Bridie Clark is the author of The Overnight Socialite (Weinstein Books, 2009) and Because She Can (Grand Central, 2007), as well as two young adult choose-your-own-adventure novels, You Only Live Once and Maybe Tonight? (Roaring Brook, 2013, 2014) She has co-written two non-fiction books: The Gawker Guide to Conquering All Media (Atria, 2007) with comedian Chelsea Peretti, and The Halloween Handbook (Workman, 2004) with dear friend Ashley (Dodd) Phipps.
“Hats off to The Overnight Socialite, a distinguished froth of rich social satire and romance.”
Vogue
“Quite enchanting… It’s Pygmalion in Lilly Pulitzer.”
Graydon Carter
“The rollicking, smart-aleck fun along the way is worth the price of admission.”
Publishers Weekly
“Crisp, funny prose and endearing characters… a fun read for fans of well-written chick lit.”
Library Journal
The Overnight Socialite was optioned for television by ABC Family in 2010, but never went into production.
“Thoughtful as well as hilarious… a charming, clever, quarter-life journey into the careful steps women take–whether down the career path or the wedding aisle.”
Jill Kargman, author and actress
“Clark nails the dark side of the vulgar, spiteful boss achetype… a devilish read.”
Publishers Weekly
Because She Can was published in nineteen countries, and reviewed and featured in dozens of newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, Glamour UK, and USA Today.
“If you’ve ever wanted to attend an elite boarding school, go to a decadent Midwinter’s Eve party, or choose between a host of attractive boys vying for your attention, here’s your chance to live the experience vicariously. That’s right—it’s a choose your own adventure for teens! Clark delivers a fast-paced, fun read that allows kids to decide how one wild evening will turn out. Readers can choose whether they want a John Green–esque romance or dive straight into a Gossip Girl–style party, hopping from one handsome guy to the next. Clark neatly resolves every version of the plot, but many of the events leading up to the climactic ending are in the reader’s hands. This one’s fresh and unique, with wide-ranging appeal. After all, if you don’t like the story, you change it. Grades 7-10.”
Booklist
““Clark’s sequel to Maybe Tonight? (2013) returns “you” to your elite boarding school for your sophomore year of high school, as before ending chapters with Choose Your Own Adventure-style scenarios.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Clark cleverly arranges the story so that no matter what you choose, you are destined to have a wild year.”
Booklist