Nothing But the Truth

A Novel

De: Holly James

Narrado por: Brittany Pressley

"The balm for the soul that I needed. We women don’t need to smile more or look pretty or conform to expectations…we just need to read this, buy a copy for our best friends, and toast to the truth."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

In this sparkling, compelling debut, Lucy Green learns that when you make a wish, you don't always get what you want…but you might just get exactly what you need.

It’s the eve of Hollywood publicist Lucy Green’s thirtieth birthday, a day she hopes will bring the promotion she deserves and a proposal from her boyfriend. But he stands her up for a date, not for the first time, leaving Lucy alone at the bar—or at least, alone with the handsome bartender on the other side of the counter—so she makes a rueful wish over her cocktail for a perfect birthday. But when Lucy’s wish is granted in the most unexpected way, things go terribly awry, as things often do when wishes come true….

When Lucy wakes up on her big day, she can’t seem to force herself to go through her rigorous fitness and beauty routines—things she usually tells herself she likes. She has no desire to eat only a spoonful of yogurt for breakfast and she simply can’t bear to put on the uncomfortable shapewear needed for the power outfit she had planned for work.

Then Lucy arrives at the office, and she realizes that not only can she no longer lie to herself, she can’t lie to anyone else, either. Not her clients, not her boyfriend, not her creep of a boss. Now that she can’t hide how she feels, Lucy must confront all the injustices—small and large—she’s faced on a daily basis at work, in her relationship, and in every other aspect of her life...and the truth is going to come out in a big way.

This sharp, bighearted, and magical novel tackles all the lies women are encouraged to tell just to get by in today’s world—in life, in love, and in the workplace—and the liberation that can come from telling nothing but the truth.

©2022 Holly James (P)2022 Penguin Audio

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"I picked up this novel on a week when I was made painfully aware of the gender roles women are forced into by others, and it was the balm for the soul that I needed. We women don’t need to smile more or look pretty or conform to expectations…we just need to read this, buy a copy for our best friends, and toast to the truth."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

"Nothing But The Truth is such an enjoyable escape. I love the sparky writing and the ‘Day of Truth’ concept is brilliantly done. This is a properly sparkling debut and frankly if it makes even one reader decide they should wear whatever shoes and knickers are most comfortable, Holly should probably get a prize.”—Jackie Fraser, author of The Bookshop of Second Chances

“I was immediately hooked into the fun and pacy world of LA's publicists to the stars as well as enjoying the more serious themes that were weaved effortlessly through the story. Hollywood, hot bartenders and a touch of magic—this brilliant novel literally has it all!”—Lorraine Brown, author of The Paris Connection

Love it!

Easy to listen, but the male voices sounded a bit not very natural. My first book on Audible. Keep on going. Nice! Love it!

I liked it

This book was great! From the beginning it had my attention, around chapter 10 it was a little slow then picked right back up! I enjoyed all the characters and really enjoyed the story line and plot! I loved how Holly James wrote this story; at times I felt like she was quoting my life. Great book-worth the read!

For every women

This book is something everyone should read. It gives a great depiction of fears women face in everyday life, be it at work or at home. I’m loving the messages to stay true to yourself and keep it truthful in most life defying moments.

Audible wouldn’t let me return it

The night before her 30th birthday, Lucy made a wish to be a wish to be a feminist.

Couldn’t return

I wanted to like this but couldn’t even finish. Silly and unbelievable. Not my cup of tea. I never return audiobooks but I tried on this one. Audible wouldn’t let me.