Diary of a Working Girl [Library Binding]

Daniella Brodsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 2008

Lane Silverman was a struggling freelance writer, desperate to sell an article that would pay her rent, when she stumbled upon the pitch of a lifetime: an article about finding Mr. Right in the workplace. She sold the idea to Cosmopolitan, tossed out her PJs, put on a power suit, and became a true-blue working girl on Wall Street.

Now, all she has to do is meet a sexy, eligible man in an expensive suit who will find her charming beautiful, and positively irresistible... in two months...

A hilarious debut from a exciting young voice, Diary of a Working Girl is more fun than casual Friday...and an insightful look at the things we do for love.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Lane Silverman is a freelance writer, but most of her work is published in magazines no one's heard of. Determined to make it to the big magazines, she brainstorms for the perfect article to pitch. It's not easy. Lane has difficulty concentrating as her thoughts run where they always run: to meeting her Prince Charming and what she 'll be wearing when she does. Her flighty, romantic nature is what's kept her single. Then Lane comes up with the perfect idea: she'll get a real job with the express purpose of finding a man to live happily ever after with and then chronicle her findings. She's ecstatic when Cosmopolitan likes her idea, and when she lands a job as an assistant for a financial company, she's dumbfounded by the sheer number of men surrounding her. Again, things aren't as simple as she thinks they'll be, especially when she's sidetracked by the perfect man, one who doesn't work at her company! Readers will simply love Lane and her wild imagination. Maria Hatton
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About the Author

Daniella Brodsky is a freelance magazine journalist and the author of The Girls' Guide to New York Nightlife. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 320 pages
• Publisher: Paw Prints 2008-06-26; Reprint edition (June 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439507597
• ISBN-13: 978-1439507599
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Daniella Brodsky is the author of six novels published by Penguin, Random House, and Simon & Schuster, one of which has been adapted by Disney as the film, Beauty & The Briefcase, starring Hilary Duff. Daniella teaches at ANU's CCE and and at her Captain Cook Studio. A native New Yorker, she lives in Canberra, Australia, where she is writing her next novel, The Book Code, which has been awarded a 2012 Varuna fellowship. Visit www.daniellabrodsky.com for book information, content on the craft of fiction, news, and events.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want to read more from this author!!, June 1, 2004

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This review is from: Diary of a Working Girl (Mass Market Paperback)

What a great book! I literally could not put it down. I loved the author's writing style and was laughing out loud at several different points throughout the story. I will definitely be recommending this book to my girlfriends and will be on the lookout for more from this author!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud!, April 15, 2004

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This review is from: Diary of a Working Girl (Mass Market Paperback)

Daniella Brodsky knows how to blend humor with reality. She created a character that everyone can relate to. This book is like eating a great box of chocolate. You are sucked into the story instantly and you won't want to put it down. Bravo!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Funny, and a quick read!, April 15, 2004

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M. M. Montag "mimosa_37" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diary of a Working Girl (Mass Market Paperback)

Lane Silverman is a girl that all of us know and will grow to love in this laugh out loud story of her search for love in NYC. You won't want to put this book down and will keep reading until you get to the end of this fun story. Daniella Brodsky keeps you turning the pages as you get to go inside the world of free-lance writers living in New York trying to make it in this crazy city.