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Book Review: Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City by Holly Denham & Giveaway

August 12, 2010 by Darlene


Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City by Holly Denham is a fantastic romp through the ever funny and amusing world of Holly’s emails. Last year I read and reviewed Holly’s Inbox (my review) and absolutely loved it! This installment is no different. Once I picked it up, I just couldn’t put it down. It’s amazing how fast 544 pages flies by and leaves you still wanting more. If you loved Bridget Jones, you may just find yourself liking Holly Denham more!

We jump right in where we left off in Holly’s life. She’s got it all now; she’s in love with her boyfriend Toby (they used to be childhood sweeties) and has a great job where she is in line for a promotion. Holly is still working as a receptionist at a major London bank and still pals with Jason, Aisha and Trish. What I liked about this second book was that we got to know another side to Holly – the softer, more intelligent side I’ll say. I adored Holly in the first book and this second book made her an even more likable and real character with strong emotions, hopes and dreams.

So, as usual, the office is just as crazy as ever and to top it off Holly is being harassed by a real cow of a woman named Tanya. Tanya unfortunately seems to be after Holly’s boyfriend and really seems to have a hate on for Holly. As well, not uncommon to the office, gossip is running rampant and it’s just this kind of gossip that will manage to throw Holly’s life into turmoil not only with her job but her love life as well!

This book is written entirely in email format and I love it! It’s like being able to peek into someone’s secret diary and be a big snoop! Holly and Trisha still email back and forth and Holly still emails her family and friends on a constant basis. My favorites are still Holly’s emails with her Granny who has had to go live with Holly’s mom now. Granny is absolutely hilarious and this book finds her trying to hook up with men on the internet and wanting to run away back to England. I was getting some strange looks as this book has so many laugh out loud moments that you just can’t help yourself.

I know it seems odd to say and you’d probably find it hard to believe but the author (who actually happens to be a man-Bill Surie) can make you care about and know his characters fully through only emails. He manages to weave a story throughout these emails and in this installment surprises us with a few things I didn’t expect to happen. I am grateful and thankful to Sourcebooks for bringing this second installment to all of us as it was only available in the UK before. I’m also hoping for a third book as the way this one ended leaves the story wide open for more!

Do you need to read Holly’s Inbox before reading this one? No, you don’t but I’d have to say I’d recommend you do. You get the background on Holly, her family and the people she works with. You get to know her so when you start Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City you feel like you’re visiting with an old friend again. However this second installment stands fine on it’s own. You certainly won’t have a problem figuring out what’s going on but I warn you that you’ll love it so much that you’ll be rushing out to get the first one anyway. lol!

If you simply can’t wait to read Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City by Holly Denham you can order your own copy here in the US and here in Canada. Be sure to check out the website designed for Holly’s Inbox – it’s actually an inbox!

My thanks…to Sourcebooks for my eBook review copy of Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City by Holly Denham.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

It just so happens that I have a copy of Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City by Holly Denham up for grabs courtesy of the fine folks at Sourcebooks. To enter…

  • For one entry leave me a comment with an email address. Please note that entries without an email address are being deleted.
  • For 2 entries blog or tweet this giveaway.

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) as the book will be shipped to the winner from the publisher. I will draw for the winner on Sunday, September 5/10. Good luck to you all!

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Filed Under: 2010 ARC Challenge, 2010 Book Reviews, 2010 Chunkster Challenge, 2010 eBook Challenge, 2010-100+ Challenge

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  1. itsJUSTme says

    August 12, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Oh wow, you are giving this away, cool!
    Like everyone has read these books except me! So I guess if won I would read it.
    Please enter me.

    Forevereading at gmail dot com

  2. Blodeuedd says

    August 12, 2010 at 10:06 am

    I want to read this one sooo badly. I even wrote an email to the library suggestion they should buy book 1 😉

  3. Nan says

    August 12, 2010 at 10:43 am

    I want to check this book out. Please enter me in the giveaway.

    vtgoat[at]gmail[dot]com

  4. Sandy Nawrot says

    August 12, 2010 at 11:11 am

    I have the first book on my shelves and it needs a friend! Ha! It is good to know that these are quick reads because they sure are intimidating with their size. Sounds like the perfect thing to read by the pool.

    rnawrot at cfl dot rr dot com

  5. Mary says

    August 12, 2010 at 11:16 am

    I bought the first book for my daughter so I'll borrow it from her to read.
    Scandal in the City sounds fun and I'd love to have my name entered in the giveaway.

    meah56 at gmail dot com

    Thanks, Dar!

  6. Mystica says

    August 12, 2010 at 11:54 am

    All the best books are with restrictions!!!!

  7. Serena says

    August 12, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    I still haven't read this book or the previous one. I'll have to borrow Anna's copies…sounds like fun. No need to enter me.

  8. Linda says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    This book, and the first one, sound so very entertaining. Thanks for the giveaway, even though I still need to read the earlier book.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  9. Anonymous says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    Sounds very interesting.
    Please enter me….
    RJB
    loki304[at]tds[dot]net

  10. xxsquigglesxx says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me!

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/squiggles87/status/20974831341

    xxsquigglesxx(At)Gmail(Dot)Com

  11. Zibilee says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Not so sure I would like this one, but I am so glad that you had such a good time with it!! No need to enter me in this giveaway, Dar, just wanted to tell you it was a wonderful review!

  12. bermudaonion says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I really enjoyed this book too! It was fresh and fun. No need to enter me.

  13. Staci says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    2nd great review I've read today. I have a copy so I'm thrilled to know that it's a fun read!!! Yay!!!

  14. wisteria says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    I'm glad you loved it that much. Sounds like a fun read.
    I'm going to pass on the contest this time.

