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The Glitch
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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A fast, funny, deeply hilarious debut--The Glitch is the story of a high-profile, TED-talking, power-posing Silicon Valley CEO and mother of two who has it all under control, until a woman claiming to be a younger version of herself appears, causing a major glitch in her over-scheduled, over-staffed, over-worked life. Shelley Stone might be a little overwhelmed. She runs the company Conch, the manufacturer of a small wearable device that attaches to the user's ear and whispers helpful advice and prompts. She's married with two small children, Nova and Blazer, both of whom are learning Mandarin. She employs a cook, a nanny, a driver, and an assistant, she sets an alarm for 2AM conference calls, and occasionally takes a standing nap while waiting in line when she's really exhausted. Shelley takes Dramamine so she can work in the car; allows herself ten almonds when hungry; swallows Ativan to stave off the panic attacks; and makes notes in her day planner to "practice being happy and relatable." But when Shelley meets a young woman named Shelley Stone who has the exact same scar on her shoulder, Shelley has to wonder: Is some sort of corporate espionage afoot? Has she discovered a hole in the space-time continuum? Or is she finally buckling under all the pressure? Introducing one of the most memorable and singular characters in recent fiction, The Glitch is a completely original, brainy, laugh-out-loud story of work, marriage, and motherhood for our times.
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ferskner
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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Mehso-so

This mix of women's lives and relationships with sci-fi didn't quite work for me. I was much more interested in the comedic portrayal of a Silicon Valley workaholic than the tech-gone-wrong storyline.

#booked2019 #genrebusting @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

Cinfhen It‘s a cool cover and I 💗the photo! Too bad book was just a so-so 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Sounds like an interesting premise, but sorry it didn‘t pan out. 👊🏻♥️📚 5y
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ferskner
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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It's been a rough week and I'm not even attempting to stay up all night for the #reversereadathon, but I got in several good hours this evening. I'm soooooooooooo looking forward to a full day of reading tomorrow. @DeweysReadathon

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BookofWords
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Panpan

The story of a strong woman in the tech industry. But then something goes wrong with her and the product. It wanted to be women‘s fiction then sci-fi then back to women‘s...I couldn‘t keep up. Just okay.

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monalyisha
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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On a weekend getaway in NH, checking out the local bookstore. I love that they promote books with simple, handwritten quotes. I‘m not usually one for “missing children” plots but this one got me good! 😂

“Like a lot of successful people, I have problems with my sinuses. I was digging in my bag for tissues when I felt my phone buzzing. It was work. And so between the call and my nose, I didn‘t notice our child had gone missing.”

2BR02B 😂😂 Did you end up buying it? 6y
monalyisha @2BR02B I added it to my Goodreads TBR so I can borrow it from the library — like a jerk. 😅In my defense, I try not to buy hardcovers (they‘re expensive & cumbersome), & I‘d already bought 5,000,000 things for the #WitchPleaseSwap (which I need to stop doing! But it‘s so fun!). 6y
Judybskt I love checking out local bookstores when I‘m away. I did the same thing this weekend when I was in Pittsburgh. 6y
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2BR02B @monalyisha just wondering because @AmyG sent me a copy that I'd like to pass along after I've finished reading it. Maybe it could make the rounds of the Litsy community, a traveling tome! 😁 6y
monalyisha @2BR02B I‘d be down to read it & pass it on at some point! No rush (I‘m sure your TBR looks much like mine 😅). Lemme know if you decide to do it! 👍🏻 6y
AmyG I love when books get passed around the Litsy community! ❤️ 6y
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Liberty
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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You can‘t spell ‘stacks‘ without ‘cat.‘ 🐾📚❤️

wanderinglynn 😹❤️🐱 6y
TheSpineView 🐾💜 Love them fur babies! 6y
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callunakeep Haha! It took me a minute to find the kitty! 🐈💕 🐱 6y
ephemeralwaltz Stack heaven 6y
Mdargusch Perfect place to hide! 6y
scowler1 Elmet! Great book. 6y
Lizpixie It‘s so lovely to know I‘m not the only one running out of floor space! Makes me feel I‘m not alone in my #bookhoarder tendencies.📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚 6y
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2BR02B
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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@AmyG I kept forgetting to post, but this arrived a few days ago. Thank you so much! 💖💙💛 It looks like a fun read for a lazy weekend.

AmyG Enjoy! 6y
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Decalino
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Pickpick

I wasn't initially sure I would like this book about a laser-focused Silicon Valley executive named Shelly Stone. Luckily, just when I was sure Shelly couldn't pass a Turing test, something happens to crack her facade: she meets a young woman who reminds her of her younger self--who may even be her younger self. Original, witty, and sometimes hilarious, The Glitch is one of the best books I've read this year.

tammysue Sounds interesting! 6y
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KikiLovesBooks
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Pickpick

Fun summer read about an incredibly over-regimented 39 year old woman who thinks she is in complete control of her life when in reality, she only thinks she‘s got a handle on everything, including herself. Some very funny and entertaining writing!

AmyG I just read this. Good read yet odd premise. 6y
KikiLovesBooks It was almost too clever sometimes. I liked the way she never “knew” she was actually crying. Until the end. 6y
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Well-ReadNeck
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Panpan

Honestly, I almost bailed several times. I had this one on kindle and audiobook and Cassandra Campbell narrates, which usually gets me through any book. And her voice is perfect for the annoying Shelley Stone. But it took sooooooo long to get on with the story and I switched to ebook where I could skim like crazy. Glad I did. The twist, as others mentioned, was obvious and the ending disappointing.

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Well-ReadNeck
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AmyG I started The Glitch a few weeks ago. Interesting premise. I look forward to actually having time to read more. 6y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot Great list! 6y
LoverofLit This picture is great! 6y
Alfoster Yes, love the pic👏👏👏😍! 6y
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Preciouz29
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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So, first, this is not a chick lit novel. Second, and spoiler alert, it is not a sci-fi novel. It is some weird hodgepodge of a novel that didn‘t seem to know what it wanted to be. The premise is so intriguing, but the execution was lacking. The twist was something I saw eight away and then spent most of the boom wondering why she hadn‘t even considered it. And I did not appreciate the ending.

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BookMama789
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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Currently reading. This looks like an interesting book. My TBR pile is so big for this month I think this one got picked next purely based on the brightest cover of the pile.

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TheWordJar
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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1. I‘m looking at the tagged book.
2. Over two years ago
3. When your current read answers the question for you...
4. 7:30
5. A lamp, an alarm clock, and a baby monitor.

#HumpDayPost

MommyOfTwo Yey for cheese curds!!!! 7y
TheWordJar @MommyOfTwo Indeed! 🧀🧀🧀😋 7y
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ontheBL
The Glitch: A Novel | Elisabeth Cohen
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A fun summer read about a type A CEO of a tech company, who's tackling work, motherhood, relationships, and a potential melt down. It's funny, poignant, witty, and well written.

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