"Bitingly funny . [Sally] Franson''s snappy debut nimbly skewers the high-flying world of advertising and romance in the age of social media. Franson''s irresistibly flawed heroine holds her own as she strives to find honesty, meaning, and even love in a demanding world, resulting in an addictive, escapist novel." - Publishers Weekly on A Lady''s Guide to Selling Out "A wry, observant take on career success and ambition." - New York Post on A Lady''s Guide to Selling Out "This frothy, sneaky tale from Franson intermixes elements of The Bold Type, Mad Men, and The Devil Wears Prada." - Entertainment Weekly on A Lady''s Guide to Selling Out "A charming, wise, and laugh-out-loud funny novel." - Booktrib.com "Big in Sweden is a love story for family, friends, country, and self.
" - Geekmom.com "Swedish pancakes, Viking villages, evangelical relay races: Sally Franson''s hilariously cantankerous cast of "Crying Americans" vie for the chance to discover their Nordic roots in this raucous, big-hearted book. Imagine Ancestry.com meeting the Great British Bake-Off. with ABBA and karaoke. Big in Sweden is a *very* funny novel about the families we inherit and the ones we ultimately create for ourselves." - Julie Schumacher, bestselling, Thurber Prize-winning author of The Dear Committee Trilogy "Sally Franson is a world class entertainer. She can finesse a serio-comic moment in a way that leaves you catching your breath.
Deft and delicious, this book is a flat out delight machine. A heart opener, a page turner, and a true ''originell!'' I laughed out loud, I ugly cried, and I never, ever wanted it to end." - Meg Ryan, actor, writer, director "Franson''s novel mirrors her life -- she was the winner of a Swedish heritage reality show -- and her insider expertise informs the fictional show''s oddball experiences and heart." - Washington Post "Author Sally Franson pulls off the rare trick of creating a believably human main character, someone who drove me as crazy as any of my real friends while also evoking my genuine affection, and then giving her a unique setting and plot that allows her to travel a familiar, but meaningful, character arc. Funny, heartfelt and as enjoyably quirky as its main character, "Big in Sweden" is a terrific summer read." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A terrific book." - Emily Nussbaum, author of I Like to Watch and Cue the Sun "Such a clever summer read. It''s a chatty rom-com romp through the life of a funny, adventurous, and amusing--though slightly adrift--Minneapolis woman who applies for a Swedish reality TV show, then jets off, leaving her bookish boyfriend behind as she embarks on the sort of international escapades that throw a light on two cultures separated by an ocean.
Think Henry James, with jokes and pop culture." - Mpls St. Paul Magazine "A high-spirited heroine loses herself in a vortex of modern striving in this debut novel. Come for the hilarious narration, stay for the whirlwind plot, luxuriate in the satirical gleam." - Kirkus Reviews on A Lady''s Guide to Selling Out "A fast-paced and quick-witted trip into the world of advertising today. With smart, funny characters and perfectly crafted dialogue, Franson cleverly explores the battle between giving in and staying true to oneself." - Booklist on A Lady''s Guide to Selling Out "If you devoured Pippi Longstocking as a kid, you will not be able to turn away from Big in Sweden. Reading this hilarious, heartfelt book was even more fun than watching reality television.
I absolutely loved it!" - Jessica Anya Blau, author of Mary Jane "A sidesplitting yet wistful story about examining priorities." - Minneapolis Star Tribune "Big in Sweden is full of quick insight and charming detail, and absolutely packed with one-liners. Sally Franson is a brilliant comic writer--and one with a deep love for all her characters. It''s a dazzling combination." - Katherine Heiny, author of Games and Rituals.