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Between You and Me: A Novel Audiobook
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The authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries take “an unflinching look at the price of fame” (Booklist) in this story of a young woman trying to escape her ambitious family.
Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, cousins Logan and Kelsey Wade were raised like sisters. Rarely separated, they became each other’s lifelines, escaping into the small joys of childhood to survive the increasing chaos in their family. Then one day Logan woke up and Kelsey and her parents were gone.
Years later, Kelsey has been propelled by her relentless parents to mega-stardom, her voice a radio fixture and her face on billboards worldwide. Meanwhile, Logan is trying to carve out her own life in New York City despite the constant reminders of her cousin’s absence. Though she has long since stopped trying to solve the mystery of their last hours together, the inexplicably fractured memories haunt her.
Then on Logan’s twenty-seventh birthday, she gets the call that she’s been longing for—and dreading. Before she can second-guess herself, she’s on a plane to L.A. to reunite with Kelsey and the parents who ripped them apart, but Logan will soon learn that some family secrets are kept hidden for a reason.
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"I think at one point or another in the book I both loved and hated every character in this book. There are definitely parts that remind you of watching someone's life unfold on E!News, but at the same time it makes you think about what a celebrities life may actually be like. This book was a perfect mix of chic-lit & Hollywood gossip. I found it hard to put down and read through it very quickly. A good summer read!"
— Gretchen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“McLaughlin and Kraus explore the dark side of fame…and provide an empathetic backstory to the sorts of salacious tales that readers see in the tabloids.”
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“The ultimate summer read.”
— Hamptons Magazine -
“Pop star craziness meets Nanny Diaries wit and social commentary? Yes, please!”
— Hollywood Reporter -
“Pop culture aficionados will see plenty of parallels to Britney Spears’ meteoric rise and downward spiral in Kelsey’s story, and they’ll enjoy McLaughlin and Kraus’ unflinching look at the price of fame.”
— Booklist
Between You and Me Listener Reviews
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" I was enjoying this book until it took an extreme left into Britneyville. It was if the authors took "Nanny" from their novel 'The Nanny Diaries' and made her Britney Spears' caretaker. They literally lifted episodes from Britney's breakdown period and put them into the story. I found this to be lazy and unoriginal. "
— Randy, 2/20/2014 -
" It's just as much fun as the Nanny Diaries! "
— Shannon, 2/9/2014 -
" This is a boring book with unintetesting characters that I did not cate about! "
— Jennifer, 2/4/2014 -
" This was a compelling and heart breaking tale of celebrity at a young age, and how the outside world misreads the glimpses it sees of celebrities' private lives. I couldn't wait to finish this, and was sad that there was no more. "
— Lauretta, 2/2/2014 -
" Giving five for what it is. Not deep, but super fun to read by the pool as summer approaches. "
— Tracie, 1/27/2014 -
" Just not as good as I thought it would be. "
— Elizabeth, 1/21/2014 -
" Easy, beach read. Reminiscent of Britney Spears. "
— Laura, 12/26/2013 -
" I found this book sad more than anything else. Sad and depressing and way more so than anything in the Nanny Diaries. It's a quick read, and if you like the authors' previous work, it won't take you very long. Personally, I don't think it's much to write home about. "
— Rachel, 12/18/2013 -
" Compelling tale of the flip-side of celebrity. "
— Valérie, 12/5/2013 -
" A good beach read. Moves quickly and draws you in. I found myself rooting for Logan and Kelsey to figure it out and "fix" things. I was so disappointed at the outcome and I couldn't help thinking of Britney Spears and her screwed up life. As I'm sure the author meant for me to feel. "
— Alicia, 11/9/2013 -
" I really liked this book. It was a dark dishy look at celebrity. Not sure I would want to be a celebrity. It reminded me a lot of what Britney Spears went through. It's a great beach read. I hope there's a sequel. I want to find out what happens to Kelsey. "
— Kat, 11/2/2013 -
" I was enjoying this book until it turned in to the true life of the downfall of Britney spears "
— Lyle, 10/30/2013 -
" The quintessential beach book, mindless, quick read. "
— Cynthia, 10/7/2013 -
" Really terrible book, I couldn't even finish it. The writer is so immature and juvenile. I felt like I was reading a pre-teen's diary. Totally unoriginal. "
— Regina, 8/31/2013 -
" Even though at times I felt like I was stuck in the Britney Spears meltdown all over again, I still had a hard time putting this book down. "
— Jen, 2/28/2013 -
" I gave it 4 stars because it's the kind of book you look forward to reading at night. It also gave me some insight into young stars and what they may have had to go through for celebrity status. "
— Christie, 10/17/2012 -
" I read this as an ARC, and it was ok. I was not a huge fan of this book. I can see this being popular with people who read Chick Lit and are addicted to MTV. The characters were not very believable and the pacing was weird. Overall, not a huge fan, but it could have been a lot worse. "
— Jessica, 10/15/2012 -
" This book was dumb and I am mad at myself for finishing it. Although I do feel like I understand Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson on a deeper level now...and Cacee Cobb, for that matter. "
— Nikki, 9/2/2012 -
" Fun read, but a very obvious fictionalized account of Britney Spear's life. Honestly the authors should be embarrassed about their lack of creativity! "
— K617l, 7/9/2012
About the Authors
Emma McLaughlin is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Dedication, Citizen Girl, and Nanny Returns. The Nanny Diaries, the longest-running New York Times bestseller for 2002, was made into a major motion picture in 2007 starring Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, and Alicia Keys. She has made guest appearances on a number of television shows, including the Today show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, and The View. She has contributed to the New York Times and the London Times. In addition to writing for television and film, McLaughlin travels the country speaking to young women about gender issues in American corporate culture.
Nicola Kraus graduated from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She met Emma McLaughlin while both were attending New York University and working as nannies. She lived as a child at 1000 Park Avenue, whose residents she claims inspired some of the characters in her fiction.
About Susan Bennett
Susan Bennett, Earphones Award-winning narrator, has enjoyed an extensive career as a vocal artist. She has worked with major agencies on such accounts as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, AT&T, Blue Cross, Goodyear, and Club Med. She also dabbles in the music industry as the singer and keyboardist for The Interactive! Band. Along with her guitarist husband, Rick Hinkle, she is the co-owner of Audiocam Music, a full-service recording studio.