Holly Banks Full of Angst, Julie Valerie
Holly Banks Full of Angst, Julie Valerie
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Holly Banks Full of Angst

Author: Julie Valerie

Narrator: Kathleen McInerney

Unabridged: 9 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 12/01/2019

Synopsis

A laugh-out-loud debut novel for anyone who’s tried to live the perfect life—and learned the hard way there’s no such thing.Holly Banks could not have made a worse first impression on the seemingly perfect moms in her new affluent community, the Village of Primm. Turns out wearing pink piggy pajama bottoms while dropping off her kindergartener late to the first day of school wasn’t her best look.Not to mention Holly’s worried her husband may be having an affair, she can’t get her daughter to stop sucking her thumb, her hard-won film degree is collecting dust, and to top it all off, the power-hungry PTA president clearly has it in for her…To make matters even worse, Holly’s natural eye for drama lands her smack-dab in the middle of a neighborhood mystery—right as her own crazy mother shows up in Primm “to help.” Through it all, Holly begins to realize her neighbors may be just as flawed as—and even wackier than—she is, leaving her to wonder: Is there such a thing as a perfect mom?

About Julie Valerie

Julie Valerie is the founder of the 85K Writing Challenge and serves on the board of directors of James River Writers. Julie earned an editing certificate from the University of Chicago Graham School and has a master’s degree in education, a bachelor of fine arts in fashion, and certification in wilderness first aid. She enjoys books, the study of wine, hikes on the Appalachian Trail, and travel. Julie married her college sweetheart, and they live in Virginia with their four children and two English labradors. Holly Banks Full of Angst is her debut novel. Follow Julie Valerie’s Amazon author page, and be the first to learn of new releases and author updates. Learn more about Julie and subscribe to her newsletter at julievalerie.com. Connect with Julie on Twitter and Pinterest at Julie_Valerie, on Facebook and Instagram at JulieValerieAuthor, and on Goodreads at JulieValerie.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on September 22, 2020

5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you to Julie Valerie and Lake Union Publishing for the advanced electronic copy of this amazing debut book that gave me so much joy and happiness the entire time I was reading. I felt like Julie Valerie entered my brain and knew exactly what all my hidden insecurities were a......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on November 30, 2019

3.5 stars! Are you looking for a lighthearted read? One that never takes itself too seriously? Holly and her family recently moved to the town aptly named Primm. Enter PTA President, Mary Margaret St. James. She has high demands of her school’s moms, and she has Holly in her sights. This felt like a......more

Goodreads review by Mackenzie - PhDiva Books on September 21, 2020

Do you ever think that a book was just simply meant for you to read when you did? I had been having a really stressful few weeks at work when my copy of Holly Banks Full of Angst arrived and when I started reading it, I immediately knew it was just what I needed. Holly is beautifully imperfect and f......more

Goodreads review by Berit☀️✨ on December 02, 2019

Peacocks. And Pies. And My Little Pony.... Oh my! This was such a fun feel good story that made me smile, laugh, and crave some pie! LRTC......more

Goodreads review by Amy on December 22, 2020

Too much... I thought I’d relate to this book but the characters were so over the top. I’m from a “ keeping up with the Joneses” type of place like Primm but I chose to move to the “Southern Lakes” type of town to raise my kids because I’m so very far from the “Perfect Mom” type and I loathe people w......more

Quotes

“Kathleen McInerney’s dynamic narration will have listeners either laughing out loud or cringing as she skillfully captures the absurdity and craziness of this dark comedic debut.” —AudioFile Magazine“There are many novels about women struggling to fit into upper-class communities, but debut author Valerie manages to create a story that feels fresh, with sparkling dialogue…A unique and over-the-top look at modern motherhood, full of funny and cringeworthy moments.” —Kirkus Reviews“Valerie’s witty, rollicking novel is an ode to modern motherhood…A charmingly cautionary tale of the pursuit for domestic perfection.” —Booklist

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