What do You think about The Bestseller (1997)?
This is one of my favorite books ever. I have to read it once a year. Completely absorbing. I read this before I was published myself, and while my own pathway to the shelf has been no where near this soap-opera trashy, it's still interesting to see my own experiences reflected in this book. Though there are some obvious misrepresentations, contract negotiations that only take a few days, for instance. That made me giggle after I went through the process myself.You'll root for Camilla and Judith and cower in awe at the entitlement and craziness of the villains. It was nothing that I expected when I first picked it up from the library shelf, but everything I wanted.
—Molly Harper
The Bestseller by Olivia GoldsmithTHANK YOU AUTHORS for enriching my life with your stories.I enjoyed reading this book about publishing a book. It was not a fast or easy read as it contains about 700 pages and it was certainly one of the longest books I’ve read. It was interesting to learn all the ins and outs of publishing in a fictitious way of course. I’m sure it’s much more difficult and I’m very thankful that authors have the fortitude to go through the process that produces books such as this one. This book made me more aware and gratefully to authors everywhere.
—Adriana
'Bestsellers' was fantastic from beginning to end.It was a long read,but it was a page turner.The characters were all well developed. The story was funny, shocking, and had an excellent pace.The novel was more or less into the publishing world and showing the insight of what new authors have to go through, to get their books published. Bestsellers does not give a good impression on the publishing world, after reading this book, you will change your mind, on becoming an author, and finding it very hard to trust anyone, to make that dream come true.Reading this book makes you wonder who the characters are really based on.This book proves what made Olivia Goldsmith a legend.
—Caroline G'wattage
