Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. A former harpercollins editor, her debut is coming soon. Listen to because she can audiobook by bridie clark. Thank god she saw the light, because youve never seen a college boy work so hard. Because she can, by former regan employee bridie clark, not only builds upon the tumultuous legend of regan, fired last month amid reports. She graduated from harvard college, where she spent much of her time as an editor of the harvard crimson. Princess theodora isabella victoria of drieden of the royal house laurent is so over this princess thing. She has good writing and a strong heroine to work with. Bridie clark held several jobs in publishing before she left the business in 2004 to write her first novel, because. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
Nov 25, 2009 bridie clark, author of because she can, is out this month with another sparkly tale of the glories and pitfalls of young manhattan. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. In the bestselling tradition of the devil wears prada, this witty and revealing novel celebrates a womans dream job in book publishing until she realises she s working for the industrys tyrant. Clark s debut novel, because she can, about a beleaguered young book editor who works for a notoriously tyrannical female publisher, was published in nineteen. I could learn a lot from someone like her, i thought, taking a deep breath. The only reason i gave it three stars, instead of four, was the very sad relationship between the heroine and her soon to be ex fiance.
Bridie clark is a former book and magazine editor who has worked for several major new york publishers. The overnight socialite by bridie clark nook book ebook. Clark did manage to dispatch a kerik standin, albeit a lingeriewearing one, into the story line of because she can perhaps a coy allusion to the regan book because he could, by bill clintons exadviser, dick morris. The overnight socialite tells the story of lucy jo ellis, an. Jane truman is thrilled to be hired by a top publisher until she meets her new boss, vivian grant, a demanding and abusive tyrant who interferes with her life. Bridie clark s debut novel, because she can, gives readers one of the alltime work horror stories, as based on her experiences with the real publishing worlds most highprofile, highperformance and most histrionic publisher. When she sees randall cox, the man she spent her entire college career lusting after, she can. Because she can has been adapted as an audio recording by hatchette audio. Bridie clark, a former book and magazine editor, graduated from harvard university, where she was an editor of the harvard crimson. Aug, 2007 buy because she can by bridie clark from amazons fiction books store. In a new york minute, claire truman lands both a plum position at a top publishing house and the man she s wanted for te. This is a very present and complicated story line, which takes up far more of the book than the true love she finds at the end.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Because she can by bridie clark through a glass, darkly. Because she can is a good chick lit debut from bridie clark along the lines of the devil wears prada. Read because she can by bridie clark available from rakuten kobo. Log in to see more information about bridie clark log in or register now. Bridie clark s first novel provides an insiders view of the world of publishing, and although she claims that vivian clark is not a thinly veiled portrait of her former employer judith regan, the listener cannot help but recognize.
Buy because she can by clark, bridie from amazons fiction books store. Bridies debut novel, because she can, was published in nineteen. In 1999, bridie graduated from harvard college, where she was an editor of the harvard crimson. For as long as she can remember, bronxborn naomi powell has had one goal. She manages a successful publishing company, a company known to publish anything sensational. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
In a new york minute, claire truman lands both a plum position at a top. Newly hired grant books editor claire truman valiantly. Mar 05, 2017 because she can by bridie clark claires boss is retiring so shes looking into a new job. Some places had exorbitant prices and a book that hardly moved. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Sacked oj publisher inspires satirical novel us news. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Bridie clark held several jobs in publishing before she left the business in 2004 to write her first novel, because she can. Lee because she can por bridie clark disponible en rakuten kobo. And though upandcoming literary fiction editor claire truman has heard all the gossip, she takes a job as an editor at grant books and quickly. Log in you must be logged into uk education collection to access this title.
Bridie clark has published two novels, because she can and the overnight socialite. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Clark did manage to dispatch a kerik standin, albeit a lingeriewearing one, into the story line of because she can perhaps a coy allusion to the regan book because he could, by bill. When she sees randall cox, the man she spent her entire college career lusting after, she can hardly believe her good luck.
