Twenties Girl

A Novel

By: Sophie Kinsella

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination, but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive. Normal professional twenty-something young women don’t get visited by ghosts. Or do they?

When the spirit of Lara’s great-aunt Sadie–a feisty, demanding girl with firm ideas about fashion, love, and the right way to dance–mysteriously appears, she has one last request: Lara must find a missing necklace that had been in Sadie’s possession for more than seventy-five years, and Sadie cannot rest without it. Lara, on the other hand, has a number of ongoing distractions. Her best friend and business partner has run off to Goa, her start-up company is floundering, and she’s just been dumped by the “perfect” man.

Sadie, however, could care less.

Lara and Sadie make a hilarious sparring duo, and at first it seems as though they have nothing in common. But as the mission to find Sadie’s necklace leads to intrigue and a new romance for Lara, these very different “twenties” girls learn some surprising truths from each other along the way. Written with all the irrepressible charm and humor that have made Sophie Kinsella’s books beloved by millions, Twenties Girl is also a deeply moving testament to the transcendent bonds of friendship and family.

©2009 Sophie Kinsella (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

“Laugh-out-loud.”—San Francisco Chronicle

“[Kinsella] continues to tickle funny bones and touch hearts.”—USA Today

“[A] most delicious and delightful romp.”—Publishers Weekly

Vanity, Reality and Real Life never coincide

Would you listen to Twenties Girl again? Why?

oh yeah, there is so much I think I missed in the giggling.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Twenties Girl?

the company party, no one could figure out what she was doing there.

Which character – as performed by Rosalyn Landor – was your favorite?

Aunt /Ghost

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Forever 23

Any additional comments?

This should be a movie there are so many opportunities for Laugh Out Loud moments

Loved It!!

This has got to be my favorite Sophie Kinsella book, and that’s saying a lot since I adore them all. Once again this narrator gave a stellar performance as if it was a movie playing out in your head. Loved every single second of it!

Loved it!!

This was a great listen! loved the book and the narrator. I have not listened to her other books, but I will be checking them out.

Hauntingly sweet

I would have never read a book about ghosts unless it was by this author & I have to say it was adorable!!! One of my favorite books!

Another winner

Love all of Sophie Kinsella books, hard to pick a favorite! Listening to these books on the way to work on audible makes me want to get in the car! A treat awaits!

Delightful book!

I just loved it! Switching between the time periods was fun.....you care about the characters 💕

I binged listened in two days. Too good!

It quickly went from a listen in my car to and from work book to an ignore my family marathon. Great lessons in this book and an i teresting storyline.

I thought I would hate it… but no!

This book took me some time to really get into, especially when I realized she saw a ghost. But don’t give up on it! I gave it some time and actually ended up loving the book and loving the ghost aunt she was helping. Love the banter between them and just giggled at the situations she would get in having her great aunt talk to her! The love story that came to be was heartbreaking and lovely all at once. Very well written!

Best storyline ever!

I love this book, I’ve listened 100 times. I love it so much! I want a movie!

Not one of my favorite Kinsella novels

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It did have its moments but all in all I could have missed this one.

If you’ve listened to books by Sophie Kinsella before, how does this one compare?

Below par.

Which scene was your favorite?

Any scene in public and she is talking to her Aunt Sadie and everyone thinks she is crazy. Smart to use the phone to cover up.

Do you think Twenties Girl needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, I just didn't love the characters.