Someday, Someday, Maybe

A Novel

De: Lauren Graham

Narrado por: Lauren Graham

From Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, comes a witty, charming, and hilariously relatable debut novel about a struggling young actress trying to get ahead--and keep it together--in New York City.

It’s January 1995, and Franny Banks has just six months left of the three-year deadline she set for herself when she came to New York, dreaming of Broadway and doing “important” work. But all she has to show for her efforts so far is a part in an ad for ugly Christmas sweaters, and a gig waiting tables at a comedy club. Her roommates--her best friend Jane, and Dan, an aspiring sci-fi writer--are supportive, yet Franny knows a two-person fan club doesn’t exactly count as success. Everyone tells her she needs a backup plan, and though she can almost picture moving back home and settling down with her perfectly nice ex-boyfriend, she’s not ready to give up on her goal of having a career like her idols Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep. Not just yet. But while she dreams of filling their shoes, in the meantime, she’d happily settle for a speaking part in almost anything—and finding a hair product combination that works.

Everything is riding on the upcoming showcase for her acting class, where she’ll finally have a chance to perform for people who could actually hire her. And she can’t let herself be distracted by James Franklin, a notorious flirt and the most successful actor in her class, even though he’s suddenly started paying attention. Meanwhile, her bank account is rapidly dwindling, her father wants her to come home, and her agent doesn’t return her calls. But for some reason, she keeps believing that she just might get what she came for.

Someday, Someday, Maybe is a story about hopes and dreams, being young in a city, and wanting something deeply, madly, desperately. It’s about finding love, finding yourself, and perhaps most difficult of all in New York City, finding an acting job.

Includes a PDF* of Filofax(R) datebook entries.

*Adobe(R) Reader(R) required. PC and Mac compatible.

Advance praise for Someday, Someday, Maybe

“Sweet, funny, and full of heart . . . a dazzling debut.”—Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and Where We Belong

“Warm and funny, charming and smart.”—Diane Keaton, New York Times bestselling author of Then Again

“Graham deftly captures what it’s like to be young, ambitious, and hopeful in New York City.”—Candace Bushnell, New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City and The Carrie Diaries

“Fresh and funny and full of zingers, Lauren Graham’s charming writing style instantly drew me in, but it was her relatable characters (complete with doodled date-book entries!), irresistible romantic twists, and delicious plot that kept me turning the pages until well past my bedtime.”—Meg Cabot, bestselling author of the Princess Diaries and Heather Wells Mystery series

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A winning, entertaining read . . . [Lauren Graham] has smartly mined just the right details from her own experience, infusing her work with crackling dialogue and observations about show business that ring funny and true. . . . Just like the screenwriters of the best romantic comedies, she has taken elements of the familiar and spun them into a novel that’s heartfelt, hilarious and, hopefully, just the first example of what she can do with the written word.”—The Washington Post

“A charmer of a first novel . . . [Graham] has an easy, unforced style and, when the situation calls for it, a keen sense of the ridiculous.”—The Wall Street Journal

“With insight, care, and an abundance of humor . . . Graham demonstrates that her acting chops are not her only talent.”—Library Journal

“Thoroughly charming.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Sweet, funny, and full of heart . . . a dazzling debut.”—Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and Where We Belong

“Warm and funny, charming and smart.”—Diane Keaton, New York Times bestselling author of Then Again

“Graham deftly captures what it’s like to be young, ambitious, and hopeful in New York City.”—Candace Bushnell, New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City and The Carrie Diaries

“Fresh and funny and full of zingers, Lauren Graham’s charming writing style instantly drew me in, but it was her relatable characters (complete with doodled date-book entries!), irresistible romantic twists, and delicious plot that kept me turning the pages until well past my bedtime.”—Meg Cabot, bestselling author of the Princess Diaries and Heather Wells Mystery series

loved it

what a lovely light read, thoroughly enjoyed every minute! I was sad when it ended!

I loved it

Any additional comments?

I loved this audiobook and I will be buying this book in hardcover or paperback as soon as I get the chance.

LOVED Lauren Graham and Someday, Someday, Maybe!

Where does Someday, Someday, Maybe rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Well, this is the first one I've read, but I'm glad I chose it as my first one! It was definitely entertaining, and I listened to it on a long road trip, which was perfect. I expected to listen to it for awhile, then switch to music for awhile, and then back, but it turned out I just kept wanting to listen to the book! It made the time fly, and I liked having Lauren Graham (whom I loved as Lorelai Gilmore) on the road with me keeping me company!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hmm...probably Jane, because she seemed like the type of best friend every girl should have, and then Deana, because she was smart and just told it like it is.

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

This was my first!

If you could take any character from Someday, Someday, Maybe out to dinner, who would it be and why?

This is an awesome question. ha Hmm...probably Deana, again because she tells it like it is.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed the story in "Someday, Someday, Maybe," and Lauren's performance of it. She brought her wit that I love in her acting performances and gave each character their own personalities. I loved the voices she did! So great. The story was fun and engaging. Franny's self-deprecation and over-thinking began to be a bit much at times, but since I'm an over-thinker, this also made me realize why my loved ones get annoyed with me at times. ha ;) Also, I felt like I wanted more from the ending, but at the same time, maybe it's good that it was left so open.

Lauren tells the story of an actress

Did you graduate in the 90's? Did you love the theater? Just listen. It is worth it.

Loved it!!!

Hooked from the minute I hit play!!!! The answering machine throughout was genius. Would highly recommend it.

Lauren Graham is amazing

I love the ease of reading her books! She has a unique voice that comes through.

Great book... Okay ending...

I love Lauren Graham and get performance is great... I just wish the end was different.

pleasantly surprised

I didn't know what to expect from this book. however, I couldn't put it down. the story is written in a fun, quirky way as you follow the life of Franny. you can tell Lauren's personality in the book and you truly connect with the main character. the ending left me wanting more to come!

Such a fun read!

I loved not only the story, but also Lauren Graham's reading of her novel. The performance was just as riveting as the plot.

Lighthearted, entertaining book

Would you listen to Someday, Someday, Maybe again? Why?

Yes. I enjoy Lauren Graham and thought the book was entertaining.

Who was the most memorable character of Someday, Someday, Maybe and why?

Frannie, she is fun, quirky and you really root for her.