Between You and Me: A Novel [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Emma McLaughlin (Author), Nicola Kraus (Author), Susan Bennett (Reader)

Book Description

Release date: June 12, 2012

From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries comes a new novel that takes listeners behind the scenes of stratospheric celebrity—what it means to be worshipped by millions and still feel loved by none.

Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus have proven again and again that they are masters at exploring the subtle nuances of family relationships—as they intersect with the most current trends in the culture at large.

     In Between You and Me, twenty-seven-year-old Logan Wade has built a life for herself in New York City, far from her unhappy childhood in Oklahoma. But when she gets the call that her famous cousin needs a new assistant, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. Logan hasn’t seen Kelsey since they were separated as kids; in the meantime, Kelsey Wade has become one of Fortune Magazine’s most powerful celebrities and carrion for the paparazzi.  But the joy at their reunion is overshadowed by the toxic dynamic between Kelsey and her controlling parents. As Kelsey grasps desperately at a “real” life, Logan risks everything to try and give her cousin the one thing she has never known—happiness. As Kelsey unravels in the most horribly public way Logan finds that she will ultimately have to choose between saving her cousin and saving herself.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"McLaughlin and Kraus explore the dark side of fame...and provide an empathetic backstory to the sorts of salacious tales that readers see in the tabloids." —Publishers Weekly

“Pop culture aficionados will see plenty of parallels to Britney Spears’ meteoric rise and downward

spiral in Kelsey’s story, and they’ll enjoy McLaughlin and Kraus’ unflinching look at the price of fame." —Booklist

“Pop star craziness meets Nanny Diaries wit and social commentary? Yes, please!” (Hollywood Reporter)

"The ultimate summer read." (Hamptons Magazine)

"A pop star's breakdown makes for a gripping novel." (InTouch (4 stars))

About the Author

Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus are the authors of The Nanny Diaries, which was made into a major motion picture, and three New York Times bestselling novels: Dedication, Citizen Girl, and Nanny Returns. They live in New York City.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Unabridged edition (June 12, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 144235027X
• ISBN-13: 978-1442350274
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,972,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars When you real life is the circus where do you go for fun? August 7, 2012

By Mary J. Gramlich VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Living your life in the spotlight to everyone on the outside always looks glamorous. To the person in the ring of fire it is anything but a nightmare waiting to happen. Kelsey feels old at the age of 25 since her life career began as a child. Her parents control her, the handlers manipulate her, and the true friends are non-existent.

When Kelsey is reunited with Logan, a long estranged cousin the life that was barely hanging on by a thread snaps. Logan becomes her personal assistant trying to maintain Kelsey's professional life and get her some personal space. Logan thinks the solutions to Kelsey's problem are love, less work would help out, and letting Kelsey live her own life. Yet no one is going to let that happen, as the money train needs to keep moving to fulfill the dreams everyone is living through Kelsey.

As the story unfolds and the dark secrets of the past are revealed the small tears become rips and there is no forgiving life altering mistakes.

The journey that you are taken on by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus is so realistically detailed you get the sense of standing in the room as a witness not a reader. You want to yell at all the people destroying this life in order to make their own better and at times, the tears are running down your cheeks as well as Kelsey's.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not the best July 1, 2012

By Courtney West

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Between You and Me was a quick read revolving around the lives of a young pop star, Kelsey, and her assistant, Logan, who is a cousin Kelsey recently reunited with. The book gives a peek into the tabloid-fueled world of young Hollywood starlets. In addition to dealing with fame, world travel, and growing up in and around the spotlight, both Kelsey and Logan deal with a family rift that has lasted for over a decade.

Although I enjoyed this book I found it very difficult to relate to any of the characters. Additionally, I almost felt like an outsider to Kelsey and Logan's past issues and current life; as if I were missing out on inside jokes. In fact, I found myself having to go back a page or two every once in a while just to ensure I didn't miss something important. However, this was a good (not great) book to kick back with on my day off...a longer version of the guilty-pleasure tabloids that I usually read poolside.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars For Pop Culture Affectionados and the Like June 12, 2012

By Tiffany Bartok

Format:Hardcover

As a pop culture obsessor I was very interested to read this book and found myself reacting with a range of emotions as I rode the subway everyday- and caught people reading over my shoulder. A wonderful read and perfect for summer. Loved this book.