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#Perfect

This is about a totally different book and I‘m getting really annoyed that so many books aren‘t listed here 🙄
So… about this book:
I really enjoyed it, it had everything you could wish for in a sweet and clean romance - chemistry, connection, humor, a whole lot of drama, family bonds and lessons learned and of course a happy ending! 💜
Complete review will follow.

#booklover #cleanromance #newrelease #agegapromance #enemiestolovers

“This is the trouble with meeting people in real life: They don‘t come with profiles attached.”

― Sophie Kinsella, My Not So Perfect Life

Like most of Kinsella's books, you don't dive into these pages expecting romance and swoon-filled moments. You prepare yourself for the most eye opening, thought provoking, enlightening experience that her words always ignite. I never fail to walk away from her books with an incredible and uplifting perspective on life and invigorated to continue my journey.

Katie works in brand management in London, constantly trying to bury her midlands upbringing and match the posh vibe of her coworkers. When she gets fired, she‘s forced to move back home while keeping her unemployment hidden. She helps her parents set up a successful glamping site on their farm when her former boss shows up. Katie gets her revenge but learns just what kind of person her boss actually is.
Also has a romance
Finished 12/20/2022

Fluff read. Only finished it because it is for bookclub.

A lovely, charming palate cleanser! A light read that serves as a reminder that life is not always what it seems. So much can be distorted by our own perception or bias, when we‘re all just trying our best to be happy. I‘ll take some time today to offer extra grace to those around me 😌

I feel like I post about this book too much. 😂. But the story of Katie's wild ride with her bitch #boss (or is she?), her journey of self-discovery, and the look at life as a broke young adult is totally charming, and one I return to time and time again. #ConflictedWorlds
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
📸: Vilma Iris

Blissful day's end! This ice cream might bankrupt me, but it'll be totally worth it. #CurrentlyReading

Halfway through Monday and I already needed to take a long lunch with this ridiculous and wonderful book which I've already read about 20 times. It's just one of those days where the only thing for it is an escape into old favorite. How's your week going so far, Littens? #CurrentlyReading

I absolutely adore Sophie Kinsella! I‘m always prepared for silly antics and situations as well as some sort of touching experience that isn‘t always at the forefront of the story. This novel didn‘t disappoint. I also loved the narrator and could listen to her accent all day. And, bonus, part of the story takes place during Christmas!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔️ off my #bookspinbingo board and 16 points for team #merryreaders #wintergames2020

Book 126

An easy listen; nothing special but a fun distraction.

Had such an enjoyable time listening to this audiobook. This would make a great rom-com movie!

Katie Brenner does not have the easiest job, mostly because of her boss. When the day comes that her position is terminated, Katie follows the road back home and helps her family set up a business on their farm.

I loved the message, particularly how this author pointed out despite even the best pictures on social media, nobody‘s life is perfect!

Got in a super nice walk earlier while listening to my new audiobook, and can‘t stop listening! This is on in the background even as I get other tasks done around the house.

PS who else loves peppers as much as me?!

Katie is trying to ditch her country roots and reinvent herself as Cat, a hip Londoner with an enviable life- just like her brilliant, trendy boss Demeter. But then Katie is fired and retreats home to help run the family business. When Demeter unexpectedly turns up, Katie learns the truth behind her ex-boss's glossy facade. Contrasting an urban and #ruralsetting, we see Katie grapple with her past and her dreams for her future. #BiblioMAYnia

Woohoo! Another one read and really enjoyed it, although I‘m not surprised since Sophie Kinsella has always been one of my favourites. I don‘t know why it took so long for me to get to it, but I‘m glad that I finally did. ♥️ I finished it off on audio while doing a poly gel manicure. It was my first attempt at full extensions, but I think they came out good enough for a first attempt. Here‘s to hoping they last two weeks. 💅🏻 #MarchUnshelfing

Sometimes you just have to give into your cravings in a major way. After craving this creamy poppyseed kale & cabbage salad for a few days, I picked up the family size. I have every intention of eating it solo for breakfast and lunch while I read the blurbs on all of my books and decide which ones I‘m no longer interested in. Switched over the the audiobook while I tackle this salad and task 😝 #MarchUnshelfing

March progress so far! I finished off What Alice Forgot yesterday, which was originally on my #BookSpin list, only to see that it was picked for # 20 @TheAromaofBooks 😝 So I will definitely have to do the double spin this month. I decided to bail on and unshelf the Astrophysics book, and I finished off The Bedwetter on my way home from work this morning. Now, after crashing for a few hours I am on to the tagged book. 💙 #MarchUnshelfing

March #Bookspin and #doublespin picks. I'm excited to knock these two off my TBR list.
@TheAromaofBooks

Now, this was a good fluffy read—predictable, but fun! There are parallels to The Devil Wears Prada.

Positive thoughts in the morning can elevate your entire day.
-Vicki Reece
🎄🎄🎄
How do you start your morning? Do you have #morningtradition
I start mine with a cup of coffee, positive thoughts, and a good book.
There is my last book purchase. Slovenian edition of #MyNotSoPerfectLife
#sophiekinsella #paperback #slovenianedition #coffeetime #mostbeautifultimeoftheyear #WinterGames #SlayBells
@Clwojick @StayCurious @MidnightBookGirl

Bad reading day. Had to put one book aside because the violence was too much, got 4% in on the tagged book and realized I had read it, tried to listen to my audiobooks but realized I forgot my ear buds. I hate it when I waste my commutes.

