The author's ingenious twist on the Goldilocks tale, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the romance truly captivated me. As a somewhat cynical reader, I found this approach refreshing, and Ms. Lenhoff executed it brilliantly. Amy's sudden influx of suitors had me hooked from the start, and her quirky aunt brought a much-needed dose of joy to the story. Amy's journey of self-discovery, realizing the flaws in her ill-fated marriage, resonated with me on a personal level.

"The Girl in the '67 Beetle" is a delightful blend of lighthearted fun, subtle wisdom, endearing characters (especially Aunt Lucille and the mischievous cat Lulu), sharp wit, and a picturesque beach backdrop. It provided the perfect escape for me on a chilly winter day, offering just the right amount of fluffy reading material.

The Girl in the '67 Beetle is an excellent choice for discussion groups who are looking for a fun read. Amy Shepherd is in her mid-thirties and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the end of her ten-year marriage by indulging in a frozen meal and bottle of wine from Trader Joe's. Amy lives in her aunt's Santa Monica condo and drives her aunt's '67 baby blue Beetle. She works as an art director at a children's book publisher--it is the only job she has ever had. Readers will get some mileage out of discussing Amy's life as she adjusts to dating a professor, an auto mechanic, and a dentist. She is stressed by job insecurities and hair highlights. The novel is humorous and filled with quirks, just like a '67 Beetle.

Thank you for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

I thought it was good, A bit slow at times.

Really cute rom com, the main protagonist, Amy was quirky, witty and somewhat unfocused.
Her quest to write the Goldilocks principle and well as juggle her own 3 bears, guys she was semi dating was interesting and worth continuing on with this book. a bonus star for the powder blue beetle and the fact that she loved and took the utmost care of the beetle. One of my favourite cars.

Really cute rom com, the main protagonist, Amy was quirky, witty and somewhat unfocused.
Her quest to write the Goldilocks principle and well as juggle her own 3 bears, guys she was semi dating was interesting and worth continuing on with this book. a bonus star for the powder blue beetle (as I had a 68 same color but no convertible on mine) and the fact that she loved and took the utmost care of the beetle. Thank you to Netgalley, Laurel Canyon Press and the Author, Linda Lenhoff for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The art director of Kids Press, Amy Shepherd has been assigned to reinvent the story of Goldilocks, and she finds her own life reflecting a similar tale. Will she fall for a man who’s a little too old (but exciting), a man who’s a little too young (but awfully exciting looking), or a man who’s just right, at least as far as her friends are concerned? Or will she bring Goldilocks’ story—and her own—up to date with a little help from high-technology and the Goldilocks Planet theory? Amy will have to decide how her own tale will end, all the while driving her beloved powder blue convertible through the streets of Santa Monica, where she has become known as the Girl in the ’67 Beetle, the only thing in her life that, so far at least, feels just right.

I love all things sixties style, like Beetles, and this book was no exception!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me access an advance copy of this book in exchange for my feedback.

This checked off everything I look for in a book. Was not disappointed. Really enjoyed this book. I will read more from this author. Must read

This started out interesting but i ended up skimming most of it...it was just...boring? nothing really caught my attention.

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I think that we all can appreciate the fact that this book focus a lot on the personal grown of the protagonist, is totally worth it, because even if it has romance in it, the lead character acts with her in mind, with what she wants, what is best for her, her desires, totally worthy.

I've never read a Goldilock's retelling. And while The Girl in the 67 Beetle wasn't exactly one there were elements of the original tale found in the story. Not to mention it was a sweet quick read.

I love The Girl in the '67 Beetle! I found it to be sweet, sassy, witting, and utterly charming! It is a relatively quick read, which is not a bad thing by any means, as I was able to finish it in one sitting!

A good enjoyable read. It would be good to read more by the author. I’ll definitely be looking out for more! Well done!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This book was super cute. I've said it before - I'm a sucker for chic lit, Hallmark channel movie-esque stories. This one does not disappoint.

There was something that really bothered me about the book. The way the 1st graders were depicted. I have a child in 2nd grade and there's no way these first graders are acting, speaking, reading, writing the way they're portrayed.

Other than that little pet peeve - this was a pretty fun book.

I wanted to like The Girl in the '67 Beetle more than I did. I just really didn't connect with Amy or any of the other characters. However, it was readable and I love VW Bugs.

Not the best book that I have read but still very enjoyable. I will give this 3.5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this e ARC

Initially I found this quite hard to get into but I stuck with it and I am really glad that I did. It was funny and a cutesy read, Not the best book that I have read this year but enjoyable

I tried twice to get into this book but gave up both times, it just came across as too American and seemed to bounce around so quickly, just not for me, sorry x

So, what’s up with the book?
QOTD: What makes the Earth a “Goldilocks Planet”?

At age 34, Amy Shepherd is an art director of children’s book in a publishing company. She has been assigned to revise the classic story of the “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. As her story progresses, she realizes that her own life reflects to the similar tale. On her first year of her divorce, she’s starting to rebuild her life on her own when she meets three good-looking men.

Who will she fall for? A fun, adorable and inventive 50-year-old widow and a Philosophy professor? A decent, kind and nice dentist guy, who is same age as her; but she finds a little dull? Or a cute and very young mechanic guy in around 20’s of age, who drives a sweet vintage 1957 T-bird car?

Hop on and join Amy in her journey as she drives a hand-me-down 1967 powder blue VW Beetle around the small town of Santa Monica, LA.

The book has its clear subject matter - the Goldilocks Principle. It is a reasoning effect that when people were confronted with similar choices, tends to learn to more moderate option. Through the POV of the main character, it allows the reader to understand of having the “just right for everyone” universe.

Basically, this is a sweet, wholesome humorous fiction novel that keeps you company with smart, witty and lovable characters in the book. The upbeat amusement surely gives a simple pleasure to its readers. The good closeness of the characters in the story build a meaningful sense of community – supportive and motivating. It provides a satisfactory vibe to read with a perfect amount of humor, wisdom and love plot.

Special thanks to @netgalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for this opportunity to enjoy an eARC in exchange of an unbiased feedback.

This was a very different and creative concept for a book.
Premise
The art director of Kids Press, Amy Shepherd has been assigned to reinvent the story of Goldilocks, and she finds her own life reflecting a similar tale.
It was neat seeing the ties between an old classic tie in with the current goings on of a young women’s life. It was a bit far fetched for me, but still very cute how they incorporated the concept of the car as well.