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Invisible Ellen

By Shari Shattuck

By Shari Shattuck

By Shari Shattuck

By Shari Shattuck

By Shari Shattuck
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By Shari Shattuck
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Paperback $22.00

May 26, 2015 | ISBN 9780425275436

Ebook $8.99

May 29, 2014 | ISBN 9780698142879

Audiobook Download $17.50

May 29, 2014 | 528 Minutes

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    About Invisible Ellen

    In the bestselling tradition of Jennifer Weiner, a clever, funny yet poignant novel about the friendship between two absolutely unforgettable women.

    Ellen has been an outsider since she was a child. In fact, she has done everything in her power to make herself seem completely invisible to those around her—until she becomes exactly that. Overweight, awkward, and utterly alone, she rarely leaves her apartment except to work the night shift at Costco. Everything changes when Ellen meets a charismatic blind woman named Temerity and surprises herself by stepping in to save her from two violent muggers.
     
    Ellen’s brave act sparks an intense friendship, and the unlikely pair—the invisible girl and her blind sidekick—begin a journey together filled with intrigue, humor, and surprises. Little by little, Ellen finds another, stronger side of herself as she realizes that she has so much more to offer than her invisible persona allowed.

    About Invisible Ellen

    In the bestselling tradition of Jennifer Weiner, a clever, funny yet poignant novel about the friendship between two absolutely unforgettable women.

    “Shattuck delivers strong, well-balanced characters and clever dialogue, making this both a fun read and a satisfying story of personal transformation.”
    —Booklist

    For many of us, there comes a moment when we wish we were invisible.

    For Ellen Homes, not only does she wish it . . . she actually lives it.

    She spends her days quietly observing but unobserved, watching and recording in her notebooks the lives of her neighbors, coworkers, and total strangers. Overweight, socially stunted, and utterly alone, one night Ellen saves a blind young woman from being mugged. 

    Then everything changes.

    Character-driven, poignant, and leavened with touches of humor and witty dialogue, Invisible Ellen is a remarkable novel about personal transformation, morality, the power of friendship, and the human need for connection with others. 

    About Invisible Ellen

    “Invisible Ellen is a heartfelt and moving portrait of life on the sidelines.  It is a book for anyone who has ever felt they didn’t count.  And who hasn’t felt that way at least once?  A lovely, compelling novel about a woman you won’t soon forget.”
    —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Fly Away

    In the bestselling tradition of Jennifer Weiner, a clever, funny yet poignant novel about the friendship between two absolutely unforgettable women.

    For many of us, there comes a moment when we wish we were invisible.

    For Ellen Homes, not only does she wish it . . . she actually lives it.

    She spends her days quietly observing but unobserved, watching and recording in her notebooks the lives of her neighbors, coworkers, and total strangers. Overweight, socially stunted, and utterly alone, one night Ellen saves a blind young woman from being mugged. 

    Then everything changes.

    Character-driven, poignant, and leavened with touches of humor and witty dialogue, Invisible Ellen is a remarkable novel about personal transformation, morality, the power of friendship, and the human need for connection with others.

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    About Shari Shattuck

    Shari Shattuck, a novelist and actress, is the author of multiple novels in several series, including Invisible Ellen, Becoming Ellen, and Loaded. She has modeled for prestigious print media outlets and has appeared in more than two hundred stage, film, and TV productions. Shattuck… More about Shari Shattuck

    About Shari Shattuck

    Shari Shattuck, a novelist and actress, is the author of multiple novels in several series, including Invisible Ellen, Becoming Ellen, and Loaded. She has modeled for prestigious print media outlets and has appeared in more than two hundred stage, film, and TV productions. Shattuck… More about Shari Shattuck

    About Shari Shattuck

    Shari Shattuck, a novelist and actress, is the author of multiple novels in several series, including Invisible Ellen, Becoming Ellen, and Loaded. She has modeled for prestigious print media outlets and has appeared in more than two hundred stage, film, and TV productions. Shattuck… More about Shari Shattuck

    Product Details

    Category: Women’s Fiction | Literary Fiction | Crime Fiction

    Paperback | $22.00
    Published by Berkley
    May 26, 2015 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780425275436

    Category: Women’s Fiction | Literary Fiction | Crime Fiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons
    May 29, 2014 | 304 Pages | ISBN 9780698142879

    Category: Women’s Fiction | Literary Fiction | Crime Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $17.50
    Published by Penguin Audio
    May 29, 2014 | 528 Minutes | ISBN 9780698167186

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    Praise

    “Invisible Ellen is a heartfelt and moving portrait of life on the sidelines.  It is a book for anyone who has ever felt they didn’t count.  And who hasn’t felt that way at least once?  A lovely, compelling novel about a woman you won’t soon forget.”—Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Fly Away

    “A sweet comedy about a lonely young woman who discovers she has a talent for righting wrongs.”—Good Housekeeping
     
    “Shattuck delivers strong, well-balanced characters and clever dialogue, making this both a fun read and a satisfying story of personal transformation.”—Booklist

    “Look out world, a new dynamic duo is in town!  Ellen and Temerity sparkle on the page in this tale of unlikely friendships, heartbreak, paying it forward and taking a stand!”—Gena Showalter, author of Beauty Awakened

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