, a bit silly at times, and yet there was a lot of character development amongst multiple characters. Shes reinvented herself as cat, works at a hip branding agency, and left behind her notsoposh accent. My not so perfect life, has the sort of heroine that sophie kinsella nails every time young, zany girl that is equal part mess and equally adorable. My not so perfect life sophie kinsella, 2016 random house 448 pp. This book stays true to kinsellas style well developed characters, humour, light and quick read, etc. Every summer i fail my infinite summer, unable to get past the first 100 pages. Publishers weekly 21 nov 2016 with her signature humor, bestselling author kinsella shopaholic to the stars explores the frequent disconnect between perception and reality in modern life. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella everywhere katie brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, demeter farlowe. Its still my goal to join this exclusive group of readers read more. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella published by the dial press publication date. I forced myself to slow down reading this book because i wanted to savor it. My not so perfect life by sophie kinsella, paperback.
My not so perfect life loved this book, joy to read. My not so perfect life by karen philips 97815917467. What ensues has a touch of real wisdom and will satisfy kinsella diehards as well as new readers. Sophie kinsella has written her most timely novel yet. My not so perfect life is the sort of book that makes perfect company on a rainy weekend. Ok, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. People book of the week the soul of this book concerns female friendship. In my not so perfect life, she is at her best with her characters. My not so perfect life audiobook, written by sophie. Publishers weekly nov 21, 2016 with her signature humor, bestselling author kinsella shopaholic to the stars explores the frequent disconnect between perception and reality in modern life.
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