One To Watch by Kate Stayman-London
The perfect cosy read to fill the Love Island-shaped hole in your life: a plus-size bachelorette brings a fresh look to reality TV in this razor-sharp romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Jennifer Weiner and The Bachelor.
A fast, furious read, one that is brimming with wit but also packs a serious punch The compelling narrator-Bea Schumacher-won my heart immediately, and Stayman-London's storytelling sizzles * Fiona Davis, nationally bestselling author of THE CHELSEA GIRLS *
One to Watch drew me in from the first chapter; this book was relatable, incredibly smart and thoughtful about body image and the way the media treats women, and just plain entertaining. I adored this extraordinary debut and had so much fun reading it! * Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of THE WEDDING DATE and THE PROPOSAL *
Bea Schumacher is an irresistible heroine, and One to Watch will win you over just as quickly. Its clever skewering of reality TV tropes is balanced by a sweet sincerity and a real belief in true romance. The Bachelor should be so lucky as to land a Bea of its own * Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of THE ROYAL WE and THE HEIR AFFAIR *
A delicious and whip-smart page-turner about the complication of being a complicated woman in the world today * Jo Piazza, bestselling author of CHARLOTTE WALSH LIKES TO WIN *
One to Watch is a powerful story about the love we have for ourselves and others. It's a vibrant, tender, stylish, sexy, and outrageously joyful book, and I couldn't bear to put it down for one second * Hannah Orenstein, author of LOVE AT FIRST LIKE *
Stayman-London's charming debut is chatty and fun, brilliantly capturing the highs, lows, and drama of reality TV. . . . This smart, delightful page-turner is a great way for dating show fans to pass the time while waiting for the next season. * Publishers Weekly *
It is hot. It is sweet. A lot of it is Bea just figuring out how to be a vulnerable human being. It's so deeply satisfying and great...I'm pretty sure it is actually the best rom-com I've ever read * Nerdette podcast, WBEZ Chicago *
Fans of The Bachelor will love this summer beach read * Better Homes and Gardens *
Just know that if you have ever felt insecure or ashamed of your body in dating experiences, this book will stand out to you. It was a five-star read.... A women's fiction book centered on the issues many plus-size women deal with dating and truly just existing...This book really made me believe that I could find love as a plus-size woman. Or at the very least, it made me want to believe it could happen and actually made me want to try. * The Everygirl *
If you watch The Bachelor, this book is the takedown we've all been waiting for, and Stayman-London is hardly subtle about it, which I love.... Fun, sexy, and full of heart, you'll devour this book in a day. * Betches *
Stayman-London's debut is a smart, pop culture-aware update to the romance novel... One to Watch is a novel that succeeds in finding a tone light enough to qualify it as an exceptional summer read, while also imparting a message substantial enough that you'll want to take it into the next season. * Salon *
The best rom-com I've read in a while... real and raw and very clever... Overall score: A+ -- Grace Atwood * The Stripe *
Timely, refreshing and delightful, you'll be rooting for Bea throughout her journey of self-love, drama and romance. * E News *
Funny, emotional, romantic yet realistic - this book has it all.... this is a smart novel written by a smart woman. * Shondaland *
One to Watch is a fundamentally entertaining and uplifting book... A powerful imagining of how reality TV could look... Stayman-London dismantles stubborn and destructive ideas about plus-size women: Namely, that they can't be fashionable, popular, or successful. [Bea is] complex in a way that fictional plus-size characters often aren't... As the title makes clear, One to Watch is a book to watch. * O: The Oprah Magazine *
Divinely witty and engrossing... Grade: A- * Entertainment Weekly *
One to Watch drew me in from the first chapter; this book was relatable, incredibly smart and thoughtful about body image and the way the media treats women, and just plain entertaining. I adored this extraordinary debut and had so much fun reading it! * Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of THE WEDDING DATE and THE PROPOSAL *
Bea Schumacher is an irresistible heroine, and One to Watch will win you over just as quickly. Its clever skewering of reality TV tropes is balanced by a sweet sincerity and a real belief in true romance. The Bachelor should be so lucky as to land a Bea of its own * Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of THE ROYAL WE and THE HEIR AFFAIR *
A delicious and whip-smart page-turner about the complication of being a complicated woman in the world today * Jo Piazza, bestselling author of CHARLOTTE WALSH LIKES TO WIN *
One to Watch is a powerful story about the love we have for ourselves and others. It's a vibrant, tender, stylish, sexy, and outrageously joyful book, and I couldn't bear to put it down for one second * Hannah Orenstein, author of LOVE AT FIRST LIKE *
Stayman-London's charming debut is chatty and fun, brilliantly capturing the highs, lows, and drama of reality TV. . . . This smart, delightful page-turner is a great way for dating show fans to pass the time while waiting for the next season. * Publishers Weekly *
It is hot. It is sweet. A lot of it is Bea just figuring out how to be a vulnerable human being. It's so deeply satisfying and great...I'm pretty sure it is actually the best rom-com I've ever read * Nerdette podcast, WBEZ Chicago *
Fans of The Bachelor will love this summer beach read * Better Homes and Gardens *
Just know that if you have ever felt insecure or ashamed of your body in dating experiences, this book will stand out to you. It was a five-star read.... A women's fiction book centered on the issues many plus-size women deal with dating and truly just existing...This book really made me believe that I could find love as a plus-size woman. Or at the very least, it made me want to believe it could happen and actually made me want to try. * The Everygirl *
If you watch The Bachelor, this book is the takedown we've all been waiting for, and Stayman-London is hardly subtle about it, which I love.... Fun, sexy, and full of heart, you'll devour this book in a day. * Betches *
Stayman-London's debut is a smart, pop culture-aware update to the romance novel... One to Watch is a novel that succeeds in finding a tone light enough to qualify it as an exceptional summer read, while also imparting a message substantial enough that you'll want to take it into the next season. * Salon *
The best rom-com I've read in a while... real and raw and very clever... Overall score: A+ -- Grace Atwood * The Stripe *
Timely, refreshing and delightful, you'll be rooting for Bea throughout her journey of self-love, drama and romance. * E News *
Funny, emotional, romantic yet realistic - this book has it all.... this is a smart novel written by a smart woman. * Shondaland *
One to Watch is a fundamentally entertaining and uplifting book... A powerful imagining of how reality TV could look... Stayman-London dismantles stubborn and destructive ideas about plus-size women: Namely, that they can't be fashionable, popular, or successful. [Bea is] complex in a way that fictional plus-size characters often aren't... As the title makes clear, One to Watch is a book to watch. * O: The Oprah Magazine *
Divinely witty and engrossing... Grade: A- * Entertainment Weekly *
Kate Stayman-London is a novelist, screenwriter, and political strategist. She served as lead digital writer for Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and has written for notable figures ranging from President Obama and Malala Yousafzai to Anna Wintour and Cher. When not writing or traveling, Kate can be found obsessively ranking Taylor Swift songs, laughing loudly with friends over really good bottles of wine, and of course, watching reality TV. She lives in Los Angeles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529347302 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529347300 |
| Title | One To Watch |
| Author | Kate Stayman-London |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2021-01-07 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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