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Pretty in Ink - Lindsey J. Palmer (2014)

The staff at Hers magazine is shaken when their beloved editor-in-chief is replaced by the ruthless Mimi Walsh. Mimi's quest to turn the lifestyle magazine into a more celebrity-driven tabloid publication leaves the employees on edge as they question how, if at all, they fit in with this new vision. Palmer, who has extensive experience in the publishing world, brings to life a chaotic workplace full of drama and gossip, and the period of transition portrayed is quite humorous. Each chapter is told from the point of view of a different character. Unfortunately, I found that this approach did not allow me to really get to know any of the characters, and therefore I wasn't as invested in their journeys as I would have liked. Nonetheless, Pretty in Ink succeeds in giving readers the impression that they are getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at women's magazines. (LB)



Pretty in Ink, the debut novel by former Self features editor Lindsey J. Palmer, is set in the world of magazines. The summary says: "For years, Hers magazine has been a fixture on newsstands - relatable, reliable, and ever-so-slightly frumpy. But with sales slumping, Hers' editor-in-chief soon finds a pink slip in her inbox. And her ruthless, blisteringly high-heeled replacement may not be finished cleaning house yet. . . Leah Brenner suspects she won't be on the payroll much longer either. A telecommuting, breast milk-pumping mom of three doesn't mesh with her new boss Mimi's vision of a sleeker, younger-skewing Hers. Not content with nabbing Leah's office, Mimi's protegee, Victoria, is itching to take over Leah's duties too - and she's not alone. As the summer rolls out, and staffers are asked to give up even their sexiest secrets to save the brand, everyone at Hers - the sycophantic new assistant; the photo editor who's sleeping with her boss; the Ivy League intern with oversized aspirations - will fight to keep her career, and some shred of dignity, intact." Pretty in Ink is out in March 2014.

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