Tuesday, December 21, 2010

J'Adore New York by Isabelle Lafleche

This is why I love social media.

Back in September, I was ready to fly back from my two-week vacation in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) to London, except for one thing -- I needed some books for the long plane ride ahead. Nipping into the airport bookstore, I was immediately struck by the beautiful cover of J'Adore New York. Flipping over the book, the synopsis sounded like just my thing:

When Catherine Lambert, an effortlessly chic Parisian lawyer, receives an offer to transfer to the New York office of her prestigious firm, she unhesitatingly accepts. A dedicated follower of fashion and everything stylish, she is determined to conquer the high-flying world of Manhattan law -- and love. Catherine's dreams of glamour fizzle quickly, however, when she is faced with the hard realities of her profession. The pressure of billable hours, the incessant demands of her impossible bosses, the conspiracies of two malicious secretaries and the advances of the lecherous client prompt her to question her career choice. But then she meets Jeffrey Richardson, a powerful client, and her New York life takes on the romance she'd hoped it would -- until an unexpected request forces Catherine to re-evaluate the exclusive world she's chosen for herself.

And... it was just my thing. I loved the insider's view on New York -- the city and the working culture. I loved that Catherine is ambitious, that she's an outsider, and that she works hard in a predominately male word without giving up her femininity. J'adore was a great read, and a few days later I posted my review on Goodreads. Since I sync my Goodreads with Twitter, the review link popped up on my Twitter, too. A few hours later, Isabelle got in touch and thanked me for my review, and I started following her.

And now, a few months on, we're doing a book buzz swap! I'm posting about her book here and over on her blog, she's posting about mine. Head over to say hi and check out her fabulous photos! Oh, and did I mention she's a fellow Canadian? :)

Isabelle has kindly offered to give away two copies of J'adore New York, open internationally! Just leave a comment to enter!

54 comments:

  1. What a great story - it's amazing what social media can do! I'm heading over to Isabelle's blog right now.

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  2. Currently reading and loving your bo ok Talli - look forward to a New York based one from Isabelle next! I LOVE New York too!

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  3. Sounds like a good book. A single woman braving the mean New York scene is something I like to read too.

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  4. What a great way to tell the story of meeting Isabella -- and introducing me to what sounds like an amazing book! I'm off to say hi to Isabella. Happy Holidays, Talli!

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  5. I absolutely love the power of social media to bring people together - it's amazingly ace! :)

    And this sounds a lovely book - count me in the comp, please!

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  6. Oops! Isabelle. I thought you were talking about someone else! Yay, a new blogger/writer to meet!!

    Thanks!!

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  7. I'd love to enter Talli, Isabelle's book sounds fab! And if I don't win one, I'm buying a copy :)

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  8. awesome! Thanks for the heads up. I hadn't heard of this one before.

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  9. Thanks, checked her blog. What fun! And you're keeping the social networking going. That's what it's all about.

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  10. This probably is not the kind of story I would get into, but I do have to say that this book buzz swap is an amazing idea!

    Well done ladies.

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  11. That’s so cool. I’m a reviewer at HEA Reviews and I wrote a good review for this one book I really liked. As soon as the review was posted, the author thanked me for reading it and enjoying it. That was very cool.

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  12. That's awesome, and you're right. Such a pretty cover!

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  13. Isabelle Lafleche was one of the five writers who gave the only conference I ever assisted to. Didn't read the book, but the story behind it was terrific.

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  14. Social media is amazing, and I would love to have a copy of that book- it sounds like just the right book to read curled up under a warm quilt in winter.

    Popping across to Isabelles' blog right away.

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  15. Fun! I too have met some delightful writer friends through social media.

    Thanks for the book rec.

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  16. Great story about the power/fun of social media! And Isabelle's book sounds fab. As someone who was an attorney in New York for a hot minute, I'd love to enter the competition for a copy!

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  17. Oooo! New York! As a Midwesterner who has never been to New York, I have fantasies about what it's like there. This book sounds great. I'm putting it on my TBR pile. Thanks!

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  18. Well today Twitter brought me here so yay social media!
    oh please contest gods! let me win I love fashoin almost as much as I love writing.

