ISBN: 9781101191811

Melissa Bank's runaway bestseller, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing, charmed readers and critics alike with its wickedly insightful, tender look at a young woman's forays into love… Plus…

Melissa Bank's runaway bestseller, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing, charmed readers and critics alike with its wickedly insightful, tender look at a young woman's forays into love, work, and friendship. Now, with The Wonder Spot, Bank is back with her signature combination of devilishly self-deprecating humor, seriousness and wisdom. Nothing comes easily to Sophie Applebaum, the black sheep of her family trying to blend in with the herd. Uneasily situated between two brothers, Sophie first appears as the fulcrum and observer of her clan in Boss of the World. Then, at college, in The Toy Bar, she faces a gauntlet of challenges as Best Friend to the dramatic and beautiful Venice Lambourne, curator of perfect things. In her early twenties, Sophie is dazzled by the possibilities of New York City during the Selectric typewriter era—only to land solidly back in Surrey, PA after her father's death.The Wonder Spot follows Sophie's quest for her own identity—who she is, what she loves, whom she loves, and occasionally whom she feels others should love—over the course of 25 years. In an often-disappointing world, Sophie listens closely to her own heart. And when she experiences her 'Aha!' moments—her own personal wonder spots—it's the real thing. In this tremendous follow-up to The Girls' Guide To Hunting And Fishing, Bank again shares her vast talent for capturing a moment, taking it to heart, and giving it back to her readers. Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction Literary>Fict Literary, Penguin Publishing Group Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781101191811

This book is perfect. —Hadley Freeman, The GuardianA funny, tender, and wickedly insightful look at a young woman's forays into love, work, and friendship over the course of 25 year… Plus…

This book is perfect. —Hadley Freeman, The GuardianA funny, tender, and wickedly insightful look at a young woman's forays into love, work, and friendship over the course of 25 years Nothing comes easily to Sophie Applebaum, the black sheep of her family trying to blend in with the herd. Uneasily situated between two brothers, Sophie first appears as the fulcrum and observer of her clan in Boss of the World. Then, at college, in The Toy Bar, she faces a gauntlet of challenges as Best Friend to the dramatic and beautiful Venice Lambourne, curator of perfect things. In her early twenties, Sophie is dazzled by the possibilities of New York City during the Selectric typewriter era—only to land solidly back in Surrey, PA after her father's death.The Wonder Spot follows Sophie's quest for her own identity—who she is, what she loves, whom she loves, and occasionally whom she feels others should love—over the course of 25 years. In an often-disappointing world, Sophie listens closely to her own heart. And when she experiences her 'Aha!' moments—her own personal wonder spots—it's the real thing. In this tremendous follow-up to her runaway bestseller, The Girls' Guide To Hunting And Fishing, Bank returns with her signature combination of devilishly self-deprecating humor, and again shares her vast talent for capturing a moment, taking it to heart, and giving it back to her readers. Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction>Literary Fict, Penguin Publishing Group Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781101191811

Melissa Bank"s debut The Girls" Guide to Hunting and Fishing was a literary landmark and a runaway bestseller. Now in The Wonder Spot she reminds us why she has been compa… Plus…

Melissa Bank"s debut The Girls" Guide to Hunting and Fishing was a literary landmark and a runaway bestseller. Now in The Wonder Spot she reminds us why she has been compared to John Cheever and Raymond Carver. Shaped by Bank"s trademark blend of emotional depth and wry humor The Wonder Spot traces the coming-of-age of Sophie black sheep of the Applebaum family of Surrey Pennsylvania. As we follow her from the sweet bewildering moments of adolescence through the rigors of life and love in New York City we are treated to a profoundly intelligent page-turning triumph that confirms Melissa Bank"s reputation as a singular talent.Melissa Bank"s debut The Girls" Guide to Hunting and Fishing was a literary landmark and a runaway bestseller. Now in The Wonder Spot she reminds us why she has been compared to John Cheever and Raymond Carver. Shaped by Bank"s trademark blend of emotional depth and wry humor The Wonder Spot traces the coming-of-age of Sophie black sheep of the Applebaum family of Surrey Pennsylvania. As we follow her from the sweet bewildering moments of adolescence through the rigors of life and love in New York City we are treated to a profoundly intelligent page-turning triumph that confirms Melissa Bank"s reputation as a singular talent. eBook<

ISBN: 9781101191811

In a series of capsule vignettes, The Wonder Spot captures and recaptures Sophie Applebaum as this self-deprecating Pennsylvania girl moves through three decades of decisions, crises, and… Plus…

In a series of capsule vignettes, The Wonder Spot captures and recaptures Sophie Applebaum as this self-deprecating Pennsylvania girl moves through three decades of decisions, crises, and "wonder spot" moments of recognition. Touching snapshots of a life in progress, by the author of The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing. EBooks Books ~~ Fiction~~ General Wonder-Spot~~Melissa-Bank Penguin Group (USA)<