Can You Keep a Secret?

By: Sophie Kinsella

Narrated by: Kate Reading

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life comes a novel with the same wicked humor, buoyant charm, and optimism as her beloved Shopaholic series.

“Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover

Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets:

Secrets from her boyfriend: I’ve always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken.

Secrets from her mother: I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur.

Secrets she wouldn’t share with anyone in the world: I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is.

Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger. . . .

But come Monday morning, Emma’s office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack Harper, the company’s elusive CEO. Suddenly Emma is face-to-face with the stranger from the plane, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her. Things couldn’t possibly get worse. Or could they?

Praise for Can You Keep a Secret?

“Venturing beyond Saks and Barney’s, the bestselling author of Confessions of a Shopaholic and Shopaholic Ties the Knot entertains readers with backstabbing office shenanigans, competition, scandal, love and sex. . . . Kinsella’s down-to-earth protagonist is sure to have readers sympathizing and doubled over in laughter.”—Publishers Weekly

“If laughing out loud in public places is your bag, be sure to pick up [Can You Keep a Secret?]. Heroine Emma Corrigan is going to be your new best friend.”—Boston Herald

“Kinsella’s timing is so perfect, her instincts so spot-on, that it’s easy to . . . devour the book like the guilty pleasure it is.”—Miami Herald

“Chick lit at its lightest and breeziest . . . filled with fabulous clothes, stalwart friends, and snotty enemies waiting to be taken down a peg.”—Orlando Sentinel

“[Kinsella’s] dialogue is sharp, even her minor characters are well drawn, and her parody of the marketing world is very funny.”—Washington Post Book World

“[A] comedic frenzy of ill-fated events . . . punchy . . . fast-moving.”—Rocky Mountain News

©2004 Sophie Kinsella (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

• Romantic Times Award Winner - Best Chick Lit Novel, 2004

"Too good to pass up." (USA Today)

SO MUCH FUN

My first book with this author, but it is easy to see why her books are all best sellers. I laughed so hard listening to this hillarious book. Who would have thought that a few little secrets could weave such a tale.

I listen to books while on the treadmill and put in extra hours each day because I could not bear to turn it off. A must listen for anyone who enjoys a good laugh.

Horrible narrator

Would you try another book from Sophie Kinsella and/or Kate Reading?

This is my third Kinsella book. I enjoyed the 20 girl and I have your number. However in "Can you keep a secret", the level of profanity is almost unbearable. Story line is predictable.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

It is kind of similar to the book I have your number.

Would you be willing to try another one of Kate Reading’s performances?

NO! Sorry Ms. Reading. Narration is flat, no character, no nice voice timbre, no fluctuations- she is just reading the story.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe

Any additional comments?

Just not a great read. Would not recommend this one, despite great reviews.

ok

i love the hero. the heroine annoyed me. the narrators voice didnt have the youth needed to pull off the character. i think she was supposed to be early to mid 20s and she sounded 40. it made the character even more annoying. she did a great job on jacks voice tho...oddly. and i do not like first peron. BUT overall she was a sweet if annoying character and it was a sweet ending.

if you like romantic comedies, this is a must hear

Loved this audiobook. I wasn't sure what to expect and the sample did help me decide on this purchase. It's great for a long road trip, plane ride, or house cleaning. The narrator did an excellent job at not making it boring. If you're not into chick-flicks, don't waste your time. However, if you are, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

A fun, laugh out loud, listen

Where does Can You Keep a Secret? rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is probably one of my favorite light hearted listens. Can You Keep a Secret certainly isn't a deep book, but it definitely is a fun listen.

What does Kate Reading bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I thought Kate Reading was perfect in her audio presentation. She captured the spirit of the book perfectly.

Any additional comments?

This was the first of Sophie Kinsella books that I had listened too. I so enjoyed Can You Keep a Secret that I chose another Kinsella book for my next listen. Unfortunately my next choice didn't hold a candle compared to Secret. For a fun, chick lit, laugh out loud book Can You Keep a Secret scores an A+.

Such a cute story

Any additional comments?

REALLY enjoyed this book. I laughed out loud more than 10 times throughout this book. It was funny, charming and sweet. A really easy listen

Fun Love Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

The main character, Emma was very funny- if a bit exasperating at times. Good love story.

Which character – as performed by Kate Reading – was your favorite?

Emma- good narration for this character.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Nope. I couldn't put it down though, had me hooked right away.

Set 'em up and knock 'em down

The way the author establishes Emma's expectations and then knocks them down time after time is both masterful & highly creative! Kate Reading's performance is top notch! Highly enjoyable listen. Looking forward to seeing the movie now.

Emma needs to suck it up but story is alright

the main character is incredibly irritating but overall a good story. an easy pass the time type of book

Sweet story

Nice and light. Sometimes funny sometimes cheesy but sweet and cute and satisfying. Light hearted