Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable. She’s made a mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership. Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of her London office, gets on a train, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she’s mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper. Her employers have no idea they’ve hired a lawyer–and Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. She can’t sew on a button, bake a potato, or get the #@%# ironing board to open. How she takes a deep breath and begins to cope–and finds love–is a story as delicious as the bread she learns to bake. But will her old life ever catch up with her? And if it does…will she want it back? Praise for The Undomestic Goddess "Light and breezy . . . Samantha is eminently likable, and overworked readers will empathize with her glee at her first full weekend off in years."—Christian Science Monitor "Sophie Kinsella is at the top of the chick lit game. Her plots are fast-paced and entertaining, with the perfect amount of realistic neurosis to accompany her quirky heroines."—New York Post "Perfectly amusing . . . The Undomestic Goddess is a genuinely funny, sweet book. Kinsella is a comic whiz who consistently delivers what her readers crave."—Miami Herald "A lovely romantic comedy."—Washington Post
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"I really liked this book. This was my intro to Sophie Kinsella. I love books that flip a "seemingly well adjusted life" upside down and seeing what happens. I found the author to be quite witty and fascinating. The book was hilarious. A great, fun read. "
— Roxann (4 out of 5 stars)
“Sophie Kinsella is at the top of the chick lit game. Her plots are fast-paced and entertaining, with the perfect amount of realistic neurosis to accompany her quirky heroines…[She] skewers high-powered city life, while delivering a romantic comedy anyone who subsists on takeout will appreciate…Light yet filling.”
— New York Post“The Undomestic Goddess is a fast, fun read that delves a little deeper.”
— Cleveland Plain Dealer“Light and breezy…Samantha is eminently likable, and overworked readers will empathize with her glee at her first full weekend off in years.”
— Christian Science Monitor“Perfectly amusing…The Undomestic Goddess is a genuinely funny, sweet book. Kinsella is a comic whiz who consistently delivers what her readers crave.”
— Miami Herald“A delightful, fluffy novel of great charm and wit. Take it along on your next trip for several diverting hours.”
— Contra Costa Times“Another charming winner from the delightful Kinsella.”
— Booklist" This is a cute, fun, easy read. I've discovered a couple authors I can turn to if I want to read a quick story without thinking, and Sophie Kinsella is one of them. I've often wished I could walk away from my own mistakes and start a new life, so perhaps that's the part of this (highly improbable) series of events that really pulled me in. "
— Charleen, 2/14/2014" I felt like this sorta dragged. I love Sophie Kinsella... but I wasn't all that impressed with this book. It could have ended long before it did. It was funny at times, but... The story was lacking. "
— Mackenzie, 2/12/2014" one of the best chick lit books around! "
— Rachel, 2/9/2014" a funny, but sweet book. perfect for the undomestic goddesses out there :) "
— Cherubim, 2/5/2014" This was cute, typical chic lit, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the other Kinsella books I've read. I just couldn't relate with the notion that she didn't have any idea how to function domestically. "
— Victoria, 2/3/2014" This book was fabulous! So many times I couldn't help but laugh out loud at the hilarousness! :) I loved it and I am sad it's over. "
— Lindsey, 1/30/2014" My friend played a prank of me by making me read this one!!! Its definitely not for me!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Anoop, 1/26/2014" An amazing book about changes. It's never too late to switch your lifestyle and try something else. If you see it, read it. Very witty and romantic. "
— Nellie, 1/23/2014" Great light and fun read. It was also really funny. "
— Jessica, 1/21/2014" Very predictable but a nice, quick read. I liked that it was something different form my regular reading and not so in depth that I had to remember details as the story progressed. "
— Kristen, 1/19/2014" I think its a really nice book. I enjoyed reading it, that i couldnt wait to read the ending. "
— Mysticlilly, 1/2/2014" Very cute and carefree summer read "
— Ashley, 12/26/2013" Great story. Lots of fun too. Must read!!!! "
