07185cam a2200397 4500 292307590 TxAuBib 20170515120000.0 ||||||s2017||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780399568350 0399568352 8e861c6f-3826-4244-8950-0ccc8a018087 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 2794805 OverDrive (Product ID) 2794805 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Kinsella, Sophie. My Not So Perfect Life [Libby Audiobook] : A Novel. Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, 2017. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 329MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 329MB. HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER <ul> <li>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</li> </ul>. HTML:November 21, 2016 With her signature humor, bestselling author Kinsella (Shopaholic to the Stars) explores the frequent disconnect between perception and reality in modern life. Katie Brenner, a 26-year-old research associate at a branding agency in London, left her father’s farm in Somerset with the intention of living her dream life in the city. But with her tight budget, peculiar roommates, long commute, and tedious work assignments, reality falls short of her expectations. She becomes isolated and often feels like she’s playing a role. Still, she’s intent on projecting an image of perfection, both to her family and her Instagram followers. Meanwhile, her controlling boss, Demeter, appears to be living the perfect life that Katie covets. Then, just as Katie begins to feel like her dreams are within reach, with renewed confidence at work, possible new friends, and a potential love interest, she gets fired. She moves back home to Somerset to help her father start a glamping business, only to have her two worlds collide in unexpected ways. 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. Agent: Kim Witherspoon, Inkwell Management.. Publisher's Weekly. Humor and humility are expertly conveyed in narrator Fiona Hardingham's portrayal of 26-year-old Katie Brenner, who is struggling to create the perfect facade for her not-so-perfect-life. Katie's downtrodden moments, which are quickly lifted by quirky optimism, are recounted with a light and amusing perkiness that contrasts with the smooth, articulate elegance of Katie's snooty boss, Demeter Farlowe. Hardingham's quick pace and occasional faltering emphasize Katie's entertaining attempts to present herself as refined and successful in the eyes of her family and peers. Hardingham's compelling portrayals of both Katie and Demeter illuminates Demeter's authentic self and Katie's realization that her own life is just perfect. M.F. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine. AudioFile Magazine. Humor (Fiction.) Literature. Fiction. Romance. Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2017-05-14 23:00:03. Hardingham, Fiona. http://www.ntexlibrariesonthego.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=8e861c6f-3826-4244-8950-0ccc8a018087 https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/2794805-MyNotSoPerfectLife.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=8e861c6f-3826-4244-8950-0ccc8a018087&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1191-1/2794805-MyNotSoPerfectLife.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=8e861c6f-3826-4244-8950-0ccc8a018087&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) TXMLR