Good In Bed: Summary and book reviews of Good In Bed by Jennifer Weiner, plus links to an excerpt from Good In Bed and a biography of Jennifer Weiner.

For twenty-eight years, things have been tripping along nicely for Cannie Shapiro. Sure, her mother has come charging out of the closet, and her father has long since dropped out of her world. But she loves her friends, her rat terrier, Nifkin, and her job as pop culture reporter for The Philadelphia Examiner. She's even made a tenuous peace with her plus-size body. But the day she opens up a national women's magazine and sees the words "Loving a Larger Woman" above her ex-boyfriend's byline, Cannie is plunged into misery...and the most amazing year of her life. From Philadelphia to Hollywood and back home again, she charts a new course for herself: mourning her losses, facing her past, and figuring out who she is and who she can become.

Media Reviews

Entertainment Weekly A crackling debut...Cannie emerges as one of the most engaging, realistic female characters in years...Grade A.   The New York Times - Janet Maslin This season's beach-book Queen for a Day.   Library Journal Weiner's first novel should satisfy readers from older teens and above.   Publishers Weekly Weiner's witty, original, fast-moving debut features a lovable heroine, a solid cast, snappy dialogue and a poignant take on life's priorities. This is a must-read for any woman who struggles with body image, or for anyone who cares about someone who does.   Kirkus Reviews Weiner's voice rings true as she flouts conventional wisdom about what women want. An unpredictable and impressive debut.   Booklist - Kristine Huntley .. a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, wild success and bitter lows, during which Cannie finds success, peace, and even love. A warm, refreshing story. Susan Isaacs, Good in Bed is a delight, a contemporary Cinderella tale told with intelligence, wit, and style.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by sheila
Good in Bed
Wow!! This was an outstanding book. It made me laugh and cry. I saw myself in the main character and loved the ending. There was not one boring moment in this book. Even though I kind of wished she would have let Bruce seen their daughter.

Rated of 5 by Trish
realistic and very funny
I loved this book! I was hoping to stumble upon a new author (well new to me) while browsing in the bookstore, someone that could capture my attention and force me to read more chapters at night rather than going to bed at a reasonable hour for...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Erinleigh
This book hooked me on Jennifer Weiner. I am an avid fan of her books now and have also read TextIn Her Shoes, the follow up to Good in Bed. I will definitely be looking forward to future titles by this author!

Rated of 5 by Lindsay
I loved it!!! It's the most enjoyable book I've read this year!

Rated of 5 by Melissa
I loved "Good In Bed". I don't have a lot of time for reading, so when I get the opportunity I want a great read. This book was that plus so much more. The characters were so likable - especially Cannie. She was so down-to-earth, and...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Pamela Cable
Fantastic reading! I not only related to the main character, I found myself laughing and crying all the way through this book. Easy reading. Jennifer, the Author, must be a stand-up comic at her second job. I dunno. What a hoot. To have so...   Read More

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