Playing with Boys A Novel

by Valdes-Rodriguez, Alisa; Holguin, Mara; Oliu, Ingrid

• ISBN13: 9781593975289
• ISBN10: 1593975287
• Edition: Abridged
• Format: CD
• Copyright: 2004-09-07
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Summary

The vibrant new tale by the bestselling author of The Dirty Girls Social Club
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez’s first novel caused a sensation when it was published last year. Listeners flocked to the story of six friends in Boston because Valdes-Rodriguez created utterly fresh voices and characters.
In Alisa-Valdes Rodriguez’s delicious new novel, three friends—each a Latina in her late 20’s—take Los Angeles by storm. Marcella, Olivia, and Alexis have bonded not only over trouble with men but about how tough it is to make life work in L.A. no matter what you do. Marcella is a hot young television actress, hardly able to enjoy the life she’s bought for herself, and she’s certainly not enjoying her body, which is never quite perfect enough. Olivia’s tethered to her toddler son and her suburban mommy track so tightly the other girls sometimes cringe. Alexis has a smart mouth, an ample body, and a great job, but about enough self-esteem to fill a Prada card case. The emotional richness and girly fun of the heroines’ friendship will delight listeners.

Author Biography

ALISA VALDES-RODRIGUEZ is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist and a former staff writer for both the Los Angeles Times and The Boston Globe. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Praise for The Dirty Girls Social Club:
“If you’re looking for a great beach listen, The Dirty Girls Social Club is just what the audio doctor ordered.” —Bookpage

“The personalities are sparkling fresh...Valdes-Rodriguez offers a spirited reading...highly recommended.”—Kliatt

“[Valdes-Rodriguez] speaks in the accent and personality of each character and is completely convincing. [She] is not only someone to watch, but someone to hear.”—Memphis Commercial Appeal