Little Pink Slips: A Review

No! The book is not about lingerie. It is the other pink slip which no working soul ever wants to hear of. I saw the cover at the book store and dismissed it off as typical chick lit. But I am really glad I picked it up. The author Sally Koslow, McCall's former editor-in-chief provides a perfect distraction from everyday life. This book is perfect for times when you need a light, breezy read. At the same time it is not all fiction. the author based her book on facts and her own experiences in the magazine industry (the author survived the famous Rosie invasion of McCall's). This is another Devil wears Prada, albeit a little more cynical and more humorous. The plot rotates around Magnolia Gold, editor-in-chief of Lady magazine, who has her dream job, and a fabulous New York City apartment, when Lady's publishers suddenly decide to get a celebrity Bebe Blake, on board— against Magnolia's warnings that Bebe will alienate the magazines conservative readers. They further rename  Lady as Bebe and demote Magnolia to 'corporate editor,' a bogus position that's soon eliminated. The whole story revolves around how Magnolia survives the Bebe circus and untangles problems in her personal and professional lives. I will not divulge the plot further. All you ladies will really love reading this book, and at the end of it will be left wanting  more. Do pick it up, and you will not be disappointed you did. Its perfect for your beach bag!