It's a familiar story: Erin Edwards is "downsized" from her marketing firm and without a job for months. A friend of the family puts in a good word for her at Roulette, a very upscale Manhattan eatery. Brazening through a concocted resume, she shows up to part of the wait-staff. Part slavery, part humiliation, part intuitive sales counselor, she is both adopted and reviled by the various chefs, waiters, bar tenders, and regular customers. The tips are exceptionally good and she continues to learn while screwing up, while screwing one of the cooks, and falling in love with a customer. This book is full of wry comments, engaging and endearing characters, and one feisty old dog. Erin finds her own way and does find what she wants and loves.It may be a familiar story but it's well-told, funny, wry, and hopeful. I recommend it as well-written, fun, and a good read. I hope the authors write more! A fun piece of chick-lit which takes you behind the scenes of waiting tables at an exclusive restaurant.After Erin is downsized from her job as marketing exec, she can’t find something else so out of desperation (and through family connections) she gets a job as a server at one of Manhatten’s top new restaurants. So there’s plenty of fun as Erin tries to prove herself as a server and finds a little love along the way (will it be in the kitchen with the cute sous chef or out on the floor with a handsome guest?).A fun quick read that I enjoyed.
What do You think about Turning Tables (2014)?
This was a decent read. It wasn't predictable. It was funny and had interesting characters.
—Holland
This was pretty standard chick lit, but the restaurant spin was kind of interesting.
—aikoslife
A wonderful summertime read. Hits home to anyone who has ever waited tables.
—Pinkkiwi85
