Everyone worth knowing

Lauren Weisberger, author of the global bestseller *The Devil Wears Prada*, is back with *Everyone Worth Knowing*, another savory satire on sex, power, and fame. While Weisberger's first book took jabs at the small world of fashion magazines, her second takes aim at the exclusive world of New York's hottest parties. When 27-year-old Bette Robinson impulsively quits her job at UBS, she knows she won't miss the 80-hour workweek, her claustrophobic cubicle, or her irritating boss. After a few weeks of walking her dog, waking up late, and watching TV, a society columnist uncle introduces her to the head of Kelly & Company, New York's hottest PR and events agency. Suddenly, Bette has a brand-new job, one whose main requirement is to see and be seen. Her new responsibilities include frequenting New York's coolest nightclubs and organizing the most popular parties, preferably those that attract celebrities like comedian Jerry Seinfeld, rapper Jay-Z, and actor James Gandolfini. Bette learns not to blink at famous faces, platinum credit cards, bottles of Cristal champagne, or the paparazzi. Soon, she begins dating a playboy of dubious reputation, which is great for her career but terrible for the rest of her personal life—because it ends up driving away the only decent guy she meets. Still, as her coworkers keep saying, "How can you complain about a job where you get paid to have fun?" She agrees, until her name starts appearing in gossip columns. That's when Bette's life takes on new meaning, and she discovers that the line between her personal and professional life is... invisible.