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Thin, Rich, Pretty: A Novel Audiobook
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Hope In a Jar, Secrets of a Shoe Addict, and Shoe Addicts Anonymous, comes a novel about old rivalries, deep secrets, and the three things all women wish they were. Twenty years ago, when they were teenagers, Holly and Nicola were the outsiders at summer camp. Holly was the plump one, a dreamer who longed to be an artist. Nicola was the shy, plain one who wanted nothing more than to be beautiful. Their cabin nemesis was Lexi. Rich, spoiled, evil Lexi. One night, Holly and Nicola team up to pull one, daring act of vengeance. But they never dream that this one act will have repercussions that will reach into the future, even twenty years later. And they never realize the secret pain that Lexi holds very close, and how their need for revenge costs Lexi a great deal. Today, Holly is a successful gallery owner, who has put her own artistic dreams on hold. She struggles with her weight and for approval from her constantly-criticizing boyfriend. Nicola, is an almost-famous actress who believes that one little plastic surgery fix is just what she needs to put her over the edge into fame. And Lexi…Lexi is down on her luck and totally broke. Holly will do anything to be thin. Lexi will do anything to be rich. And Nicola will do anything to be pretty. Thin, Rich, Pretty is the story of three women who believe that happiness is the next dress size down, the next dollar figure up, or the next appreciative glance from a stranger. But mostly it's the story of how three women save each other, and show each other the path to true contentment. Told with Beth Harbison's knack for thirty and fortysomething nostalgia, and heartwarming humor, Thin, Rich, Pretty will strike a chord with any woman who has ever got on the scale, looked in the mirror, or the bank, and said, "if only…"
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"I like Harbison's writing, and it's always fun to have books set in the Washington, DC area (particularly the Maryland 'burbs), but I didn't like this one as much. The lessons the characters "learned" seemed predictable and forced, and none of them were particularly likable, even after their transformation. But I am glad I've now read everything Harbison has written, and am still looking forward to her next book."
— Peebee (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A profound, emotionally moving story about discovering what truly matters most, highly recommended.
— Midwest Book Review -
As a fan of Beth Harbison's Shoe Addicts Anonymous I was happy to listen to the audiobook of Thin, Rich, Pretty and was not disappointed. The characters were well fleshed out and Harbison made me like them as well as care about what happened to them.
— Bookin' with Bingo
Thin, Rich, Pretty Listener Reviews
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" she's generally pretty good to read. it's funny how people turn out later in life... "
— Kelly, 2/14/2014 -
" A nice easy summer read. Very chick-lit! "
— Lynda, 2/13/2014 -
" Good story about how three women who went Camp together as teens and cross paths later in life on their journey for wanting to be individually rich, pretty or thin. I think all women can relate to this one. "
— Ann, 2/12/2014 -
" This was a referral from mom. She said it was a fast breezy read and it was...it just wasn't as good as it could have been. The book alternates chapters between the present and 20 years ago and then is divided among three characters. I didn't really care about the characters because I didn't really get a chance to know them. The book had potential, but the author should've picked one character and focused on that. "
— Katie, 2/2/2014 -
" A nice little quick read book to break up heavier literature. "
— Dianne, 2/1/2014 -
" Good final beach read for the summer - but nothing more than that. "
— Jennifer, 1/19/2014 -
" Cute, predictable but enjoyable, read. "
— Leslie, 1/14/2014 -
" Easy to read, light. Not a bad summer book... "
— Jennifer, 1/14/2014 -
" This one was okay, for the most part. I just got a little tired of the way the characters would have sudden epiphanies. "
— Dana, 12/15/2013 -
" A cute little book that reminds you of what's really important - being yourself! "
— Tari, 12/9/2013 -
" An enjoyable, quick read. Harbison does it again! "
— Kathy, 12/3/2013 -
" I like really easy to read chic-lit books and this one was just that. I was a little disappointed that there was nothing exciting about it really though. I like a little mote excitement. "
— Amber, 11/3/2013 -
" Not the best book I have ever read. It was a quick read, but really no great depth to the characters. I would have liked that to have been developed more. "
— Dawn, 10/30/2013 -
" I enjoyed this light summer read, finished the book in 2 days. I think any female can relate to that story. "