Sophie Kinsella is definitely my go to author for abit of light hearted chick lit.
I devoured this book this morning it was such a fun read 😍

The perfect palate cleanser, and the audiobook was lovely. I preferred the sections that take place in the countryside on the farm-turned-glamping site. The plot wasn‘t so heavily focused on the romance; more on Katie finding her voice and identity. 👍

Adding the 7 hr 11 min I listened to this audiobook this weekend to my running timer brings my total to 1️⃣9️⃣ hr 1️⃣7️⃣ min! #summersendreadathon #24b4Monday

Made homemade GF chicken noodle soup tonight! Perfect meal to battle a head cold, and well suited for an overcast, cool evening!

#summersendreadathon #24b4Monday #booksanddinner

Beautiful sunset after the storms tonight! It turned beautiful shades of pinks and oranges after I took this pic.

Took advantage of the cooled down temps to take an #audiowalk. Didn‘t actually make it far in my book because I think all of my neighbors came outside tonight!

This book makes me want to move to the countryside and open a glamping resort. 😂

Day 3 of draining the neighborhood pool which will then be cleaned and refilled after someone broke a glass bottle in it. 😩😩😩

So no dip in the pool after my humid, sweaty walk this morning. At least I am listening to an enjoyable palate cleanser. I haven‘t read a Sophie Kinsella book in years, but she used to be my go-to for light reads. #bfcr3 #teamfitlit

A quick fun read was exactly what I needed after all of these WWII books. I really liked the main characters and their bonds. Nobody‘s life is ever perfect.

This was cute. Fluff but fun. If you need a nice easy fun read, this is it!

This evenings audio walk! Beautiful! #bfc #bfcr2 #bookfitnesschallenge #audiowalk

Audio packing my daughter‘s dance costumes and supplies. Tagged book is appropriate for this task. #notavacation #audiopacking

I was looking for a fun read and this totally fit the bill!

I picked it as my #socialmediafocus read for #booked2019 and as the title suggests it asks what ripple effects come from the image we project online, so it really got me thinking about my own accounts and how comfortable I actually am with transparency online vs in irl interactions.

Listened to this one onAudible. Laughed out loud!
Another good one by Sophie!

Love this book. But who am I kidding, I love everything Sophie Kinsella writes!

3.5-4 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Audible deal and my first Kinsella book. A light pleasure read, predictable and perfect for car rides to and from campus at the end of the semester. And who doesn‘t enjoy a British narrator? 📚

#Audible #FastFoodRead #PleasureRead #AudibleDeal

Supposed to be going to Chicago in two days, but pretty sure I have the flu. Cool. Cool cool. Willing myself back to health with mass amounts of ginger tea and books by badass broads. #currentlyreading

I really enjoyed this book! Sophie Kinsella is always a good choice when I need something light and sweet after reading a few heavy books and this one did not disappoint!
#booked2019 #socialmediafocus
@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

My replenishment stack for today for the #Green Display. 😁

Have you read any of these?!

#LitsyLovesLibraries #MrBooksDisplays

#hellothursday @wanderinglynn

1. Rural
2. Beach (although lately I prefer to be in the shade on the beach!)
3. Sitting around a bon fire. I don‘t get outside much in the Winter 😒
4. Hotel!
5. The main character helps her family run a glamping business

One more day until #fridaynightbookclub 😍

#HelloThursday @wanderinglynn

1. Suburban! ?
2. I'd die to live by the sea, and I love scubadiving... which is a great adventure every time!!! ??
3. I'm not a sporty person... at all! Does sunbathing count as "outdoor activity"?!☀️
4. Hoteling, but I'd like to try glamping at least once!
5. "My Not So Perfect Life" by Sophie Kinsella! It's such a fun read about well... living outdoor!

Delayed post from yesterday! Katie‘s dreams are not as profound as the famed #IHaveADream speech, but this Somerset girl does have a strong desire to build the perfect London life... thus light hearted book that follows is more than just Katie following her dream but also opening her heart and learning about herself. A fast-paced and fun listen, I thoroughly enjoyed this- and it‘s great for #AudioColoring #ANewChapter

Sunday night and feeling like something light.

My final total for #25inFive is 30 hours and 49 minutes, only managed 3 1/2 hours today. Finished 4 books during the 5 days. Thanks everyone who played along, it was a great experience and I loved everyone‘s contributions. Great to see so many people having fun, the most important aim! 🙌🙌🙌🙌😍😊👍

Only my second Sophie Kinsella book but it will most definitely not be my last. This was an excellent read and a good palette cleanser from many of the mystery and Suspense books I read. Loved the central character and the eventual feel good factor of the book, but there were many funny moments in the book that lead up to this point. Certainly recommend this book if you enjoy this style of books.

End of day 3 of the #25inFive Readathon. Read 8 hrs 5 mins today finishing two books : Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk and the tagged book. Altogether now read 18 hrs 33 minutes and finished 3 books. Read part of these 4 books today.