From getting locked out of her flat twice on the same day and being fired for baking a giant cookie in the shape of her boss' head, to playing bridesmaid for a friend she'd long forgotten, Sloane Crosley can do no right, despite the best of intentions. With sharp, original and irresistible storytelling that confounds expectations at every turn, Crosley recounts her victories and catastrophes, finding uproarious comedy and genuine insights in the most unpredictable places.
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'A charming collection of essays recounting a suburban girl's adventures in the big city' -- Vogue
'A winsome kiss-and-tell' -- The Observer
'An exquisite collection ... we applaud the arrival of a very funny writer'
-- Los Angeles Times
'She writes so sharply and brightly' -- The Observer
'Sloane Crosley is an entertaining minx' -- The Metro
'it was a pleasure to come across this' -- The Guardian
`Sloane Crosley would make a brilliant best friend. All the essays in the book will bring a smile'
-- Jewish Chronicle
'A winsome kiss-and-tell' -- The Observer
'An exquisite collection ... we applaud the arrival of a very funny writer'
-- Los Angeles Times
'She writes so sharply and brightly' -- The Observer
'Sloane Crosley is an entertaining minx' -- The Metro
'it was a pleasure to come across this' -- The Guardian
`Sloane Crosley would make a brilliant best friend. All the essays in the book will bring a smile'
-- Jewish Chronicle
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'A charming collection of essays recounting a suburban girl's adventures in the big city'
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By finalguy
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I found this to be a slightly uneven book in it's humour. The first one hundred pages or so I found to be quite clever, but really failing at bringing the laughs. The second half however, I flew through, and the last few chapters are especially funny. I can't really fault it when my main complaint is that it needs a little rearranging though. I'll probably pick up more essays from this author in the future. It became my 'easy read for the bus' book.
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By Gaddster
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I bought this as an impulse buy after reading a review of one of Crosley's other books in the paper. I have to say this is one of the funniest books I have ever read. The essays are witty and an insightful, as well as an interesting look into the life of a twenty something New Yorker. 'The Ursula Cookie' is probably the best of all the stories. A definate good read.
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By Thom Kronik
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Absolutely loved this book - hilariously funny and such an easy read. Perfect holiday/commuting quickie. Recently finished reading How Did You Get This Number by the same author - equally brilliant. My girl-friends are queuing up to borrow both!
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I so desperately wanted to like this one, but four chapters in and I was struggling to read another word. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amy Whitear
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Amusing
Great for dipping into, especially if you're a commuter. It's a collection of columns by the author, I wouldn't necessarily call it 'comedy' but it is amusing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alexandra B
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Didn't read past the first chapter.
I bought this book in the '12 days of kindle' promotion after Christmas and totally hated it.
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It's not that the book is bad, just not for me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Miss L. Gsmith
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Very enjoyable read
To me this was a perfect summer book : not too serious or intellectual, but very well written and funny, as well as easy to read as it's made of short independent stories. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Agathe
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I have to say I was slightly disappointed. I bought this following a rave review and it just didn't meet my expectations. Read more
Published 9 months ago by EH
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Perfect book and perfect price
Good price, description as arrived, very happy. Perfect book for any girl who has every wondered, am i alone in doing/thinking that?
Published 9 months ago by Ms. Stephanie Stern
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Not what I expected
I genuinely thought that this was going to be Portal fan-fiction, I bought it on a whim, and am consequently a retard...although it's actually a pretty good book.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Sp Cottle
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It's all over by Christmas - wait for the Greatest Hits!
Engaging but patchy, like the higher-profile David Sedaris, who is obviously shaping up to be the new Mark Twain (but who beyond America's shores (alongside Thoreau Mencken and... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2011 by Simon G. Barrett
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Not as good as Handler
I bought this book because I am a big fan of Chelsea Handler, in particular 'My Horizontal Life' My Horizontal Life and Sloane is mentioned in the book a few times. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2010 by H. Griffiths
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Bright, Funny Read
A great funny sharp book that is easily digested as is in essay form - so great for the commute, or (like me) between dealing with the kids! Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2010 by hbomb73
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