That’s precisely what happens to Chani Horowitz in Funny You Should Ask, a new novel by Elissa Sussman ( Drawn That Way).Ī 20-something journalist, Chani is frustrated that her former classmates are writing hard-hitting pieces and signing book deals while she’s stuck with celebrity puff pieces. A beautiful, heartfelt love story that I couldn’t put down.Imagine you get the chance to interview your celebrity crush and it ends up changing the course of your life. As the narrative jumps back and forth in time, the truth of what happened between Gabe and Chani unfolds and a romance blooms – cautious, sweet, and sizzling with tension. “Elissa Sussman’s adult debut promises a glamorous celeb romp, but offers a double whammy with thoughtful, emotional depth. Framed by one infamous weekend and its fallout, the book goes beyond the glossy surface to thoughtfully tackle questions of perception versus reality, and which can hurt more: the limitations other people place on us, or the ones we place on ourselves.” – Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of The Royal We and The Heir Affair It’s also a page-turning peek into the celebrity machine. “ Funny You Should Ask is a smart, sensitive story full of love and longing – not to mention a totally swoon worthy hero. A breezy, addictive romance – I couldn’t put it down!” – Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk and Weather Girl “ Funny You Should Ask is the kind of fascinating, intimate character study that feels like reading about real people.
It’s filled with delightful banter, hot romance, and a love story that’s worthy of the big screen.” – Kate Spencer, author of In A New York Minute and host of Forever35 “The result is a sexy, sometimes emotionally fraught tale that is both funny and romantic and that will appeal to fans of Sophie Kinsella.” – Booklist
A slow-burn romance full of passion, yearning, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood details.” – Kirkus, starred review The conversations between Chani and Gabe sparkle with all the charm of The Philadelphia Story, the movie the two of them initially bond over. “In her adult debut, Sussman creates a story that’s thrilling wish fulfillment with a dash of wistful melancholy.
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