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)

Touched me deeply

the story was amazing. Really good read. it really gave me a picture while I was listening to it .

Worth your time

Not her best. A little slow to start and a bit predictable but good!! I wish someone talked to the person that read it and told her how to pronounce some of the local streets and towns correctly. That was annoying but you wouldn’t have noticed unless you are from here. Overall good though

fantastic in every way... couldn't stop

reading this book left me so glad there is another book to look forward to. Weiner absolutely is flawless in Cannie's character. I related to her on many levels. no matter what, as a women we have all felt this way.

Good Summer Read

This is a great summer read. Light and fun. The narrator did a good job as well. Would recommend to anyone looking for something easy to listen to.

Fun fun and fun!

Where does Good in Bed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is very high, it was a fun book and not though provoking but just plan fun!

What other book might you compare Good in Bed to and why?

The next best thing on my list, smashed, point of retreat

What about Laura Hicks’s performance did you like?

She did a great job, I do have to say she has a voice that sounds much older than 27. In the beginning I had to keep reminding myself she was younger than she sounded.

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

The dr. I wanted to see him and know him better. He seemed like a great guys.

Great story. Enjoyed very much!

Well written with interesting characters. Wonderful narrator! Funny and heartbreaking. I would highly recommend to women of all ages and size!

Very Pleasanty Surpised

If you could sum up Good in Bed in three words, what would they be?

My first Jennifer Weiner book and now I am hooked. Its not your regular romance book Not predictable at all. I found my self sobbing, gasping or laughing out loud at certain points. Couldn't stop listening. Can't wait for my next boo

What does Laura Hicks bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She really has the gift, loved the narrative.

Love

Loved every word of the book! Well told and unexpected twists that led to a remarkable end.
Will recommend to all!

Amazing!

Any additional comments?

This was my fist audio book ever and it was such a pleasant surprise! I'm dutch speaking so English is not my mother tongue. But I had no problem to understand at all because the narrator speaks so clearly. I loved the story as well. There are a few unexpected turns in it, which I like. But then again maybe I'm a little prejudiced because Jeniffer Weiner is one of my favourite authors.

larger women heads up...

loved this book..it kept me interested and into the story..was very pleased with it..great job