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20 Times a Lady • Foreign Translations
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20 Times a Lady Reviews
STARRED REVIEW
"Making her fiction debut, Bosnak writes with a keen eye for comedy. Absolutely hilarious... [20 Times a Lady] deserves a place on all shelves." — Library Journal
"Don't hate yourself in the morning for reading this book and liking it. It's as irresistible as a pint of Ben & Jerry's and goes down as easily. Laugh-out-loud encounters with old flames end in hilarious flameouts. The lively pace and outlandish story will keep readers hooked..." — Booklist
"A positive message on taking risks and owning up to one's mistakes. Frequently funny... saucy chick-lit." — Kirkus Reviews
CHOSEN FOR THE SMART GIRLS' BOOK CLUB
"A well-executed first novel [and] an excellent read. Bosnak writes with a charming and original voice." — Chicago Sun-Times
"Chick-lit with bells on!" — Nottingham Evening Post (UK)
NAMED A "GLAM READ"
"Delilah always vowed never to sleep with more than twenty men. But now she's reached her target without finding Mr. Right, so she revisits her exes with hilarious results." — British Glamour
"Sassy and fun, who doesn't love a good romp?" — OK! (UK)
SELECTED AS THE BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR THE "AERO BOOK CLUB"
"A comedy of errors, a real page-turner and so entertaining. In fact, it's like having a best friend you can totally relate to, and it almost feels as though you've been jolted into the reality of your past! Many women will identify with Delilah's crazed search..." — Amanda Holden in New Woman (UK)
PART OF "THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB" — "ONES TO WATCH"
"A zany American tale that takes you into the self-conscious world of a delusional young lady who has decided that 20 is the magic number for her." — Western Daily Press (UK)
"A comedic mess!" — Tampa Tribune
"20 Times a Lady is the book of the summer! I devoured it from cover to cover while reminiscing about my own previous relationship hits and misses." — A Socialite's Life
Read "Your Lays Are Numbered" in the New York Post
"A fast, funny and very enjoyable love story/road-trip novel. Whilst you may be able to predict how the book will end, you won't predict how Delilah gets there - and that's the mark of a good writer. The book speeds along, and there's a lot of surprises on the way to a happy ending. I loved the fact that the main character is a risk-taker, not afraid to seem stupid - and brave in sharing her feelings. And I frequently found myself snorting with laughter at her remarks!
After loving Save Karyn so much, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about a novel by the same author—would the same big, sunny personality come across in a work of fiction? I'm happy to say it does! Delilah seems heavily based on Karyn's own personality and I think that's why she's so likeable. But as to how much the experiences (and experience) Delilah has is based on reality, I guess only Ms Bosnak will ever know for sure..." — Trashionista
"In her younger days Delilah decided she would stop at her 20th sexual partner. Now 29, she is on No 19 and gets a big shock when she reads an article that tells her she has had almost double the amount of men as the average woman. With this depressing news Delilah decides to revisit her past "loves"–just to make sure she hasn't missed The One. But the question is, can you put a number on love?" — The Sun (UK)
Read "Down With the Count" in The Village Voice
"Karyn Bosnak guides her readers on this tour of past loves with a heaping dose of humor and heart. Bosnak proves her ability to create a fictional character every bit as endearing as she was able to make herself [in Save Karyn.]" — BookPage
"20 Times a Lady is a fabulous chick lit romantic comedy which will have you laughing out loud, wondering at the heroine's exploits and learning life lessons alongside. Written in great style, this tale will engage you in the heroine's plight, as well as provide you with great entertainment that is sure to find a permanent fixture on your keeper shelf.
20 Times a Lady is sure to tickle your funny bone! Whether or not you have found yourself in a situation like Delilah's, you are sure to love this hilarious tale and truly enjoy Delilah's exploits. The plot is solid, well written and fabulously paced. The characters are all brilliantly developed, with their own little quirks, talents and eww factors. Delilah's family is fabulous: close-knit, if a tad secretive, protective and focused on Daisy's (Delilah's sister's) wedding...
20 Times A Lady is a thoroughly enjoyable, hilarious romantic comedy that ought to be on your TBB list, for sure!" — Novelspot
"I flat out loved 20 Times a Lady. I enjoy a book that makes you laugh. Delilah Darling is flawed, realistic and believable as a character. You never feel sorry for her and you want her to find whatever it is she is searching for. She takes wild chances in life and is prepared to learn by her mistakes. There is lots of sex in the book, however it is not overt and does not detract from the storyline. But there is also romance and passion and people being doing dumb things for the sake of love. And although, the reader may have their suspicions about where Colin, the neighbor fits into the scheme of things, his effect on Delilah’s life is slowly brought into the book. I liked that in a book as I don’t want to know all the answers straight away.
