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Funny You Should Ask

A Novel
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In Funny You Should Ask, fledgling journalist Chani Horowitz lands a career-making assignment interviewing Gabe Parker, a Hollywood leading man and her secret crush. Their whirlwind weekend together sparks tabloid frenzy and leaves a lasting impression. A decade later, Chani, now a celebrated writer, is summoned for a second interview, reigniting unresolved feelings and questions about their past. Told through alternating timelines, this novel explores love, fame, and the truth behind public perceptions.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary romance with emotional complexity and insight into the entertainment world. Suitable for adults seeking a smart, engaging love story infused with wit and depth.

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A restless young journalist with big dreams interviews a Hollywood heartthrob and reunites with him ten years later to discover exactly how he feels about her in this sexy and engrossing novel.

You will absolutely devour this book. 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

Then. Twenty-something writer Chani Horowitz is stuck. While her former MFA classmates are nabbing high-profile book deals, all she does is churn out puff pieces. Then she's hired to write a profile of movie star Gabe Parkerβ€”her number one celebrity crush and the latest James Bond. All Chani wants to do is keep her cool and nail the piece. But what comes next proves to be life-changing in ways she never saw coming, as the interview turns into a whirlwind weekend that has the tabloids buzzingβ€”and Chani getting closer to Gabe than she had planned.

Now. Ten years later, after a brutal divorce and a healthy dose of therapy, Chani is back in Los Angeles as a successful writer with the career of her dreams. Except that no matter what new essay collection or online editorial she's promoting, someone always asks about The Profile. It always comes back to Gabe. So when his PR team requests that they reunite for a second interview, she wants to say no. She wants to pretend that she's forgotten about the time they spent together. But the truth is that Chani wants to know if those seventy-two hours were as memorable to Gabe as they were to her. And so... she says yes.

Alternating between their first meeting and their reunion a decade later, this deliciously irresistible novel will have you hanging on until the last word.

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Praised for its intimate character portrayal and addictive romance, Funny You Should Ask offers both glamour and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight the book's thoughtful examination of celebrity culture and personal limits, alongside a sweet yet sizzling romance. Fans of nuanced love stories will find a heartfelt narrative that is both fun and compelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593357323

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Elissa Sussman received her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and her MFA from Pacific University. She is the author of three young adult novels, and Funny You Should Ask is her debut adult novel. Sussman lives in her hometown of Los Angeles with her husband and their two dogs, Basil and Mozzarella.

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