{"product_id":"bond-girl-a-novel-isbn-9780062065902","title":"Bond Girl: A Novel","description":"“I’m crazy about \u003cem\u003eBond Girl\u003c\/em\u003e. Erin Duffy is a fresh, funny, and fabulous new voice.”\u003cbr\u003e—Adriana Trigiani, author of \u003cem\u003eBrava, Valentine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Devil Wears Prada\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eWall Street\u003c\/em\u003e in \u003cem\u003eBond Girl\u003c\/em\u003e—a hilarious, fast–paced race through the jungle of high finance in four–inch heels. An author who spent ten years working on Wall Street, Erin Duffy has parlayed her stock market savvy into a fresh, hip, funny, and sexy novel about a bright, young, newly minted B-school graduate’s rise at one of the Street’s most prestigious brokerage firms—only to confront the possible destruction of her dreams in the infamous 2008 financial bust. \u003cem\u003eBond Girl\u003c\/em\u003e is a blue chip hoot for anyone who loves smart and fun contemporary woman’s fiction.\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWhile other little girls were fantasizing about becoming doctors or lawyers, Alex Garrett dreamed of conquering the high-powered world of Wall Street. Now she's grown and determined to make it big in bond sales at Cromwell Pierce, one of the Street's most esteemed brokerage firms. Though she's prepared to fight her way into an elitist boys' club, she starts out small, relegated to a kiddie-size folding chair with her new moniker, \"Girlie,\" inscribed in Wite-Out across the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways keeping her eyes on the prize (and ignoring her friends' pleas for her to quit), Alex quickly learns how to roll with the punches, rising from lowly analyst to slightly-less-lowly associate in no time. Suddenly she's being addressed by her real name, and the boys' club has transformed into forty older brothers . . . and one possible boyfriend. But then the apocalypse hits, and Alex is faced with the most difficult choice of her life: to stick with Cromwell Pierce as it teeters on the brink of disaster . . . or to kick off her Jimmy Choos and go running for higher ground.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“I’m crazy about \u003ci\u003eBond Girl.\u003c\/i\u003e Erin Duffy is a fresh, funny, and fabulous new voice in literature.…Great story. Delicious debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdriana Trigiani, author of Lucia, Lucia and Brava, Valentine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Despite financial details that may make your head spin and a workplace that will make your stomach churn, Duffy’s fresh take on the single-in-the-city tale does a terrific job of reviving chick lit (not every girl works in publishing or PR, after all).” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A compelling, fun read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus on BOND GIRL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Duffy’s first novel is a sharp, witty look at the intricacies of the trading floor and the people who populate it. The writing is clever and articulate, and Alex’s story of personal growth makes her a sympathetic, likable heroine…an entertaining and timely read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on BOND GIRL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBond Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is a sparkling debut, smart and snappy but never weighed down by financial terminology. Who knew Wall Street could be this much fun? A-” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly on BOND GIRL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Writing with an addictively acerbic sense of humor, Duffy gives readers a sassy new heroine and an unforgettable tour of financial trading.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Told in first person in Alex’s voice — and what an appealing voice it is, one that makes Alex likable from the first page — “Bond Girl” is a smartly written comic novel that’s great fun to read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichmond Times-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you’re looking for a great weekend retreat or a great book for the beach, look for this one. For any woman who’s ever had a love-hate-detest relationship with a job \u003ci\u003eBond Girl\u003c\/i\u003e  is truly perfect.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWisconsin Rapids Tribune on BOND GIRL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBond Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is a witty and very racy...Trust me, you won’t be bored with this Wall Street story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888028152037,"sku":"NP9780062065902","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062065902.jpg?v=1730227981","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bond-girl-a-novel-isbn-9780062065902","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}