  15. PoCoKat says

    August 12, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    Would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity!!

    littleone AT shaw DOT ca

  16. EmilyJoy says

    August 12, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Please enter me. emilyjoymitchell at gmail dot com.

  17. Ekta says

    August 12, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    Enter me please! Thank you 😀

    ekta.p7 [at] gmail [dot] com

  18. Teresa says

    August 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    I've seen a lot of great reviews for this one. Please count me in.

    teresasreadingcorner at gmail dot com

  19. coffeelvnmom says

    August 12, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    Loved the first book, can't wait to read the new one!

    Blogged about the contest.

    jessicabrooks_coffeelvnmom at comcast dot net

  20. Bethie says

    August 12, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    I would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  21. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says

    August 12, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    i just finished this one!! it was so cute!!

    not an entry, I have it 🙂

  22. Colleen Turner says

    August 12, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    Sounds like a great end of summer read that I would love to win! Please include me in your giveaway.
    Thanks,
    candc320@gmail.com

  23. Sandy Jay says

    August 12, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    I'd love to read this. Thanks for the giveaway.

    forwhlz at gmail dot com

  24. Sandy Jay says

    August 12, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/ForWhlz/status/21002529744

    forwhlz at gmail dot com

  25. caite says

    August 12, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    looks cute…love the cover.

    CaitemaireAThotmailDOTcom

  26. AmandaSue says

    August 12, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    I'd love a chance to read this!

    unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com

  27. Robin K says

    August 12, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Looks funny. I need some funny 🙂

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/IntenseWhisper/status/21004815937

    robin [at] intensewhisper [dot] com

  28. Chanelle says

    August 12, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Would like a chance to win! cparkins14 AT teancum.net

  29. Chanelle says

    August 12, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Tweeted about this giveaway.
    http://twitter.com/zoja214/status/21007395354
    cparkins14 AT teancum.net

  30. Charleydog says

    August 12, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Would love to read this – bet it's funny.

    pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com

  31. Karen B says

    August 12, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    Sounds like such a fun read!

  32. Elisabeth says

    August 13, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Looks like a great read, and not something I would normally pick up. Got to read outside the comfort zone sometimes. Reading emails does sound intriguing.

  33. Angela says

    August 13, 2010 at 1:16 am

    Would love to read this book.
    aploughery (at) yahoo (dot) com

  34. holdenj says

    August 13, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Please count me in! This looks like a great read. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  35. Just Mom says

    August 13, 2010 at 2:30 am

    Everyone seems to like this one!
    theroundfile at live dot com

  36. CelticLady says

    August 13, 2010 at 4:45 am

    Please enter me, I loved the first book…very funny…
    I twittered here:http://twitter.com/CelticLady1953/status/21036474881

    momkelly2003(at)yahoo(dot)com

    thank you!!!

  37. Anonymous says

    August 13, 2010 at 6:52 am

    This sounds like such a great book. I love chick lit like this!!

    billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com

  38. Anonymous says

    August 13, 2010 at 6:57 am

    This sounds like such a great read and lots of pages to keep us busy!!!

    vivaglampink@yahoo.ca

  39. carolsnotebook says

    August 13, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    Does sounds like an incredibly timely book, but scary too.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

  40. naida says

    August 13, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Hollys Inbox does sound really good, and so does this one. Bridget Jones is a favorite of mine, so I think I'd enjoy this one. Great review!

    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

  41. Literary Feline says

    August 15, 2010 at 4:25 am

    I have the first book sitting here on my desk waiting its turn to be read. The books sound like so much fun!

    No need to enter me in the giveaway, Darlene.

  42. ChristyJan says

    August 15, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Please enter me in this giveaway

    hawkes(at)citlink.net

  43. Toni says

    August 16, 2010 at 6:13 am

    I want to read the first one sooooooooooooo bad….and this one is on my list too. I hate having such a long TBR list. I'd like to drop everything and read this series.

  44. Jennifer L. says

    August 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    I would love to read this book…it sounds great.
    jentam777 At gmail DOT com

  45. Anna says

    August 18, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    No need to enter me, as I've read the book. Just wanted to say that I loved it, too. I never expected to learn as much about the characters through e-mail but Surie does a wonderful job.

  46. Beth says

    August 20, 2010 at 12:07 am

    This looks fun! Please enter me!

    bethsbookreviewblog2 AT gmail DOT com

  47. Alice Teh says

    August 22, 2010 at 8:09 am

    Hi Dar, I wish I could enter using my current address, but I can't because I'm not living in the US. But, but… I'll be heading to the US in December and have a US address, so I'd like to give this a shot. I have the first book thanks to you (I won from your giveaway!), so I'd like to give this one a shot too. Like Sandy said, HOLLY'S INBOX needs a friend. LOL.

    teh (dot) alice (at) gmail (dot) com

  48. Penny says

    August 22, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    I love Bridget Jones, sounds like a great read.

    Please enter me copperpenny12(at)hotmail(dot)com

  49. rubynreba says

    August 22, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    I'd love to be entered for this. Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  50. Anita Yancey says

    August 31, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Sounds like a fun book, and I'm very interested in reading it. Thanks for this chance.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  51. allisonsbj3 says

    September 3, 2010 at 3:18 am

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    allisonsbj3(at)gmail(dot)com

  52. Nancye says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:35 am

    I would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance.

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  53. Nancye says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:36 am

    Tweet! Tweet!
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/23108411100

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  54. Nancye says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:42 am

    Tweet! Tweet!
    @NancyeDavis

    http://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/23108411100

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

  55. ikkinlala says

    September 7, 2010 at 12:25 am

    I'd like a chance to read this book – it looks like a fun one.

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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