Good in Bed

By: Jennifer Weiner

Narrated by: Laura Hicks

Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Cannie Shapiro never wanted to be famous. The smart, sharp, plus-sized pop culture reporter was perfectly content writitng about other people's lives in the pages of the Philadlphia Examiner. But the day she opened up a national women's magazine to find out that her ex-boyfriend has been chronicling their ex-sex life is the day her life changes forever.

Loving a larger woman is an act of courage in our world, Bruce has written. And Cannie - who never knew that Bruce saw her as a larger woman, or thought that loving her was an act of courage - is plunged into misery, and into the most amazing year of her life.

Radiant with wit, bursting with surprises, and written with bite and bittersweet humor, Jennifer Weiner reaches beyond Cannie's story and into the heart of every woman. Gut-level real and laugh-out-loud funny, Good in Bed celebrates the courage of the human spirit and features an unbelievably funny cast of supporting characters, the strangest dog you'll ever encounter, and a heroine you'll never forget.

©2001 Jennifer Weiner (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Funny, zippy, and unflinchingly honest, Good In Bed is a powerhouse debut for Jennifer Weiner. I consumed this extra-large portion of a book in one sitting, rooting for Cannie the heroine and willing horrible atrocities on her ex-boyfriend. Some big surprises kept the pages flying; I grinned the whole way through. Good In Bed can only be described as deeply satisfying." (Valerie Frankel Author of Smart vs. Pretty)

"[Good in Bed's] Cannie emerges as one of the most engaging realistic female characters in years...Weiner's smoothly written novel is stuffed with dialogue that rings with humor and truth." ( Entertainment Weekly)

Unexpectedly a fabulous book

I really loved this book and the narrator did a fabulous job with the characters. I could really relate to a lot of what Canny was feeling about herself and her circumstances. I highly recommend listening to this one!

Love this author!

The characters and unique plots…and the laughter. Just what I’ve needed. Starting the second one now.

An emotional book!

Would you listen to Good in Bed again? Why?

I plan on reading this book again in the future. This reading moved from body image, to love, to hate, to hope and to moving on in life even through tough times. I normally fall for novels that have a dystopia theme however this novel pulled me in because the main character is portrayed as a strong female who can work through life as it comes at her. A very real life novel on how it is to live in today's world, almost like a reality TV show.

Good listen, but took some getting used to.

What did you love best about Good in Bed?

I loved the funny parts :D

What was one of the most memorable moments of Good in Bed?

I don't want to spoil it, so I will leave it at I loved the twists and turns.. kept you on your toes

Have you listened to any of Laura Hicks’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I haven't. My only complaints about her, however, was not about her performance. She does a good job at doing different characters. The only real issue I had was that the character is supposed to be in her late twenties but this reader sounded a bit older (I would guess late thirties to early forties). It sort of put me off a little, because when the character talked about her recent college/ post bacc. years, it felt unbelievable.. but she is a great reader.

If you could take any character from Good in Bed out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Definitely Canny, she seems like she would be a great friend to have, funny and candid.

Any additional comments?

I like the story, but the slow plot/character development took some getting used to. Overall, recommended!

A beautiful story, beautifully told!

Candie Shapiro is a heroine for all times! Jennifer Weiner just gets it & Laura Hicks is a fantastic narrator, too. Can’t wait to continue the story of Cannie & Joy in Certain Girls.

Real life and engaging

Lots of ups and downs for this character enjoy cheers and tears.
Strong characters. Wanted to smack her father

Best book I have ever read

I love this book!!! I hope she comes out with the second book.need second book

From a fat girl

This cut through my fat directly into my soul. I felt like she was in my mind.. knew all my deepest fears. The first good in bed article was eye opening. I really wonder if anyone had ever felt that way about me. I cried, I laughed, I cheered, I loved it!

Cannie is me

I loved this book! Its the good every woman wants and deserves in her life

great

loved this book.. this author is quickly beginning my new favorite. this is her 3rd boon in a row I have listened to!!