Best-seller Marian Keyes is back, this time tackling a topic close to her heart. Oh sure, there's love, lust, and related topics, but Keyes' new novel "The Other Side of the Story" is set in the world of publishing. Keyes begins with ambitious literary agent Jojo Harvey who is making million-dollar deals even as she has an affair with her married boss. Then there's best-selling author Lily Wright, one of Jojo's clients, struggling with a second novel and mounting debt. Finally there's "events organizer" Gemma Hogan, who was best friends with Lily until they battled over the same man. Much bickering and angry e-mailing ensue, and by now Keyes' fans know what to expect, and that includes black humor and the inevitable heartwarming resolution. Early buzz suggested The Other Side of the Story was not quite as appealing as Keyes' past efforts. That may be true, but this is no great departure for the Dublin-born author, so Keyes' fans should be satisfied once again. ($24.95 / 528 pages / Morrow)
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