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Queen of Babble

A Novel

By Meg Cabot

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| Hardcover | 9780060851989

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From New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot comes the hilarious story of a lovable blabbermouth who can't seem to stay out of trouble. . . .

What's an American girl with a big mouth but an equally big heart to do?

Lizzie Nichols has a problem, and it isn't that Continue

From New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot comes the hilarious story of a lovable blabbermouth who can't seem to stay out of trouble. . . .

What's an American girl with a big mouth but an equally big heart to do?

Lizzie Nichols has a problem, and it isn't that she doesn't have the slightest idea what she's going to do with her life or that she's blowing what should be her down payment on a cute little Manhattan apartment on a trip to London to visit her long-distance boyfriend, Andrew. But what's the point of planning for the future when she's done it again? See, Lizzie can't keep her mouth shut. And it's not just that she can't keep her own secrets, she can't keep anything to herself.

This time when she opens her big mouth, her good intentions get Andrew in major hot water. So now Lizzie's stuck in London with no boyfriend and no place to stay until the departure date on her nonrefundable airline ticket.

Fortunately, there's Shari, Lizzie's best friend and college roommate, who's spending her summer in southern France, catering weddings with her boyfriend, Chaz, in a sixteenth-century château. One call and Lizzie's on a train to Souillae. Who cares if she's never traveled alone in her life and only speaks rudimentary French? One glimpse of gorgeous Château Mirac -- not to mention the gorgeous Luke, the son of Château Mirac's owner -- and she's smitten.

But while most caterers can be trusted to keep a secret, Lizzie's the exception. And no sooner has the first cork been popped than Luke hates her, the bride is in tears, and it looks like Château Mirac is in danger of becoming a lipo-recovery spa. As if things aren't bad enough, her ex-boyfriend Andrew shows up looking for "closure" (or at least a loan), threatening to ruin everything, including Lizzie's chance at finding real love. . . .

Unless she can figure out a way to use that big mouth of hers to save the day.

Critics

  • Queen of Babble

    Review by: Ann Evankovich 05/07 I hate it when happily-ever-after relies on the protagonist finding and winning her Prince Charming. Lizzie Nichols, like so many women, is plagued by the notion that her happiness depends on having a perfect boyfriend ... (read full critics)

    womenwriters published on Tue, 28 Sep 2010

  • Queen of Babble in the Big City By Meg Cabot

    Like many young adult authors these days including Zoey Dean and Ann Brashares Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries, has expanded her reach into adult fiction. Cabot's light, humorous voice is just right for chick lit. In Queen of Babble in the ... (read full critics)

    bookpage published on Sun, 12 Sep 2010

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    I started loving Meg Cabot upon reading "The Guy Next Door" (0330411896), a genuinely humorous and romantic story about boy meets girl. Throughout the years, however, Meg Cabot has gotten a bit too good at pushing the right buttons. Her female leads are always what we girls aspire to be - not fat, p ... (continue)

    I started loving Meg Cabot upon reading "The Guy Next Door" (0330411896), a genuinely humorous and romantic story about boy meets girl. Throughout the years, however, Meg Cabot has gotten a bit too good at pushing the right buttons. Her female leads are always what we girls aspire to be - not fat, pretty, unwittingly charming - plus the usual but forgiven flaws - not terribly smart, babbling, but still loved by family and friends. The guys, on the other hand, are consistently perfect, almost too perfect for the female leads.

    Alas, isn't that what we want? A guy perfect in every aspect who nevertheless falls for the imperfect little girl? However, in fulfilling this fantasy, Meg Cabot is turning herself into the likes of Danielle Steele and 岑凱倫, and the story is not just predictable but also tacky.

    That being said, sometimes I wouldn't mind reading a book that does not work my brain every once in a while.

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    s tsui said on Jul 12, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Happy Thought Break

    There's something to be said for a good old fashion light reading & Meg Cabot has really accomplished that plus a whole lot more with this book. It was a refreshing change to read what I think every girl wants every once in a while...semi Happily ever afters but with a twist. Cabot's characters a fl ... (continue)

    There's something to be said for a good old fashion light reading & Meg Cabot has really accomplished that plus a whole lot more with this book. It was a refreshing change to read what I think every girl wants every once in a while...semi Happily ever afters but with a twist. Cabot's characters a flawed but humorous. I loved this book for the sheer joy of reading something entertaining.

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    composing cat said on Dec 20, 2009 | Add your feedback

  • I did something on another book site that I NEVER do and that was read this books reviews. Most of the reviews weren't that great and I almost didn't read it because of the reviews BUT I am so glad I went ahead and read it because I loved the book and it's quirky character Lizzie. It isn't a grippin ... (continue)

    I did something on another book site that I NEVER do and that was read this books reviews. Most of the reviews weren't that great and I almost didn't read it because of the reviews BUT I am so glad I went ahead and read it because I loved the book and it's quirky character Lizzie. It isn't a gripping book but it is very light and fun reading. A total chick book.

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    jazzescrapper said on Apr 18, 2009 | Add your feedback

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  • English Books
  • Hardcover 320 Pages
  • Edition: 1
  • ISBN-10: 0060851988
  • ISBN-13: 9780060851989
  • Publisher: William Morrow
  • Pub date: May 23, 2006
  • Dimensions: 1419 mm x 968 mm x 194 mm Just how big is that?
  • Also available as: Paperback, Audio CD and Others
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