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Mine Are Spectacular!: A Novel Audiobook
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In the wealthy New York suburb of Hadley Farms, divorced mom Sara Turner is juggling a new fiancé, a new TV career, and a Newcomer’s Club that throws sex-toy parties. Her oldest friend, Kate Steele, is Manhattan’s “Derm Darling”–a successful Park Avenue skin doctor whose office is always packed with the city’s crème de la thin . . . and whose bedroom is frequented by a real estate mogul who has his own plane–and his own very big problem. Meanwhile, Sara’s new neighbor, Berni Davis, has just quit her career as a wildly successful Hollywood talent agent: pregnant with twins, she’s leaving behind her A-list parties and high-profile pals, trading in the fast track for the cul-de-sac. Will heating formula be as thrilling as creating the formula for the next box-office blockbuster? At an age when women expect to find doors closing, forty-one-year-old Sara and her friends are all on the brink of new beginnings. For these three savvy and spirited friends, facing new options at midlife brings unexpected twists–a baby shower starring a male stripper, the latest Brazilian anticellulite treatment, and a day at a doggie spa that features lipo. Complications arise when a long-gone husband returns from Patagonia, a seductive ex-wife fights to win back Sara’s fiancé, and a hunky soap star stands waiting in the wings. But in a world where women spend their forties trying to look thirty, and girls as young as four use alpha-hydroxy to keep their skin baby smooth, these best friends help one another keep their priorities straight. Most of the time. A fresh, funny novel about starting over, Mine Are Spectacular! will delight readers with the exploits of these irresistibly witty women. By turns touching and laugh-aloud funny, this is a must read for every woman who knows you’re always the right age for new adventures.
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"It's funny, I started this book and put it down because it seemed completely superficial and stupid. Must not have been in the mood. A couple weeks later I started over and ended up enjoying it. I liked the main character. There was a nice mix of humor and meaningfulness."
— Jennifer (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Hilarious…a novel so delicious readers might feel compelled to diet after devouring it.”
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“Ferociously funny.”
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“[A] spirited page-turner.”
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“[The authors] are deservedly renowned for their ability to document the social habits and favorite trends of wealthy women.”
— Chicago Sun-Times
Mine Are Spectacular! Listener Reviews
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" Good beach read. Great bargain from library sale at $1. "
— Dana, 2/17/2014 -
" This book was cheesiest! It felt like it was written by 2 teenagers who are obsessed with brand names! It really annoyed me how the main character can sooo easily be a full time mom, an art teacher AND a tv cooking show host! Give me break! "
— Rosemean, 2/11/2014 -
" Prob would've given it 3 1/2 stars but since they don't do halves, gave it 4. It was a cute, fun story and provided me with an escape which is exactly what I needed now. "
— Sharron, 2/1/2014 -
" I enjoyed the various women stereotypes portrayed in this book: the woman obsessed with looking younger, the career-woman turned stay-at-home mom, the woman who lets men use her, etc. etc. But very few of the characters actually grew, which left me feeling very disappointed. "
— Krissy, 1/25/2014 -
" Another perfect book for the beach. "
— JennS, 1/22/2014 -
" This was funny and full of twists. A single mom who has a son and teaches is ready to marry a wealthy man and put her into a world that she is unfamiliar with when out of the blue her ex husband, the father of her son comes back into her life. Some parts are a bit hokey but still puts a smile on your face. A good, easy read. "
— Lisa, 1/18/2014 -
" Loved it-made me laugh! 'done-in-a-day' summer read "
— Tabitha, 1/17/2014 -
" This book was okay...it was fun to listen to but dragged in some parts. Still, it satisfied my interests although I'd kind of have to agree with the reviews that criticize it for its unoriginality, but still a fun, quick and light listen. "
— Cathy, 1/2/2014 -
" Funniest thing ever. This two girls are amazing together. I've read their three books and they've all been great! "
— Laurazuleta18, 12/25/2013 -
" Really great book. Don't let the title or the cover make you feel embarrassed to read it. Great beach read. Kept me on my toes throughout the whole book. "
— Devin, 12/8/2013 -
" a fun, very light hearted "chick-flick" book, good for summer reading "
— Kirsti, 11/28/2013 -
" I can see the amusement in it, but I put it down to read my book club book and haven't picked it up again yet. "
— Sarah., 11/26/2013 -
" A little slow at first, but great book "
— Amanda, 11/19/2013 -
" Not my usual read but it was light and funny and a quick read. Sometimes you need that, right? "
— Michelle, 11/18/2013 -
" it was ok, typical chick-lit. "
— Julie, 11/15/2013 -
" This was a pretty decent work of chick lit. It actually didn't end the way I expected it, which is good. I'd enjoy reading more of this author. "
— Haizle, 7/2/2013 -
" Listed to this over Christmas break while I was driving - it was okay. "
— Sarah, 1/24/2013 -
" VERY ENTERTAINING...LOVED IT "
— Maria, 11/2/2012 -
" I downloaded this book to my Ipod. At first the narrator seemed alittle blase but either she has grown on me or she has gotten better as the book goes along. "
— Marcella, 9/4/2012 -
" Its a light hearted girlie book that offers its humerous parts. But I was just not that into it. "
— Jaime, 7/16/2012 -
" Reminiscent of Devil Wears Prada. "
— Gina, 3/8/2012 -
" I loved it! I found it so entertaining and it really made me smile "
— Stacy, 2/18/2012 -
" This was a cute book. It was pretty light reading, and great to start and finish in a weekend. "
— Erica, 1/28/2012 -
" When I read the first chapter I groaned to myself and figured I was in for a book that I was going to crawl through. Then, something changed and I found myself quite interested and liking the characters. I thought it was cute, if easily forgettable. "
— Courtney, 1/28/2012 -
" Bought this book in a thrift store for 20cents for a light, beach-side read and I ended up loving it. Cute story, twists and turns, first time that I couldn't predict the ending. Loved it "
— Jaime, 8/4/2011 -
" This would be a great beach/pool read; a book to just kill time with. It didn't make me feel anything. Mostly fluff. If you like fluff, this is the book for you. "
— Mel, 7/21/2011 -
" Fun, easy read. I enjoy this author. "
— Jenn, 5/1/2011 -
" Not trashy, and the prose is quirky and fun. "
— Ivy, 3/30/2011 -
" Good girly book, about three business women. "
— Katie, 11/18/2010 -
" Good beach read. Great bargain from library sale at $1. "
— Dana, 8/20/2010 -
" I downloaded this book to my Ipod. At first the narrator seemed alittle blase but either she has grown on me or she has gotten better as the book goes along. "
— Marcella, 4/3/2010
About the Authors
Janice Kaplan is editor of Parade, America’s largest magazine. She has produced television shows for the major networks and coauthored several novels, including The Botox Diaries and Mine Are Spectacular in addition to Lacy Fields’ debut mystery, Looks to Die For. She lives in New York with her husband and two sons.
Lynn Schnurnberger is the bestselling author or coauthor of five books, including The Botox Diaries and Mine Are Spectacular! She has written for New York magazine, the New York Times, People, Parade, and Reader’s Digest, among others, and has made regular television appearances, most notably on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and Entertainment Tonight. She is also the founder of Foster Pride, a nonprofit that provides art classes and mentoring to New York City foster children.
About Susan Denaker
Susan Denaker is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her extensive theater credits include numerous plays in the West End of London, national tours, many English rep companies, including a season with Alan Ayckbourn’s company in Scarborough. In the US, she has appeared in Our Town and Sweet Bird of Youth at the La Jolla Playhouse and Breaking Legs at the Westport Playhouse.