I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on THE GIRL IN THE ’67 BEETLE by Linda Lenhoff Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! Link in bio.
About The Book:
Title: THE GIRL IN THE ’67 BEETLE
Author: Linda Lenhoff
Pub. Date: June 18, 2021
Publisher: Laurel Canyon Press
Formats: Papreback, eBook
Pages: 284
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
Amy Shepherd greets the one-year anniversary of her divorce by throwing herself
a celebratory dinner of once-forbidden foods (frozen dinner from Trader Joe’s,
no salad at all, and lots of desserts) and giving away all of her married-life
possessions. The art director of Kids Press, Amy has been assigned to revise
the story of Goldilocks, and she finds her own life reflecting a similar tale.
Will she fall for a man who’s a little too old (but exciting), a man who’s a little too young (but awfully exciting looking), or a man who’s just right, at least as far as her friends are concerned? Or will she bring Goldilocks’ story—and her own—up to date with a little help from high-technology and the Goldilocks Planet theory? Can Amy resolve issues with her ex, her failing publishing company, plus her best friend’s quandary about working in a museum that’s been universally panned?
Amy will have to decide how her own tale will end, all the while driving her beloved powder blue convertible through the streets of Santa Monica, where she has become known as the Girl in the ’67 Beetle, the only thing in her life that, so far at least, feels just right.
Linda Lenhoff is the author of Life a la Mode and Latte Lessons.
Praise for The Girl in the ’67 Beetle
“I am so happy to keep company with smart, witty, and lovable characters. I
rooted for all involved and applauded every romantic and professional payoff
that The Girl in the ’67 Beetle delivered.
—Elinor Lipman, author of Good Riddance, On Turpentine Lane, and The
Family Man
I enjoyed this book so much I realized I wanted to start dating again and
joined an online dating site! The Girl in the ’67 Beetle is an
utterly charming novel that zips along at a fun, brisk pace. You’ll love the
wide range of funny, quirky characters and the witty dialogue throughout will
make you laugh out loud time and again. What a delight!
—Renee Swindle, author of Shake Down the Stars, A Pinch of Ooh La
La, and Please Please Please
I quickly want to thank Rockstar Book Tours for allowing me to be a part of this book tour and for graciously sending me the ebook to read and review for my review stop today.
I didn’t realize that once I started to read this that I would literally read it almost in one sitting. It was just the perfect book to read at this point in time because it was light and fun. I mean seriously reading a book that involves a character working at a children’s publishing house how can you not want to read it all at once? Plus it was funny and that was just what I needed when I read this.
Our main character is Amy. She is young and is celebrating her one-year anniversary of being divorced. As the book opens up Amy is reflecting on her ex and the things he never liked and Amy realizes that in hindsight she probably shouldn’t have married him in the first place seeing as they are so different. Amy knows moving forward she never wants to be with a guy like that.
I should mention that this is a retelling of Goldilocks but instead of the bears it’s men.
Amy is slowly dipping her toes into the dating pool. Surprisingly enough she manages to get three men that are interested in her. Each of the three is very interesting, to say the least. They each have their own unique charm about them. I definitely had a hard time picking the one I liked because each of them has something special about them. Which will Amy choose?
I have to mention that when I first read the synopsis for the book I instantly signed up because I loved the premise of it. Then when I received the email saying I was a part of the tour I didn’t reread the synopsis again because I wanted to go into the book blind and I am so happy that I didn’t reread it because I loved discovered that it was a retelling on my own.
Another thing I loved about the book was the Goldilocks theory which I thought was just something fake until I looked it up and its a real thing. It was very interesting to read and I definitely want to research this more.
About Linda Lenhoff:
Linda Lenhoff has worked in publishing as a writer and editor for several years, having edited nearly everything from makeup techniques (apply blush up and over the “apples” of your
cheeks) at Seventeen Magazine to migraine studies (cut back on that chocolate) at research institutes. She has earned an MFA in Creative Writing, and her next novel, *Your Actual Life May Vary, will be published in 2022. Linda lives in California’s Bay Area with her husband and daughter.
Contact Linda at lenhoff@informativity.com,
https://lindalattelessons.wordpress.com.
Author photo by Haley Nelson.
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Giveaway Details:
3 winners
will receive a finished copy of THE GIRL IN THE ’67 BEETLE, US Only.
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
2/7/2022 |
Kickoff Post |
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2/7/2022 |
Guest Post/IG Post |
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2/8/2022 |
Review |
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2/8/2022 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
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2/9/2022 |
Guest Post/IG Post |
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2/9/2022 |
IG Post |
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2/10/2022 |
Excerpt |
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2/10/2022 |
Excerpt |
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2/11/2022 |
Guest Post |
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2/11/2022 |
Excerpt |
Week Two:
2/14/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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2/14/2022 |
IG Post |
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2/15/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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2/15/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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2/16/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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2/16/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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2/17/2022 |
Review |
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2/17/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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2/18/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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2/18/2022 |
Review/IG Post |