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Must Love Books

By Shauna Robinson
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Must Love Books by Shauna Robinson follows the journey of Nora, who finds herself disenchanted with her publishing job and seeking meaning in life. Tired of the monotony, she takes on a part-time role with a rival publisher. As Nora navigates her professional and personal dilemmas, she must reconcile her dreams with reality in a story filled with wit, heart, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you're fond of tales set in the publishing world that explore personal growth, the search for fulfilment, and the balance between passion and career. It offers a blend of humour, romance, and sharp insights into the challenges faced by those seeking their true path in life. Perfect for anyone who's felt a little lost and is eager to find a story about self-discovery and second chances.

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‘A heartfelt and exciting debut . . . a wise and honest story of how it feels to be a young woman in search of yourself’

Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The perfect bookish read for book lovers

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A heartfelt and exciting debut . . . a wise and honest story of how it feels to be a young woman in search of yourself – Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Meet Nora Hughes – the overworked, underpaid, last bookish assistant standing. At least for now.

When Nora landed an editorial assistant role at Parsons Press she thought it would be The Dream Job. But after five years of admin and taking lunch orders, Nora has come to the conclusion: Dream Jobs do not exist.

With her life spiralling and unable to afford her rent, Nora does the only thing she can think of and starts freelancing for a rival publisher.

But when Andrew Santos, a bestselling author (who also happens to be quite attractive), is thrown into Nora’s life, she must decide where her loyalties lie, and whether she’s ready to choose herself and her future over her job…

Your next book club read touching on mental health, happiness and the ups and downs of being a young woman trying to figure it all out.

Praise for Must Love Books:

‘It was really nice to be able to identify with the character’ – NetGalley Reviewer

‘A good storyline and entertaining’ – NetGalley Reviewer

‘An enjoyable read’ – NetGalley Reviewer

‘An easy and relatable read’ – NetGalley Reviewer

‘A book for book lovers . . . it’s impossible not to root for Nora!’ – Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties

‘It’s refreshing to read a book about publishing with a half-Black heroine who’s wryly aware of the way she stands out in a very White field’ – Kirkus Reviews

‘With emotional honesty and a surprising wit that I found addictive, Robinson’s debut is everything a book-about-books fan wants’ – Kelly Harms, bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

‘Get comfy because you won’t be able to put this book down’ – Sajni Patel, award-winning author of The Trouble with Hating You

An Amazon Editors’ pick in Best Romance

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780008539023

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 400

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Romance Shauna Robinson

About the Author

Shauna Robinson's love of books led her to try a career in publishing before deciding she'd rather write books instead. Originally from San Diego, she now lives in Virginia with her husband and their sleepy greyhound. Shauna is an introvert at heart?she spends most of her time reading, baking, and figuring out the politest way to avoid social interaction. Must Love Books is her debut novel.

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