The use of memos, message and footnotes that are liberally spread throughout the books pages were different and original. They were quirky asides into the life of Delilah and her friends and family. I could easily picture all the characters in the book and many reminded me of people I knew.
20 Times a Lady is not the traditional heart and flowers romance. It is real and raw and no punches are pulled. The message, to me, is that romance is not always perfect so why worry about looking for perfection. It is also a very funny book in the true chick lit genre. The ending was everything a good romance should represent. If you like a book that makes you laugh, that questions silly rules and that makes you smile at the end, then I believe this is the book for you." — Once Upon a Romance
"This is a hilariously funny story which every modern woman can appreciate as it simply hits all the right buttons. The characters are lovable, Delilah’s quest for the truth admirable, the constant flow of drama enough to keep one on edge, and the comedy thoroughly entertaining. Simply stated, Ms. Bosnak shines in her debut novel and I look forward to seeing her next one. A brilliant example of chick-lit at its finest!" — TCM Reviews
"Author Karyn Bosnak spins an amusing tale. Her writing involves the reader, keeping the pages turning and holding us on the edge of our seat about what mess Delilah will send her life into next. A fast read with some really funny bits..." — Books for a Buck
"This book made me laugh from the first paragraph to the last. I loved Delilah and her little dog, too. Her trek through her past loves makes a person realize that they should not look back, but that if they do they should do it without regret. However, if I had to look back, I would hope I could at least have someone half as funny to write about as her Mr. Wrongs, because Delilah had some stinkers. The author made the heroine realistic, not perfect. She made me laugh, cry, and want to smack her too, but I cheered when she got what I think she deserved in the end.
20 Times a Lady has one hundred times the laughs. I hope you will give it a try; I am so happy I did." — Coffee Time Romance
"This is a book that will have you laughing out loud. The author will have you turning the pages to find out what happens as Delilah begins her search for Mr. Right. This is a quick read and one that is very enjoyable so be sure to sit down and relax because you will be thoroughly entertained. Delilah is a quirky character but one that you will enjoy! Be sure to add this one to your reading list. It is a fun read!" — BestsellersWorld.com
"Hilarious and touching." — BookLoons
"20 Times a Lady is a laugh a minute chick lit that you'll simply adore. I loved it so much I told my daughter to read it. The format tips off the reader with phone calls to Delilah from her Mom. It's a clever way of introducing relationships without the characters actually speaking together. FYI: Delilah prefers it that way. Like every woman these days, Delilah has lists that act as therapy to get her true thoughts and feelings to surface, such as: she can't seem to focus on anything these days, she's jealous of her younger sister, Daisy (who is beautiful and has a to-die-for body) and her guilt is rising uncontrollably. Making this book interesting is the truth: that all men are different and, yes, they have their hang ups. They can be sensitive or insensitive. Pigs or too perfect and they can live for the moment and the hell with the consequences. That last truth has Delilah waking up and growing up. In the end, you don’t just settle for love, you have to fall in love.
Five out of five adorable little Yorkies!" — GottaWriteNetwork
About 20 Times a Lady
All right. Honesty time. Everybody's got a number—in fact, everyone's got a few numbers. There's the one we tell our friends, the one we tell our spouses, the one we tell our parents, etc. But only we know what our true number is...
How many people have you slept with?
Meet chick lit's sauciest, sassiest new heroine...
“My name is Delilah Darling, I'm twenty-nine years old, I'm single, and well…I'm easy.”
When Delilah reads a survey revealing most people have 10.5 sexual partners in their lifetime, she begins to feel like a tramp. She's slept with 19 men so far —almost twice the national average. During a self-help moment, Delilah vows to cap her "number" at 20, swearing that she'll save her last spot for the right guy. But after losing her job she has a wild night on the town and falls into bed with Mr. Wrong.
Unwilling to up her number but unable to imagine a life of celibacy, Delilah dreams up a foolproof plan: she'll track down every man she's ever slept with in a last-ditch effort to make it work with one of them. Hitting the road in a rental car, she begins a madcap adventure that takes her across the country, from New York to Chicago, New Orleans to LA.
A hilarious romp through Delilah's past loves, 20 Times a Lady shines a spotlight on every woman's dirty little secret and proves that, when it comes to matters of the heart, sometimes numbers only tell a fraction of the story.