The Girl in the '67 Beetle
by Linda Lenhoff
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Pub Date 26 Sep 2021 | Archive Date 6 Dec 2021
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Description
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.
Advance Praise
"I am so happy to keep company with smart, witty, and lovable characters. I rooted for all involved and applauded every romantic and professional payoff that The Girl in the ’67 Beetle delivered." —Elinor Lipman, author of Good Riddance, On Turpentine Lane, and The Family Man
“I enjoyed this book so much I realized I wanted to start dating again and joined an online dating site! The Girl in the ’67 Beetle is an utterly charming novel that zips along at a fun, brisk pace. You'll love the wide range of funny, quirky characters and the witty dialogue throughout will make you laugh out loud time and again. What a delight!” —Renee Swindle, author of Shake Down the Stars, A Pinch of Ooh La La, and Please Please Please
Marketing Plan
Available in ebook and paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and all other booksellers.
Visit the author's website at: http://lindalattelessons.wordpress.com
Available in ebook and paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and all other booksellers.
Visit the author's website at: http://lindalattelessons.wordpress.com
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780578911175 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 863503
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.
Kate H, Reviewer
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!
Librarian 512276
A good enjoyable read. It would be good to read more by the author. I’ll definitely be looking out for more! Well done!
Doreena S, Reviewer
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.
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