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The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.Equal parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness to a Pride and Prejudice--inspired enemies-to-lovers romance.Equal parts wittyand steamy, this debut rom-comis "filled with fun" (People) andbrings a healthy dose of queernessto a Pride and Prejudice-inspired enemies-to-lovers romance."Brims with heart, spice, and humor."-Ashley Herring Blake,author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care"The L Word, but better."-TJ Alexander,author of Chef's Kiss"A juicy sapphic romp; sweet, sexy, and tender in all the right ways."-Gabrielle Korn,author of Everybody (Else) Is PerfectA LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEARThe only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that's on the verge of shutting down-until it's bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Liz knows she's lucky to still have a paycheck but it's hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent "frivolous use." When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it's only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired.But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria-she's funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz's gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can't trust her, it's hard to keep hating Daria-and even harder to resist the chemistry between them.This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, and falling in love against your better judgment.
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography
Camille Kellogg is a queer writer based in New York City, where she works as an editor for children's and young adult books. She studied English and creative writing at Middlebury College and attended the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference on a fiction scholarship. She's passionate about queer stories, cute dogs, and bad puns.
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"Much more than the typical romance or retelling . . . It's because of this urgency to fight and protect that makes queer joy all the more crucial. The book, for all its romance and drama, is also filled with fun. . . . It is a book, in many ways, about starting over and celebrating the small things."—People"So much more than your average rom-com . . . Just as You Are is a full-on enemies-to-lovers romance that exudes queerness at every possible turn. . . . It's clear this book was written by a queer person, for a queer person. . . . Kellogg has made me feel so seen. . . . Kellogg's references to queer pop culture feel like a shared language that only exists among queer people. I don't know if a straight person would enjoy this book the same way that [a] queer person would—and that's okay. This is for us."—Autostraddle"Filled with intriguing characters, relatable gender and identity representation and . . . strong friendship bonds between distinct, engaging queer characters . . . Kellogg expertly delineates why queer media (and especially being represented accurately in it) is so important. . . . Perfect for fans of The Bold Type!"—The Nerd Daily"There have been plenty of Pride and Prejudice retellings, but nothing quite like this one. . . . Kellogg gives everything a contemporary sapphic twist. . . . This thoughtful and playful reimagining celebrates the unexpected."—Gay Times"I've never read a book that so honestly and relatably explores being a queer woman in your 20s, from queer community and friendships to exploring gender presentation and so much more. . . . The part that most spoke to my soul, though, was the protagonist grappling with the value of writing and reading queer 'fluff' novels and celebrating seeing yourself in joyful books."—Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved, for BookRiot"When you tell me it features a 'butch 4 gender-confused mess' you know I'm going to drop everything to read it."—Yashwina Canter for Autostraddle"Warm, witty, and wonderful! Readers will be utterly smitten by this clever, queer romance that, at its heart, is about embracing yourself—just as you are."—Alexandria Bellefleur, nationally bestselling author of Written in the Stars"The world Camille Kellogg has created is both lighthearted and heartfelt, filled with queer characters of every stripe. I felt like I was being told the juiciest gossip by my closest friends. Just as You Are was just what I needed."—TJ Alexander, author of Chef's Kiss"Just as You Are is the queer Pride and Prejudice retelling I've been waiting for! This is a story about assumptions, forgiveness, and finding your own path, and a rom-com that blends my needs for sexual tension and sentimentality. Pick this book up—you will be happy you did!"—Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive"Just As You Are is one of the most gloriously queer things I've ever read. While their romance is easy to root for, at its heart, this book is a tribute to queer friendships and being young in New York—like if The L Word had been about anxiety-ridden writers in Brooklyn. In other words: a delight."—Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters"A sincere, funny book that successfully uses Jane Austen's characters and plot as a means to explore queer identity, gender expression, and the intersection of admiration and attraction . . . will charm readers looking for a queer spin on Pride and Prejudice and relatable stories about finding one's place in the world."—Library Journal (starred review)
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"Warm, witty, and wonderful! Readers will be utterly smitten by this clever, queer romance that, at its heart, is about embracing yourself--just as you are." --Alexandria Bellefleur, national bestselling author of Written in the Stars "Camille Kellogg's beautifully queer interpretation of a beloved classic is both familiar and fresh, brimming with heart, spice, and humor." --Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care "This book is like The L Word, but better. The world Camille Kellogg has created is both lighthearted and heartfelt, filled with queer characters of every stripe. I felt like I was being told the juiciest gossip by my closest friends. Just as You Are was just what I needed." --TJ Alexander, author of Chef's Kiss "Very sweet, very sexy, and tender in all the right ways, Just as You Are is a juicy sapphic romp, steeped in queerness from the first word to the last." --Gabrielle Korn, author of Everybody (Else) Is Perfect " Just As You Are is one of the most gloriously queer things I've ever read. Watching Liz messily navigate questions of gender, presentation, and identity was almost painfully relatable (and frequently hilarious), while prickly Daria is a lesbian love interest dreamboat. While their romance is easy to root for, at its heart, this book is a tribute to queer friendships and being young in New York--like if The L Word had been about anxiety-ridden writers in Brooklyn. In other words: a delight." --Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters
Details ISBN0593594703 Short Title Just As You Are Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0593594703 ISBN-13 9780593594704 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-04-25 Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-04-25 NZ Release Date 2023-04-25 US Release Date 2023-04-25 UK Release Date 2023-04-25 Author Camille Kellog Pages 288 Publisher Random House USA Inc Illustrator Fred Harper Imprint Random House Inc Place of Publication New York Birth 1974 Death 1845 Affiliation Associate Professor Position Customer Qualifications PH. D. DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this
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