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How Do You Like Me Now?

The hilarious and searingly honest novel everyone is talking about from the author of SO THRILLED FOR YOU
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How Do You Like Me Now? by Holly Bourne explores the life of Tori Bailey, a successful author in her thirties who appears to have it all. As she watches her friends settle down and conform to societal expectations, Tori starts to question her own choices and happiness. This contemporary novel delves into the pressures of modern life, examining themes of authenticity, self-discovery, and the desire to live life on one's own terms.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a sharp and candid exploration of the pressures of adulting, friendship, and the quest for authentic happiness. It offers a humorous and relatable insight into navigating the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are, especially when dealing with societal expectations and personal aspirations.

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How Do You Like Me Now?

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The most perceptive book I have ever read about the female interior — DOLLY ALDERTON Identifiable, heart-breaking and wickedly funny. I'd say this is one of my favourite books of the year — GIOVANNA FLETCHER Bourne holds a mirror up to contemporary aspirationSUNDAY TIMES * Everyone wants to be Tori Bailey. A straight-talking, bestselling author, she's inspired millions of women around the world with her self-help memoir and uplifting posts online. What's more, her perfect relationship with her long-term boyfriend is the envy of all their friends. But Tori isn't being honest. While everyone around her is getting engaged and having babies, Tori's boyfriend will barely look at her, let alone talk about marriage. And when her best friend Dee unexpectedly falls in love, suddenly Tori's in danger of being left behind. Tori's built a career out of telling women how to live their best life, but is she brave enough to admit it's not what she wants? * The debut adult novel by bestselling author Holly Bourne is a blisteringly funny, honest, and moving exploration of love, friendship, and navigating the emotional rollercoaster of your thirties. Everyone is raving about this book! Brutally honest, appallingly funny and very moving - so accurate on the female interior, and the loneliness of life in the public gaze. I want to read everything Holly Bourne has written now — ROSIE WALSH It'll resonate with anyone trying to convince themselves that sticking it out is better than being alone.EMERALD STREET Relatable for any woman navigating emotional time bombsRED It speaks so many truths about being a woman in your thirties; friendships, love and what a fickle beast social media can be. — CLEMMIE HOOPER Hilarious and painfully trueGRAZIA Sure to resonate with anyone navigating the emotional minefield of their thirtiesRED ONLINE Funny, real and heartbreaking. I haven't been this obsessed with a book in years. — LUCY VINE Injected with such reality it can't help but be hilariousTIMES A very funny novel that lives up to its hypeTHE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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How Do You Like Me Now? by Holly Bourne has garnered praise for its honesty and perceptive portrayal of the female experience. Reviewers highlight its relatability, humour, and touching narrative, noting how it captures the pressures and expectations faced by women. The novel's unflinching honesty makes it both hilarious and heartbreakingly real, resonating deeply with those navigating similar life challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473667761

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Holly started her writing career as a journalist, then spent six years working as an editor, a relationship advisor, and 'agony aunt' for a youth charity. Inspired by what she saw, she started writing teen fiction, including the best-selling, award-winning 'Spinster Club' series which helps educate teenagers about feminism. At thirty, Holly wrote her first adult novel, examining the pressures on women. Holly has a keen interest in women's rights and is an advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health problems. She's helped create online apps that teach young people about sexual consent and is an ambassador for Women's Aid.

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