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The Botox Diaries (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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In a world where plastic surgery is as popular as a pair of sexy Manolo Blahniks, suburban single mom Jessica Taylor is trying to make it past forty with nothing more than moisturizer and a swipe of mascara. Her glamorous best friend, TV producer Lucy Baldor, has a different idea of aging gracefully. “My body is a temple,” Lucy explains. “I just don’t want it to crumble like St. John the Divine.” Jess and Lucy’s friendship has weathered the trials of marriage, the births of children, and the transition from itty-bitty bikinis to “Kindest Cut” one-piece suits. Now the women are discovering that midlife crises aren’t just for men—they’re equal-opportunity dilemmas. To Jess’s dismay, Lucy announces that she’s taken a lover. A very famous lover. Her husband, Dan, is bound to find out (especially after a picture of the amorous duo appears on Page Six of the New York Post), but Lucy’s too wrapped up in the joys of expensive lingerie and romantic retreats to care. Jess finds herself in the midst of her own romantic predicament when, after ten years of silence, her sexy French ex-husband, Jacques, ends up back in her life—and in her bed. Whether navigating bake sales, bicoastal affairs, or bagels-and-Botox parties, these wise and witty women know that their friendship will remain the one true thing they can count on. Well, that and a good push-up bra, of course. And their bond withstands everything—from an orgy in Willie Nelson’s trailer to a reality TV-show bachelor named Boulder. Funny, brazen, and often poignant, this irresistible novel offers an unexpected and entertaining look at two women’s midlife adventures. From Thai massage to tantric sex, who would have thought forty could be so much fun?
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"Love it! I am a huge chick-lit fan: love happy endings and far-fetched stories. This one was great and so far, the most believable story. Maybe because the characters are my age, so it was from my point of view so to speak. A great read for these hot summer days."
— Sally (4 out of 5 stars)
The Botox Diaries Listener Reviews
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" Good book to read by the pool sipping a drink. "
— Pelelê, 2/16/2014 -
" Loved this book! I read it probably 4 hours. Perfect summer/beach read. "
— B, 2/12/2014 -
" This was a cute fun book. I've ready other booths by these 2 authors and like them. "
— Mary, 1/7/2014 -
" Total fluff. 2 main characters. Jess, who seems more normal, down to earth and Lucy. Lucy is so unlikeable and self absorbed. It was hard to imagine these 2 would ever actually be friends. The whold storyline with Boulder was unbelievable. Could not wait to finish this and put in the recycle book bag. "
— Lisa, 1/7/2014 -
" Quick light read! Read in one week "
— Amanda, 1/5/2014 -
" It was an average book. I finished it and it kept my interested near the end when I was trying to find out who would be with who. Just glad to be done with it. I love the character Jess. She balanced out her friendship with Lucy. "
— Melinda, 11/20/2013 -
" Mid-life affairs, botox, dating, reality TV, but the characters are still pretty likeable. Definitely just a fluffy, fun book. Everything works out in the end, I just haven't figured out how the women in this book have any time to do the fun stuff and have time to parent! "
— Mom, 11/2/2013 -
" A fun read, but really rather forgettable. "
— Peggy, 10/4/2013 -
" hilarrrrrrious. laugh out loud hilarious. "
— Betsy, 9/24/2013 -
" Entertaining. I read it in about 4 hours! "
— Wendie, 9/22/2013 -
" This was a very funny book! Forties to fifties women would definitely enjoy. A good light read! "
— Robin, 9/4/2013 -
" It read like a sictom, but was highly entertaining, quick read. "
— Ghira, 9/1/2013 -
" Really fun read. Great and fresh writing. "
— Amber, 8/17/2013 -
" Basically, it's okay but nothing special. A nice fluffy read, which is sometimes just what you need. This would be great for a plane ride or for sitting on the beach. "
— Nicole, 8/16/2013 -
" Good for a beach read. I read this on the beach and loved it because it was simple and was a guilty pleasure. I also always enjoy reading about the bizarre lives of wealthy Manhattans - I just can't understand their lifestyle "
— Kari, 6/18/2013 -
" This book was a quick read...not too much depth to it, but I just randomly picked it off the shelf so didn't know too much about it. :) "
— Ember, 3/3/2013 -
" I was seriously bored with this book, although there were a few chuckles. The title is misleading, as I thought there would be funny stories generated by a group of women struggling with their body image after 40. "
— Kristine, 9/6/2012 -
" I highly recommend this book for a light summer read. It's a quick read that's predictable yet enjoyable. It also appeals to an older crowd than those that I'm usually reading. "
— Wendy, 5/11/2012 -
" I'm working on reading it...very entertaining, actually. "
— Stephanie, 12/19/2011 -
" Entertaining fluff. These are what I like to call my "pink" books. Similar to a chick flick. "
— Chris, 12/12/2011 -
" Cute book. It was actually pretty funny. Had humorous tag lines in it. "
— Merceda, 11/26/2011 -
" This book is a romp -- relaxing and fun to read. But you won't find it interesting unless you are over 35. "
— Lois, 10/14/2011 -
" This is the second time I read this book, I really liked it, obviously! "
— Angie, 8/26/2011 -
" Cute book. An easy read that was fun. "
— Theresa, 8/7/2011 -
" Jake actually picked it out for me at the library (he liked the cover) and it was a fun summer read! "
— Cathy, 7/17/2011 -
" Fun audio book to listen to on long car rides "
— Michelle, 7/11/2011 -
" A fun, quick, easy, beach read! "
— Lindsay, 6/21/2011 -
" Not bad. One character was so selfish and the other was so normal it kind of bothered me sometimes that they were friends. "
— Robin, 4/7/2011 -
" Not bad. One character was so selfish and the other was so normal it kind of bothered me sometimes that they were friends. "
— Robin, 3/14/2011 -
" This book is a romp -- relaxing and fun to read. But you won't find it interesting unless you are over 35. "
— Lois, 1/19/2011 -
" This book was fun and uplifting. It was very humorous and a quick read. <br/>The book focuses on a woman in her mid forties struggling with getting older. she was a preteen daughter and an adulterous best friend. <br/> "
— Lindsay, 10/16/2010 -
" Loved this book! I read it probably 4 hours. Perfect summer/beach read. "
— B, 6/26/2010 -
" Good book to read by the pool sipping a drink. "
— Pelelê, 1/8/2010 -
" Basically, it's okay but nothing special. A nice fluffy read, which is sometimes just what you need. This would be great for a plane ride or for sitting on the beach. "
— Nicole, 1/6/2010 -
" Really fun read. Great and fresh writing. "
— Amber, 11/5/2009 -
" This was a very funny book! Forties to fifties women would definitely enjoy. A good light read! "
— Robin, 10/27/2009 -
" This was a cute fun book. I've ready other booths by these 2 authors and like them. "
— Mary, 8/6/2009 -
" I highly recommend this book for a light summer read. It's a quick read that's predictable yet enjoyable. It also appeals to an older crowd than those that I'm usually reading. "
— Wendy, 7/29/2009 -
" Good for a beach read. I read this on the beach and loved it because it was simple and was a guilty pleasure. I also always enjoy reading about the bizarre lives of wealthy Manhattans - I just can't understand their lifestyle "
— Kari, 4/14/2009
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 Ana Gasteyer
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.