Can You Keep a Secret?

A random recommendation from a 20 year old book addict...

Since 10th grade I have been fascinated and enchanted by Sophie Kinsella's books. My love for the author began with "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and its series. For years I had forgotten how much I adored Sophie Kinsella. This last year sparked a new urge to devour all of her books. I believe I have only left one unread. Other than the original Shopaholic book, one has stuck out primarily as one of the funniest books I have ever read-- "Can You Keep a Secret?"

Emma Corrigan is a girl that seeks approval from those around her by refusing to tell them the truth about her life. She doesn't hide major details... just minor ones like whether or not she likes the opera or can do math in her head. Simple things like that. At the beginning of the book she finds herself on a crashing plane plummeting to the end of her life. Not wanting to leave the world a liar, Emma divulges ALL of her secrets to the man seating next to her. A man whom, unbeknown to her, is the CEO of the company she works for!

Kinsella places Emma in some of the most awkwardly hilarious situations that had me LAUGHING OUT LOUD TO MYSELF the entire time! Seriously. I'd be reading in a crowded place giggling to myself. But I was not ashamed because all of the laughs were well deserved. It is a frivolous read but one with which you should treat yourself.

Using laughter as my medicine,
Nicole