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.

Wrought with Feeling

Absolutely engrossing. Hardly any time seems to go by before you’re saddened, crying and laughing. One can’t help but want for Cannie to find someone who can return all the love she gives. It’s gut wrenching wanting Dr. K to break through to Cannie in her greatest despair. I am on to the next book!

Just what I needed!

I was seeking a "beach read". This was perfect. I do like things to tie up, though not necessarily fairy tale style by the end- which they did. Superb character development. I thought the narrator did an incredible job and it felt very natural for the story.

It’s a sad story with a good ending

Probably not the best book to read at the beginning of the year. There is a lot of her feeling sorry for herself and her going through postpartum depression. She is still a great writer I just like her other books better!!!

Great...but too long

Really enjoyed this book. I even shedded some tears. However, I feel that the editing could’ve done with cutting a third of the story out. Inspire of that, still a great listen that I finished in about a day and a half.

amazing book

very captivating keeps you wanting to hear the next part, .not wanting it to end.

Great Story

The narration was the only distraction but not horrible. It's tough when one narrator tries to add life to a book through changes voices for male and female characters, so given the task at hand she did well. The story was good and kept me engaged. Ilove the authors continous use of diversity throughout all her books without drawing attention to it. And the variety of relevant issues is handled in an honest and sarcastic way. Not too slick and sweet or in your face. Perfect blend of humor and realism.

started strong

the story was good with unexpected plot twist. but it seemed buried at the end. what about her revenge?