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  19. oh this sounds right up my street! I'm completely obsessed with NY after going there in 2009 for our 10th wedding anniversary..I LOVE books based there! reading The Girl Next Door atm by Elizabeth Noble :)

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  20. Good title & I'd definitely like to read the book.

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  21. Social media is awesome! Sounds like a really good book.

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  22. Social media is awesome. I love it. I'm supposed to be breaking from blogging for a couple weeks but find myself cheating. Sigh. Have a great holiday season!

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  23. Wow! What a wonderful turn of events. I will have to put that book on my ever growing list. So many books, so little time. Popping over to say hello to Isabelle's. Till later then!

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  24. Ooo, sounds like a fabulous book. And I love social media for the same reason. So cool that we can connect with authors we love. Hopping over to your post now!

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  25. Interesting premise...so the glitzy still lives (and thrives)!

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  26. You're right, this is why social media absolutely rocks! How fun that the two of you will be swapping books!

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  27. That looks like an incredible book with matching cover. I'm enjoying your fun book as well.
    CD

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  28. The internet never ceases to amaze me with the way it brings people together!! Awesome story.

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  29. Hi Talli .. what a great story .. and the book looks such fun - love those kind of stories - where I can learn too ..

    I'm off to meet Isabella too ..

    Good selection from the book store .. and what a web to weave .. cheers Hilary

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  30. That is such a great cover - and a great story too! Thanks for sharing this, Talli and Isabel!

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  31. Wow, this is really great! Thanks for sharing, Talli. :) I'll be going to check out that blog right now. Merry Christmas. :D

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  32. That's wonderful you've gotten to know her!

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  33. Oh wow!!!! What lovely way to meet a fellow author and what a fab book swapping blog posting you're doing!! Brilliant!!

    It's a stunning book cover and the blurb is amazing!! Thanks for the info!! Take care
    x

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  34. oooh that sounds awesome! Throw my name into the drawing please!

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  35. That is a great idea - Social media strikes again!

    The book sounds like a great read. I'm heading over to Isabelle's blog now to have a look :-)

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  36. Sounds like such a great read! Go fellow Canadian!! :) And I loooove the main character's name! ;)

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  37. OMGGG me wants it!
    Loved the premise of the book = )

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  38. Great story, Talli!

    Isabelle's book sounds great - I'll be sure to check it (and her blog) out.

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  39. I love how generous writers are to one another! Such a great story of team work. :o) Can't wait to hear more about Isabelle's book!

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  40. Networking at it's best. Its sounds just my type of read.

    have a fab Christmas Talli and maybe meet you in 2011 at one of our venues!

    warm wishes
    D
    xx

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  41. Sound just like my thing too! thanks for posting :)

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  42. What an amazing giveaway!!! I would love to win it, the title alone is fantastic and the cover is gorgeous!

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  43. Wow that is sweet Talli!!!! :) And how are you?? How did your big Amazon event go? Though I was not around I made sure to keep the info for it on my blog! And that book sounds amazing. I actually love courtroom drama type books with a chic twist to it :) I may have to read this!!! Happy holidays Talli !!!!

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  44. The book sounds intriguing and regardless if I win, enjoy your vacation and have a blessed holiday!

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  45. that's very cool! And what a fun way to start a friendship. Thanks, guys! :o)

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  46. Isn't it great how social networking can lead you to people that you might never have gotten the chance to meet otherwise? The book sounds like a fun read.

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  47. I'm usually a crime thriller girl, but I really need to broaden my horizons.

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  48. That is such a great story of how you and Isabelle connected with one another. I really love how social networking now means that when we find a book we love and say so either on Twitter or Goodreads or by reviewing it, there's much more chance of the author reading that feedback and sometimes getting in touch, as a result.

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  49. A book buzz swap is a great idea. I'm going to check out what Isabelle has to say about The Hating Game. You're very good at making the most out of social media, Talli. I'm learning a lot from you.

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  50. Am probably a bit late to enter this but just thought I'd say thanks for the heads-up on this! I'm going to New York for the first time ever in January and am in that excited mode where I have to read lots of books set in NYC. Will probably have combusted with excitement by the time I'm due to fly!

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