A Hundred Other Girls

A Novel

A Hundred Other Girls
Iman Hariri-Kia
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Trade Paperback
h210 x 140mm - 304pg
12 May 2022 US
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9781728247953
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For fans of The Devil Wears Prada and The Bold Type comes a smart, modern story about the shifting media landscape and one Middle Eastern-American writer finding her place in it. Noora is a Middle-Eastern-American aspiring writer, amateur blogger, and recent NYU grad-which is a glamorous way of saying she tutors wealthy Upper East Side kids and is currently crashing on her sister' s couch. So when an opportunity arises to work for Vinyl Magazine as the assistant to the iconic Editor-in-Chief Loretta James, Noora jumps at the once-in-a-lifetime chance. The magazine practically raised her, teaching her everything from how to properly insert a tampon to which political philosophy she subscribes to, and this is the perfect first step toward her dream career. But it quickly becomes clear that there' s a darker side to Vinyl' s glitz and glam. The old-school, elitist Print team and the woke-for-the-wrong-reasons Digital team are at war with each other, sabotaging one another' s content, poaching talent, and exposing secrets. As both sides attempt to use her as a spy in their corporate warfare, Noora must also juggle the relentless demands of her job with her own goals, all while navigating a tentative new friendship with a brilliant editor, a fall-out with her sister, and an ill-advised attraction to the hot IT guy. But in a world of viral scams and salacious stories, the push of a button can change everything, and Noora will have to find that out the hard way. Clever, incisive, and thoroughly fun, A Hundred Other Girls is an insider' s take on the changing media industry, an ode to sisterhood, and a profound exploration of what it means to chase your dreams. ' The most delightful, absorbing, and hilarious book I have read in ages. ' - Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate Equation
A Hundred Other Girls had me hooked from the first page. Funny, charming, smart, and insightful, Iman has proven that she' s a talent to watch. Her depiction of women' s media shifting to digital was so real it hurt. -- Gabrielle Korn, author of Everyone (Else) Is Perfect A refreshing take on the classic media-insider novel, championing the value of passion and thoughtfulness over career. -- Kirkus Reviews Slick, astute, and clever as hell, this book literally is the zeitgeist. Between the biting cultural commentary, heart-thumping plot, guffaw-worthy zingers, and ultra-vivid characters, reading A Hundred Other Girls felt like watching a Gen-Z The Devil Wears Prada on a big screen. . . . Take it from a former beauty editor: It' s more realistic than you might think. -- Amanda Montell, author of Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism and Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language The most delightful, absorbing, and hilarious book I have read in ages! An automatic favorite--there is nothing like this anywhere. Iman Hariri-Kia has that rare talent that comes along once in a decade. -- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate Equation Witty and winning, A Hundred Other Girls announces a new writer of immense gifts. -- BookRiot Noora' s personal journey will resonate with millennial and Gen Z readers, and it' s also a good choice for fans of dishy workplace dramas like The Knockoff and The Devil Wears Prada. -- Booklist This workplace comedy proves that there' s a little bit of truth to every joke. -- Zibby Owens for Good Morning America The Devil Wears Prada looks tame compared to this take on the magazine world. -- Cosmopolitan Noora is a perfectly flawed, expertly crafted protagonist, and a highlight of her character arc are the explorations of her Iranian American identity and of the meaning of family. The distinct and vivid narration, especially the electrifying descriptions of NYC, makes this debut engaging. . . relevant, witty, and easy to devour. -- Library Journal A witty portrait of sisterhood, ambition, and the relationships we forge with those that we love. -- Happy Mag I couldn' t put this book down. I loved experiencing New York and the publishing world through Noora' s eyes. -- Ashley Hesseltine, Girls Gotta Eat Podcast Iman Hariri-Kia beautifully captures what it' s like to be young in New York City and wanting everything all at once. -- Catherine Cohen, comedian, actress, and writer Witty, crispy fresh, and utterly modern, Iman Hariri-Kia writes with a remarkably sure and wise voice that keeps you quickly turning those pages, instantly making Noora a character so real, vulnerable, and relatable, you can' t help but keep rooting for her. -- Lola Akinmade Akerstrom, author of In Every Mirror She' s Black A Hundred Other Girls will speak to a generation of women learning to separate who they are from what they do. -- Lindsey Metselaar, We Met at Acme Podcast Iman' s stunning debut perfectly captures the persistent struggle between representation and tokenization. -- Cole Brown, author of Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World Juicy and fun. I loved it! -- Cat Marnell, New York Times bestselling author of How To Murder Your Life You' ll love this insightful--and incredibly fun--deep-dive into media and sisterhood. -- Marie Claire
Iman Hariri-Kia is a writer and editor born and based in New York City. A nationally acclaimed journalist, she covers sex, relationships, identity, and adolescence. You can often find her writing about her personal life on the internet, much to her parents' dismay.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781728247953
Published: 12 May 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Sourcebooks Landmark
Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 304

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