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I'm going to brag here for a moment. I actually got to meet Laura Stampler last weekend at a book festival. Can I just tell you that she is one of the sweetest people ever? She's so fun and so funny. It only makes sense that her debut novel, Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies, would be equally fun, funny, and sweet.

Harper Anderson is Swift magazine's newest Teen Dating Expert. There's only one problem. Harper has never dated. Like, ever. She stole stories from her best friend's scandalous dating escapades to get the job. Now, she's going to have to learn the ins and outs of what it takes to meet guys, flirt, date kiss… and she's going to have to tell it all.

Little Black Dresses is the cutest book I've read in a long time. I seriously could not stop smiling as I read. Quirky, clever, and full of fresh ideas and Miss Stampler's quick wit - and cute boys… did I mention cute boys? - this is the perfect read, not only for the aspiring writer, but for anyone who knows what it's like to be single and utterly clueless.

For the record, yes, that would be me.


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Little Black Dresses Little White Lies Laura Stampler Books Reviews

Was a cute book, but did not realize the story and characters were high schoolers. A review I read that made me purchase didn't mention that. Overall it was a good book though...just a little weird to be reading about teen years as an adult. Had I read more reviews to know this, I wouldn't have purchased the book. But overall was still a cute story.
In Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies, a high schooler gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to move to New York City and work at a cool teen magazine. The author's voice is chick lit at its best. You can't stop reading, it's so compelling. Plus, the character takes you along for the adventure. There's a great reason this book is getting phenomenal reviews. It's among the best books I've read all year. If you're looking for a fun summer read, this is it!
This book made me laugh out loud several times, and it is definitely one of my all-time favorite contemporary YA books. It's SO much fun to read. The NYC setting is pitch-perfect ("this macaroni and cheese is gluten free, from Ban Bread"), the magazines are all gently and accurately skewered ("I work for deviant. and live in Brooklyn"), and the characters all feel real and three-dimensional (particularly Gigi, my queen - I am so glad that relationship worked out the way it did).

One thing I really appreciated is that there is a lot of actual discussion in this book about how mean people can be online without it feeling forced. Everything about the Shift world feels genuine, from McKayla yelling at everyone about "clickiness" to the different outfits coming into the Bosh building on the elevator ("you must be going to Shift or Iconic"). And I would be remiss if I didn't mention the best character in this book the pug! PRINCESS FOREVER
Amazing debut novel from Laura Stampler. She brings to life the world of modern day New York City and the transitory atmosphere of publishing, all through the lens of an outsider, who quickly becomes a New Yorker in a matter of months. Beneath the surface she captures the sights and sounds of New York, from the Strand bookstore, to famous ice cream shops, extravagant nightclubs, Brooklyn parties, and wealthy upper east side apartments. To read this book is to get a glimpse of all the different levels of Manhattan.

Harper is a sympathetic protagonist who becomes a symbol for all of our insecurities about our own high school years. She is a fresh character who is flawed in the best ways. The language is fun and pithy, and the references are all spot on. The dialogue feels authentic to the girls working for Shift, a fictional online magazine geared toward teens, and the awkwardness between the girls and guys feels so true to adolescent love. The conflict between Harper's new life and the one she left behind in California is gracefully explored and nurtured. As YA book, I find the portrayal of teenage guys to be spot on. Harper's dating life in the city forces her to learn many harsh lessons with dealing with guys and relationships.

Laura also effective introduces the world of internet bullying in an organic manner, along with utilizing texting, snapchap, and instagram as a means for the characters to communicate.

The only question I'm left with, is what is Laura going to write next!
Laura Stampler's tale of love, lies, friendship and fashion is like caramel popcorn sweet, airy, light, and totally addictive! She takes us on a fun-filled romp through a largely fantastical NYC where teen interns have the run of hot clubs, trendy restaurants, locked-down fashion closets and Hamptons shares. It's not believable but it's not meant to be, although the observations about the increasing digitization and demands of lifestyle publications are on point—Stampler has clearly either worked at a major magazine struggling to transition to a digital age or knows a ton of people who have. The protagonist's bumpkin-out-of-her-element perspective and adorkable sense of humor keep the book from being unbearably glossy and blasé (a la Gossip Girl), and the themes of truth and friendship keep the story moving. A fun read for anyone who's ever fantasized about what it's like to work for a major fashion magazine...or survived the reality.
I'm going to brag here for a moment. I actually got to meet Laura Stampler last weekend at a book festival. Can I just tell you that she is one of the sweetest people ever? She's so fun and so funny. It only makes sense that her debut novel, Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies, would be equally fun, funny, and sweet.

Harper Anderson is Swift magazine's newest Teen Dating Expert. There's only one problem. Harper has never dated. Like, ever. She stole stories from her best friend's scandalous dating escapades to get the job. Now, she's going to have to learn the ins and outs of what it takes to meet guys, flirt, date kiss… and she's going to have to tell it all.

Little Black Dresses is the cutest book I've read in a long time. I seriously could not stop smiling as I read. Quirky, clever, and full of fresh ideas and Miss Stampler's quick wit - and cute boys… did I mention cute boys? - this is the perfect read, not only for the aspiring writer, but for anyone who knows what it's like to be single and utterly clueless.

For the record, yes, that would be me.