— Maree, 12/16/2013" OMG the undomestic goddess is soooo niceeeeee "
— jannah, 12/14/2013" Not a life changer, but the subject and heroine were relate-able. I'm not typically a fan of chick lit, but it was an easy read. Definitely something quick and light for a long flight or something. "
— Sarabeth, 12/12/2013" Sophia Kinsella, of the shopaholic series... i expected something fun and chicklit-ish, but still interesting. this was way too predictable yet unrealistic...i dunno, i didnt like the main character, i felt like everyone needed to be developed a LOT more than they were. "
— Merredith, 12/8/2013" Easy fun summer read! "
— Heidi, 7/15/2013" This book was super cute! It was very interesting, kept my attention, and made me remember the important things in life. I definitely recommend it! "
— Tina, 6/11/2013" It was very witty! Enjoyed every minute of it. :) "
— Khristine, 4/1/2013" I've started this book a bunch of times and I always put it down. It just doesn't engage me. "
— Lisa, 3/18/2013" Quick, easy, fun read. Definitely far fetched in many places, but if you just go with it, and don't think it through too much, it's an enjoyable experience. Many of the characters are exaggerated, but still very likable, and Samantha absolutely won me over. "
— Kirsten, 1/3/2013" I really loved the characters and story! It was fun and easy to read. "
— Celia, 12/14/2012" Listened to CD. Great fun! "
— Maryla, 10/2/2012" I laughed until I cried at points in this book. Samantha is just so inept at her "Job" that she accidentally finds herself in as a housekeeper. It was a lovely light read and I would read another book by the same author. One to read when you've had a bad day at work! "
— Ria, 4/1/2012" I think this one should have been made into a movie. My favourite book of all time.... Read if you love a good comedy, girly, romantic story. Has such an amazing plot. Should be on every girls bookshelf. "
— Emmalisa, 2/19/2012" This is my first Sophie Kinsella book and am looking forward to reading more. It's light hearted and funny and I loved the humor and sarcasm. Thoroghly enjoyed reading this book. "
— Narmadha, 1/22/2012" Was hilarious. I absolutely, positively loved this book. "
— Amanda, 1/4/2012" This is my FAVORITE of her books. I've never laughed SOOOO much in my life. "
— Natalie, 8/14/2011" Maybe its just b/c I related to the law firm association beginning but one of the best "chick lit" books I've ever read! "
— Shannon, 6/3/2011" Total chick-lit fluffy fast read - nice transition to summertime. "
— Lieslfield, 5/20/2011" I did enjoy it, but there was a sense of "we know where this is going". Very predictable. "
— Carol, 5/17/2011" This book had just the right amount of humor and seriousness. Altho the ending was predictable, getting to it was a lot of fun to read. I will probably read other books of this author. "
— Phillis, 5/16/2011" An entirely enjoyable dessert book. Predictible, silly, funny, and totally fun. "
— Kate, 5/13/2011" It's a good time pass book "
— Kad, 5/13/2011" It's been a few years since I read this book, but I remember it as being a charming, humorous, quick read, which is awesome in my book when I want something light to read. Didn't realise this was a Sophie Kinsella book until I looked it up today wanting to reread it. "
— Piper, 5/11/2011" Was a great read, and hard to put down. T'was fun to peek into the life of a single career woman just a couple of weeks after I'd given birth to my first child! "
— Mishy, 5/10/2011" I really enjoyed this. It was a cute, fun read, and I actually liked it more than the Shopaholic series (maybe because I didn't want to constantly throttle the main character). "
— Christine, 5/6/2011" So fresh, nice and funny!!!! "
— Bettina, 5/5/2011" This is pretty much the worst book I ever read. It started off by stressing me out and just when I thought there was some hope for redemption... the end happened. "
— Lauren, 5/4/2011" perfect enough to be a movie!!!!! "
— Neki, 5/4/2011" Really funny book,, was entertained the whole way through!! :))) "
— Carly, 5/1/2011" Great book to bring to the beach - funny, interesting, quick read. "
— Lauren, 4/25/2011Sophie Kinsella is a writer and former finance journalist who is the author of romance and young adult romance novels, including six titles that made the New York Times bestsellers list.
Rosalyn Landor is an English-born television, theater, and multiple-award-winning audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Love in a Cold Climate, Rumpole of the Bailey, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. She has won numerous Audie awards and AudioFile magazine Earphones awards.