December Release: This One is Mine

[Miriam Parker]

Are you a TV addict? Love Hollywood gossip? THIS ONE IS MINE is the book for you. It is the story of Violet Parry who is living the quintessential life of luxury in the Hollywood Hills with David, her rock-and-roll manager husband, and her darling toddler, Dot. She has the perfect life--except that she's deeply unhappy. David expects the world of Violet but gives little of himself in return. When she meets Teddy, a roguish small-time bass player, Violet comes alive, and soon she's risking everything for the chance to find herself again. Also in the picture are David's hilariously high-strung sister, Sally, on the prowl for a successful husband, and Jeremy, the ESPN sportscaster savant who falls into her trap. For all their recklessness, Violet and Sally will discover that David and Jeremy have a few surprises of their own. THIS ONE IS MINE is a compassionate and wickedly funny satire about our need for more--and the often disastrous choices we make in the name of happiness.

Maria Semple has written for television shows including Arrested Development, Mad About You, and Ellen. She has escaped from Los Angeles and lives with her family on an island off Seattle. This is her first novel.

[Miriam Parker]

I'm not saying I have ESP...but...maybe I do. :)

Just kidding.

FYI, the author sent me some super fun THIS ONE IS MINE temporary tattoos. If you (or anyone else) wants to host a giveaway of the book AND a companion tattoo, let me know.

[S. Krishna]

I'd love to review this one!

[Sheri]

I'd love to review this book!

Thanks,

Sheri
http://bookopolis.blogspot.com

[Marcia]

Hi Miriam ~ if you still have copies available I'd like to read/review. It'd make a great book to take on vacation in December.

Thanks,
Marcia
http://printedpage.us

[Cheryl]

I would like to receive a copy of this book for review. Thanks

[Tracee]

Yet another one that sounds right up my alley! Thanks again Miriam!

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[Julie Peterson]

Sounds very entertaining. If you still have a copy, I'm interested.

[April]

This sounds like such a fun book! I love these "Hollywood" type stories! I would love to read and review a copy, if possible. Thanks so much!
April

[Jenn]

Miriam,
I would love to review this one!

Jenn
http://jennsbookshelf.blogspot.com/

[Miriam Parker]

Thanks for your requests. Your books should arrive next week.

[Lenore]

I just joined book blogs, so let me know if there are any review copies of this left. Arrested Development was the funniest show ever!

http://presentinglenore.blogspot.com

[Susan]

If there are any copies left, I would like a copy to review too,