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Better Than the Movies

By Lynn Painter
Series: Better Than the Movies
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Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter follows Liz Buxbaum, a high school senior who adores romantic comedies and dreams of a perfect prom. To capture her long-time crush Michael's attention, she reluctantly teams up with her annoyingly charming neighbour, Wes, to make Michael notice her. As Liz navigates her heart's desires, she learns that real-life romance can be as unpredictable as the movies she loves.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of light-hearted, romantic comedies that explore high school life, unexpected friendships, and the magic of love. If you appreciate witty dialogue and relatable teenage experiences, this charming tale of navigating romance with humour and heart will captivate you.

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Better Than the Movies

Michael, to whom Liz Buxbaum gave her heart long ago, has returned but to get his attention and, perhaps, a prom date she must scheme with her nemesis Wes, her next-door neighbor.

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A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller

Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbour as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush.

Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet.

The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbour might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in.

But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must re-examine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.

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Better Than the Movies is praised as a charming homage to romantic comedies, offering both humour and heartfelt moments. The protagonist, Liz, learns through surprising twists that life's unpredictability can lead to the best narratives, resonating with those who dream of cinematic experiences in real life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534467620

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c matte lam jacket w- spot uv

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 438g

Pages: 368

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Lynn Painter Series: Better Than the Movies Young Adult

About the Author

Lynn Painter writes romantic comedies for both teens and adults. She is the author of Better Than the Movies, Mr. Wrong Number, The Do-Over, Betting on You, and Nothing Like the Movies, as well as being a regular contributor to the Omaha World-Herald. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. You can find her at LynnPainter.com, on Instagram @LynnPainterKirkle, or on Twitter @LAPainter.

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