{"product_id":"limelight-9781501176388","title":"Limelight","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Will strike a chord in every reader.\" * US Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\"Such a delight! I rise to a standing ovation for \u003ci\u003eLimelight\u003c\/i\u003e, especially for dialogue that had me marveling on every page. Carter Reid has to be the most wonderfully\/perfectly rendered spoiled celebrity brat I’ve encountered on the page. Brava, Amy Poeppel!\" -- Elinor Lipman, author of ON TURPENTINE LANE and THE INN AT LAKE DIVINE\u003cbr\u003e“A delightful, twist-of-fate tale of a suburban transplant whose new Manhattan life collides with that of a troubled pop star on the cusp of his Broadway debut. LIMELIGHT is a quintessential New York story of motherhood, family, and fairy-tale possibilities. A must-read for fans of Lauren Weisberger and Sophie Kinsella.” -- Jamie Brenner, bestselling author of The Husband Hour\u003cbr\u003e“An absolute delight! Celebrity culture and modern motherhood collide in a warm and witty love letter to Broadway, told with Poeppel’s pitch-perfect wit and smart, breezy style. Allison and Carter are the odd couple you've been waiting for. Hysterical!” -- Georgia Clark, author of THE REGULARS and THE BUCKET LIST\u003cbr\u003e\"Amy Poeppel has pulled out all the stops to create an authentic inside glimpse into the theater world.\" -- Tony Shalhoub, actor\u003cbr\u003e\"The story of a Broadway primadonna and the behind-the-scenes theatrical world made Amy Poeppel's novel very special for me . . . A wonderful read!\" -- Roger Horchow, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer\u003cbr\u003e\"Witty, assured, and remarkably tender, \u003ci\u003eLimelight\u003c\/i\u003e is a grade-A delight. Once again, Poeppel shows us that she's a master of observation. With her as a guide, everything--ranging from motherhood, to New York City, to hilariously spoiled teen idols--takes on a new, refreshing glean.\" -- Grant Ginder, Author of PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING\u003cbr\u003e\"LIMELIGHT is a fun peek into the world of teen idols and Manhattan life.\" * MSN.com, \"Best New Books You Should Read This Spring\" *\u003cbr\u003e\"With well-developed characters and an engaging plot, Poeppel's sophomore effort (after \u003ci\u003eSmall Admissions\u003c\/i\u003e) is sure to please the many fans of the her first novel.\" * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers, prepare to be surprised by this unexpected and unique novel. Told from the perspective of a middle-age substitute teacher, Limelight explores the theme of family in all of its interesting and unconventional forms. The characters are breathtakingly open and honest.\" * RT Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e“Outstanding...A tribute to Broadway, teen celebrity life, and a mother who has now seen it all, this work is tough love at its finest and a great read for those wanting a ride on the wild side.” * Booklist (starred review) *\u003cbr\u003eBest New Books You Should Read This Spring * Popsugar *\u003cbr\u003e“When I saw the glamourous scene on this cover, I thought it might be an escape—and it was a hilarious one! ...This read was so fun! I laughed out loud at the over-the-top celebrity antics—it left me grateful for my low-drama life!”  * First for Women *\u003cbr\u003eBest New Books You Should Read This Spring * PopSugar *","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49531363688791,"sku":"9781501176388","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781501176388.jpg?v=1731882814","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/limelight-9781501176388","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}