The Editor

About this book

Delicately observedSunday Times Laugh-out-loud funny and searingly poignant Taylor Jenkins Reid author of Daisy Jones and the Six One of PopSugars Buzzy Books to Read This Spring A sweet and charming novel perfect for fans of Jackie O and Rowleys first novel Lily and the Octopus alike PopSugar After years of struggling as a writer in 1990s New York City James Smale finally gets his big break when his novel sells to an editor at a major publishing house:none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie or Mrs. Onassis as shes known in the office loves Jamess candidly autobiographical novel about his own dysfunctional family. As Jackie and James develop an unexpected friendship she pushes him to write an authentic ending encouraging him to confront the truth about his relationship with his mother. But when a long-held family secret is revealed he realises his editor may have had a larger plan that goes beyond the page Find out why readers have fallen in love with The Editor: What an excellent read this is! Beautifully written with a sad yet poignantly beautiful ending Gillian F I devoured in just a couple of sittings only breaking for sleep and work! Kath B I loved it I couldnt wait to find out what happened next Katrina P What a clever gorgeously written story! Kate H With a delightfully quirky storyline great characterisation wonderful wry humour and warmth this book is an intriguing thoughtful read. I loved it! Joy L A beautiful book full of characters to appreciate and care for Lucy W I absolutely loved this novel funny moving interesting and always entertaining! Yvonne C Made me laugh made me think and then ultimately made me cry! Net A I laughed so much throughout this book; its beautiful and heartwarming Michelle H Bittersweet and charming! Siobhan D