Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly, Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why It Often Sucks in the City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do They All Live Next Door to Me?

There are footnotes

FYI - there are footnotes on the nook...you just have to touch the number and it will bring you to the page. It's a little annoying because sometimes it doesn't work and just forwards the page...but they are there and they are funny. Also...the footnotes each have their own page...so, I loved the book and thought I was only half way finished when I realized it was over and all that was left were all of the footnotes that I already read. I would still recommend the book...but next time I read a Jen Lancaster I might buy the paperback instead.

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NO footnotes on the ebook version!!

I just downloaded the ebook version of this book only to find that an extremely important feature is not included. Jen Lancaster uses footnotes throughout her book (like on every page) that are extremely funny and make up a large portion of the humor. To read the book without the footnotes is a complete waste. I am very dissappointed!

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So Many Laughs!

Full disclosure: I'm a huge Jen Lancaster fan. This woman makes me laugh and make a fool of myself while reading in public places. She is awesome. In a lot of ways, Jen Lancaster reminds me a lot of myself. We have some key differences but I think we'd be good friends. She's always getting herself into really funny and strange situations and telling the stories of the situations in such a funny way that you find yourself laughing out loud and having to read a couple pages to your husband to show...moreFull disclosure: I'm a huge Jen Lancaster fan. This woman makes me laugh and make a fool of myself while reading in public places. She is awesome. In a lot of ways, Jen Lancaster reminds me a lot of myself. We have some key differences but I think we'd be good friends. She's always getting herself into really funny and strange situations and telling the stories of the situations in such a funny way that you find yourself laughing out loud and having to read a couple pages to your husband to show him what you're laughing about.

I can relate to this book on so many levels. My husband and I both grew up in the suburbs and both dreamt of living in the city. We're in the city now living our dream but unfortunately city living, as Ms. Lancaster, points out is not really as glamorous as Sex and the City would have us believe. I love my city but I've gotta say something happens every once in awhile that makes me think, "Gee, let's go back to Suburbia right now." I found myself nodding my head along with Jen throughout the book.

Bottom line: If you're looking for a laugh, both suburbanites and city mice will find something to love about this book!

Has Multiple Glitches on NOOK

Lancaster's witty content is hindered by glitches in its electronic version.

When I click on many footnotes, it redirects to the wrong location.

Also, after reading page 195, it redirects to page 180 in a frustrating loop.

Good content, but save yourself the frustration and get the paperback version!

Very funny.

Loved the book--love J. Lancaster's sense of humor. The book had me laughing out loud. I have recommended this book to all of my friends.

Another good one!

I haven't read one of her books that I didn't like. In fact, I can relate to much of what she has written! She has me laughing through the whole book. Loved it!

why did i press confirm?

not funny at all, a waste of money. why does any girl in a city fancy herself bridgette jones or shopaholic?

HILARIOUS!!!

Jen doesn't disappoint in this book! My favorite part is when she talks about her fears of going to the gyno. I chuckled out loud many times throughout this book! I can't wait to read the next in the series!

Recommended for anyone needing a light spin on life

With each of the author's books, she provides quips and comebacks as she leads a somewhat normal life for a published author. This book will provide any reader with lighthearted look at life's situations.

Jen Lancaster kills...

Everything Jen Lancaster writes is hysterical. She is a great observer of people, mostly of herself. She is glib, hilarious, and not afraid to cuss like a logger when the situation merits. This is a guaranteed great light read that you won't be able to put down.

nook is missing the footnotes for Lancaster books!

Luckily I've read other books by Jen Lancaster to know that there are witty footnotes at the bottom of many pages. The nook does not include this. Beware before downloading this. Despite the missing footnotes, I still read almost half of the book before getting frustrated and I'm now in search of the hard cover. I love this author's books and must read the whole book. Until then, I can't give a rating.

She's still the Queen of Snark!

A wonderful followup to Bitter is the New Black! I laugh so hard reading Jen's books...I feel like I need to go through them with a highlighter so I can remember all of her snarky comments! This book starts where "Bitter" left off...she's learned her lessons about material possessions and is thankful to be gainfully employed, and her observations about her new status are hilarious. People actually submit resumes to catchall email addresses of huge companies? REALLY? Only Jen could discover these airheads and call them out...unfortunately, none of them probably posess the mental equipment to read and/or understand her books!

Fun, easy read

Fun writing, easy to relate to her, makes you feel like you're talking to a friend.

I love her writing

She's like the friend I've never met. V. Funny (the whole reason I had to buy this book is b/c I ruined my friend's copy & had to buy her another one-this book + drinking a glass of water - you get the picture). She's bold, sassy and snarky at times, but you will love her. You won't be disappointed.

Hilarious!!!!

A wonderful clerk at B&N suggested reading something from Jen Lancaster. I have never laughed out loud so much with any other book in my life. My husband now thinks that I am nuts. Well done and hilarious. After reading the first had to buy all and can't wait fot the next.

Thanks, Jen!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hilarious!

This is the first book that made me snort while reading. If you are a an animal parent you will totally relate. If you are depressed or if you just want to laugh until you pee your pants, this is the book for you.

Jen Lancaster is fab

I loved Bitter is the New Black so I thought I'd like this book also. I definitely did. It was very funny and relatable as always. I definitely recommend this book!

I KNOW you are Reading this Jen!

Love! Love! LOVE! Jen Lancaster. Picked up Bitter is the new Black in the airport one day, I felt the cover was describing me perfectly, and had to purchase. Since then (05/09) I have read all of her books. She is my new favorite author. One of my best friends, who I pass the books on to, emails me where she is in the book after she reads certain sections, and we just howl with laughter. We want to have cocktails with you Jen! Cherry margaritas in fact - if we can ever find a bartender who has actually heard of a cherry margarita, which so far, we haven't found one. Keep writing and I'll keep buying. Really enjoyed this book as well, really like the author's use of footnotes. Very light reading, sure to bring a smile to your face and a pain to the side of your stomach.

Love, love, LOVE this book!!

Jen Lancaster is hilarious!! This is the first book I've ever read that literally had me laughing out loud!! She is very witty and sarcastic and a great storyteller. She paints vivid pictures with her words and is very relatable. I am reading all of her books and I hope she keeps them coming! I would recommend this to ANYONE who is looking for a fun book to read. You'll be laughing so hard by the end of this book you'll have tears in your eyes!

Jen Is Hilarious

Once I got started on this book, I couldn't put it down. This book is so funny and Jen is so humble and sarcastic that it all works. I plan on reading all of her book. I was hooked with Bitter is the Black. Good stuff.