Bridie clark s first novel provides an insiders view of the world of publishing, and although she claims that vivian clark is not a thinly veiled portrait of her former employer judith regan, the listener cannot help but recognize similarities. Jane truman has spent six years at a top publishing house patiently. In a new york minute, claire truman lands both a plum position at a top publishing house and the man she. Ultimate 100 as we head into 2010, here are the books that the chicklit club has selected for its ultimate 100 chicklit collection. Shop amongst our popular books, including 8, you only live once, because she can and more from bridie clark. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Bridie clark has worked as a book and magazine editor and written for the new york times, vanity fair, and new york magazine. Feb 11, 2007 clark did manage to dispatch a kerik standin, albeit a lingeriewearing one, into the story line of because she can perhaps a coy allusion to the regan book because he could, by bill. Because she can in this excerpt from a new novel by a former reganbooks editor, a literaryminded young manhattanite interviews for a job with vivian grant, the most terrifying woman in book. Because she can ebook por bridie clark 9780446511940. I liked because she can because of how much it showed what the publishing world was like, albeit with a boss who could be easily confused for godzilla. Because she can by bridie clark book cover, description, publication history. After her fiance jilted her on their wedding day, shes finally back home after spending four months in exile aka its back to press conferences, public appearances, and putting on a show for the driedish nation as the perfect princess they expect her to be.
And, fresh from an ugly breakup, she s in the midst of her favorite moping strategy. Because she can novel, warner books new york, ny, 2007. Luckily, claire has found the perfect boyfriend in the handsome, successful, romantic randall cox or has she. The book business jargon may somehow seem both too. Clark because she can, 2007 has a keen eye, but the vacuous life of the superrich is an easy target.
One risk of writing a roman a clef about a current tabloid personality is that the subjects reallife exploits may. Simpson, with accompanying interview about his wifes murder, were scuttled amid. Feb 12, 2007 i read some books i enjoyed very much in the past week, including the history of love by nicole krauss and midwives by chris bohjalian which, oh my goodness, i could not put down, and i will probably write about later. Claire truman is anxious to be on the fast track in the publishing world so decides to take a job with notorious publisher vivian grantthe leading publisher of bestsellers of the lowest order.
It is probably the most remarkable book we have study. Her parents encouraged her early love of reading and writing. Books about women publishers what should i read next. I didnt care for the book, but it got lost in moving process. In a new york minute, claire truman lands both a plum position at a top publishing house and the man she s wanted for ten years. Because she can by bridie clark claires boss is retiring so she s looking into a new job. Bridie clark was born on october 7, 1977, and spent a happy childhood in west hartford, ct. Id watched several promising books fly out of my fingers because id been unable to get an answer in time from gordon.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Author bridie clarks complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. Although the book was partially inspired by clark s former boss, judith regan at reganbooks, clark s editor karen kosztolnyik noted in an interview for a new york observer online article. Bridie clark combines elements from several timehonored genres. But when her best friend drags her to an art gallery opening, her life takes flight. And she handily lampoons the imprints dominant sensibility when her heroine an iowaborn.
In because she can, the bottomfeeding boss from the depths of hell. And, because she does, this is a fun read wellwritten and stylish without being a throwaway. Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. But iam going to skip those and talk about because she can by bridie clark instead. Because she can bridie clark, author, mary birdsong, read by, read by mary birdsong. That leaves the novel riding on the budding romance between lucy and notentirely. Because she can fairfax county public library overdrive. Clark lives in connecticut with her husband and daughter. She has since worked as a book and magazine editor, and written for the new york times, vanity. In a new york minute, claire truman lands both a plum position at. Gawkers guide to conquering all media, atria new york, ny, 2007. Because she can is basically the devil wears prada in the book publishing world. Learn more about because she can in the fairfax county public library digital collection. In this excerpt from a new novel by a former reganbooks editor, a literaryminded young manhattanite interviews for a job with vivian grant, the most terrifying woman in book publishing.
Clark counters this craziness, however, with a charming love triangle that helps add a fun twist to the evildoings in the workplace. She has written for the new york times, vanity fair, new york, quest, and elegant bride. This was a couple of weeks after her plans for a book by o. We asked ourselves and you over the past year to imagine if you could only read 100 titles, which ones would you choose. Her new boss is vivian grant, a notoriously ruthless tyrant known for her tirades, traumatized assistants, and tabloidinspired bestsellers. Join facebook to connect with bridie clark and others you may know. I discovered this book from my dad and i suggested. I read some books i enjoyed very much in the past week, including the history of love by nicole krauss and midwives by chris bohjalian which, oh my goodness, i could not put down, and i will probably write about later. Bridie clark jane truman is thrilled to be hired by a top publisher until she meets her new boss, vivian grant, a demanding and abusive tyrant who interferes with her life and her growing relationship with. After graduating, clark worked as a book and magazine editor, and wrote articles for the new york times, vanity fair, new york, quest, and elegant bride. Bridie clark, author of because she can, is out this month with another sparkly tale of the glories and pitfalls of young manhattan. Lynde houck in the bestselling tradition of the devil wears prada comes a witty and revealing novel set in the book publishing industry.