The Manifesto on How to be Interesting

Description

Bree is a loser, a wannabe author who hides behind words. But when she's told she needs to start living a life worth writing about, The Manifesto on How to Be Interesting is born. Apparently I'm boring. A nobody. But that's all about to change. Because I am starting a project. Here. Now. For myself. And if you want to come along for the ride then you're very welcome.Bree is by no means popular. Most of the time, she hates her life, her school, her never-there parents. So she writes.But when Bree is told she needs to stop shutting the world out and start living a life worth writing about, The Manifesto on How to Be Interesting is born. A manifesto that will change everything... ...but the question is, at what cost?

Holly Bourne graduated with a first class degree in Journalism Studies and spent two years working as a local news reporter on the Surrey Mirror, garnering a nomination for Print Journalist of the Year in 2010. She now works as a journalist for TheSite.org, an advice and information website for 16-25 year olds.

'Probably the best YA novel I've ever read, and that's a strong statement to make' - Emma Blackery; 'I'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone' - Beth Reekles, YA author (The Kissing Booth); 'The banter & bitchiness is UTTERLY ADDICTIVE' - Non Pratt, YA author (Trouble); Full of wisdom, heartache, and honesty, this tops John Green in my book' - Never judge a book by its cover blog; 'Tackles issues like peer pressure, bullying and self-harm, but so very readable' - Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide; 'Very much in tune with her audience, this second novel from Holly has characters that readers will relate to and remember long after reading the last page' - Lovereading4kids; 'Holly Bourne has written an intriguing and well-written YA novel that keeps you turning the pages and is a meaner Mean Girls of sorts' - Booktrust; 'One of the most honest voices I've ever read in YA contemporary fiction' - Books for YA; 'Bourne is a prodigiously talented author who has the gift of making fiction seem real' - Lancashire Evening Post; 'Hard to put down' - School Librarian; 'Definitely a book with a few lessons to teach us and although it is aimed at a female audience there are many things that teen boys could learn as well. It really makes you think about the world our young people are growing up in' - Books for Keeps; 'Poor Bree's plan sounds like a disaster waiting to happen and I just want to scream at her 'BE YOURSELF'. Unfortunately though, life isn't that easy and I know it sounds horrid but I can't wait to read her struggles!' - The Reader Ramblings; 'As you'd expect this book is witty and clever. I quickly connected with Bree and was chuckling away after a few pages... I loved that this wasn't a purely happy or sad book but a messy realistic in between - much like life really' - Jess Hearts Books