Pursuing the Times by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Kindle  or Nook edition
Publisher: TKA Distribution (August 24, 2012)
257 pages 

I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.


 Synopsis:

Mercury Lauren ( pronounced like Bacall, not Ralph)  is a successful author of satires. However, her books are usually listed under chick-lit so poor Mercury doesn't get any respect. All she wants is a review in the New York Times. Is that too much to ask? So when she meets the editor-in-chief of the book review she makes it her mission to convince him to give her books a chance. No matter what gets in her way nothing will stop her from...Pursuing the Times.

Review:

Loosely based on Pride and Prejudice the author has written a delightful romantic comedy. Mercury's adventures in stalking the editor of the NYTBR are chuckle worthy and the characters trade witty banter back and forth. I especially liked the e-mail exchanges between Mercury and her stalkee.

Find out more about the author here:

http://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.com/ 

Buy it here:

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Rating: Yup, it's for sure a four tea-cupper!

 

 

Comments

  1. Alice MMarch 13, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Hello! I just dropped by to tell you that I have nominated you for the Liebster Award!
    Follow this link for the details:
    www.fortheloveofalicesfamily.com/2013/03/liebster-award-nomination-x2.html

    Have a wonderful day!!!! ;~)

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  2. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Hey, I'm a new follower :) I found you trough your goodreads post.
    This book sounds like a mix of 'pride and prejudice' and 'confessions of a shopaholic' - two of my favorites! I might just have to read this.

    - Camilla
    http://happycompletehome.blogspot.com

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