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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most A delightful take on the mixed blessings of marital longevity. --People After ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls, and they communicate so seamlessly they finish each other's sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until it's casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years . . . and panic sets in. They decide to bring surprises into their marriage to keep it fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me--from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to sexy photo shoots--mishaps arise, with disastrous and comical results. Gradually, surprises turn to shocking truths. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other at all. With a colorful cast of eccentric characters, razor-sharp observations, and her signature wit and charm, Sophie Kinsella presents a humorous yet moving portrait of a marriage--its intricacies, comforts, and complications. Surprise Me reveals that hidden layers in a close relationship are often yet to be discovered. Praise for Surprise Me Genuinely funny. --The New York Times Book Review Unexpected and wholly satisfying. --USA Today In her signature fashion, Sophie Kinsella brings a cast of quirky, funny characters to this new work. [She] keeps the laughs coming. . . . Readers will follow the story with bated breath as the couple struggle to make their marriage right after everything they thought they knew about each other proves wrong. --Library Journal Heartfelt . . . What at first seems like a light novel about familiar woes turns into a deeper story about trust, family, and perception. --Publishers Weekly Winsome and zesty, Kinsella's latest delivers all the hallmarks her many fans have come to expect. --Booklist Pure fun . . . a hilariously moving look at marriage and the power of mixing things up. --Kirkus Reviews

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Praise for Sophie Kinsella's My Not So Perfect Life A sparkling, witty novel about social media and the stories we tell ourselves. --People (Book of the Week) Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter. --Jojo Moyes The soul of this book concerns female friendship. . . . What ensues has a touch of real wisdom [and] will satisfy Kinsella diehards as well as new readers. --The Washington Post A joy to read . . . Themes of friendship, love and living your true life rise to the top. --USA Today You'll relate hard and root harder for Londoner Katie, whose quarterlife crisis feels even worse thanks to the Insta-perfect people all around her. --Cosmopolitan

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Sophie Kinsella is the author of the bestselling Shopaholic series, as well as the novels Can You Keep a Secret?, The Undomestic Goddess, Remember Me?, Twenties Girl, I've Got Your Number, Wedding Night, and My Not So Perfect Life. She lives between London and the country.

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