— Melanie, 7/24/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. It was a super fast read and kept my interest. I look forward to reading more of Beth Harbison's books! "
— Kelly, 6/24/2013 -
" Nothing fantastic, but an easy, enjoyable summer vacation read. A definite departure from the other books I've read lately. "
— Shelley, 6/8/2013 -
" Not my favourite of Beth Harbison's books but it was still fun, girly, and cute. Good for a quick read. I'd like a little more romance though but this book was more about insecurities and friendships. "
— Nicole, 4/27/2013 -
" A book about three women's road to self-acceptance. The stories themselves were quite endearing, although a bit fairytale-esque, which to my eye, made them a bit unrealistic. "
— Monyta, 1/12/2013 -
" really did not enjoy this book as much as i thought i would. "
— Blwhetzel, 1/4/2013 -
" I found a new author for the car! This is the second book in a row I've listened to by Beth Harbison and this one was much more enjoyable than the first. Not something I'd want to read, but good entertainment in the car ... and more thoughtful than the cover or title would suggest. "
— Dana, 4/29/2012 -
" Good book for someone who has a low self-esteem. "
— Mara, 3/22/2012 -
" Not much depth to the story, just a pleasant, quick read with an easy to see through story line. "
— Carol, 3/2/2012 -
" Ahhh to be all three. This is a story of wanting what you don't have while others want what you've got. It was a great story. I listened to it on my ipod while relaxing in the pool this summer. Wonderful vacation read. Harbison is a very talented author. "
— Courtney, 10/22/2011 -
" The first book I read by this author. I loved it. A little difficult switching between time periods, but once I understood the style it was good. This books shows you that we are all insecure and jealous about something...even those who seem to have it all together. "
— Cristy, 9/4/2011 -
" Ok. Too light and too unbelievable. "
— Sarah, 8/26/2011 -
" I loved this book. It was fun story about accepting yourself. I plan on looking for another book from this author. "
— Alicia, 8/19/2011 -
" This was a good chic lit book - very slow at times but overall not bad! "
— Elizabeth, 7/21/2011 -
" after i finished teh book i realized it was an Adult fiction book :p<br/>it was still good thoguh "
— Aya, 6/27/2011 -
" Pure fluff, but you need that every once in a while! "
— Alicia, 6/23/2011 -
" easy, fast, read but not the best story ever. "
— Janki, 6/14/2011 -
" A cute summer read if a bit predictable at times. "
— Heather, 6/11/2011 -
" Extremely quick read, very predictable. Hit the hearts of every insecurity women have but I hate those insecurities dragged on. Happy there was a good ending for each character. Wish there was a little more romance involved. "
— Colleen, 5/26/2011 -
" I read it in less than 24 hours. It was good, if not predictable, chick-lit. "
— Lisa, 5/22/2011 -
" A good beach read. Not to complicated but looks at how a lot of women always feel like the grass is greener on the other side. "
— Dana, 5/15/2011 -
" I really liked it. My only problem is there is some (actually very little, but it's still there) language that probably doesn't need to be there. "
— Mackenzie, 5/2/2011 -
" First book I've read by this author. Light, funny and easy read. Will read more of her novels. "
— Tula, 4/27/2011 -
" I read this book over the holidays. It's a perfect beach read. Light, entertaining, but also makes you think a bit - "Is the grass really greener?" "
— Angela, 4/20/2011 -
" Quick easy read. Nothing that really stood out for me, just a quick read. "
— Amber, 4/13/2011 -
" An interesting look at how you never really know what is going on in the lives of those around you and why we shouldn't judge others "
— Sara, 3/30/2011 -
" I just felt like it stayed light and fluffy the whole time and I hoped for more. "
— Ashley, 3/30/2011
About Beth Harbison
Beth Harbison is the New York Times bestselling author of When in Doubt, Add Butter; Always Something There To Remind Me; Thin, Rich, Pretty; Hope In A Jar; Secrets of a Shoe Addict; and Shoe Addicts Anonymous. She grew up in Potomac, Maryland, outside Washington, DC, and now shares her time between that suburb, New York City, and a quiet home on the eastern shore.
About Orlagh Cassidy
Orlagh Cassidy, an American actress of stage, television, and film, is an audiobook narrator who has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, as well as many AudioFile Earphones Awards. She is a graduate of SUNY at Purchase and a recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation Scholarship. She has been seen on and off Broadway and in films, including Definitely Maybe and Calling It Quits. Her television credits include roles in Law & Order and Sex and the City and as Doris Wolfe on Guiding Light.