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Better Than the Movies - by Lynn Painter (Paperback)

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About the Book



Michael, to whom Liz Buxbaum gave her heart long ago, has returned but to get his attention and, perhaps, a prom date she must scheme with her nemesis Wes, her next-door neighbor.



Book Synopsis



A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller

Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this "sweet and funny" (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush.

Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he's back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar--and maybe snag him as a prom date--even befriend Wes Bennet.

The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz's butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz's in.

But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she's shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must reexamine everything she thought she knew about love--and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.



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"Better Than the Movies is a sweet and funny love letter to romantic comedies that shows how happily ever afters can help us navigate our toughest moments. I loved watching Liz learn that unexpected plot twists sometimes make the best stories. Perfect for anyone who wishes their life had a film-worthy soundtrack, a quirky wardrobe, and a memorable meet cute."--Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks



About the Author



Lynn Painter writes romantic comedies for both teens and adults. She is the author of Better Than the Movies, Mr. Wrong Number, The Do-Over, and Betting on You, as well as being a regular contributor to the Omaha World-Herald. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn't reading or writing, odds are good she's guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. You can find her at LynnPainter.com, on Instagram @LynnPainterKirkle, or on Twitter @LAPainter.
Suggested Age: 12-17 Years
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 384
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
Author: Lynn Painter
Language: English
Street Date: September 6, 2022
TCIN: 85733842
UPC: 9781534467637
Item Number (DPCI): 059-13-1888
Origin: Made in the USA
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Fun Book

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Renee - 12 days ago, Verified purchaser
This book was so fun! As an avid reader, I go through this book in 2 days. It's got a great story that keeps you hooked until the end.
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Good book

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Yofavoritetargetshopper - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
The characters emotions were easy to understand and relatable. This book made me feel like I was included as one of Liz’s friends.
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Pretty good!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ks924 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This was such a cute book. I don't typically pick YA books, but it was a suggested read. I really liked it & the banter between Liz & Wes was great! It was like a high school rom-com, & I loved all the movie references all throughout! I loved that Liz was just uniquely herself, & love me some next door neighbor love/hate tropes.
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Great Quality!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Camera Protector - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Not a book review, just a quality review! No dents or tears on pages or cover. Got on sale by purchasing online!
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AMAZING

5 out of 5 stars
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Idk - 4 months ago
BEST BOOK I’VE READ!! I don’t like reading that much but it was absolutely amazing!!!
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So cute

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ND - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Such a cute book! I loved it
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NO COMPLAINTS I LOVE THIS

5 out of 5 stars
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loml - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I LOVE THIS BOOK SM 🩷🩷🩷🩷
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Great teen book

5 out of 5 stars
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Kristen P - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great book for tweens! My 13 year old twins loved it!
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READ THIS NOW!!

5 out of 5 stars
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Anaily - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
The is book is the best. Such easy writing and SAURR cute. Liz and Wes are endgame
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New comfort book!

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Best book ever!

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emma - 9 months ago
I cannot describe how much I love this book. It's the cutest book ever, and if you're into fake dating or enemies to lovers, this book is for you!!
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GOT ME INTO READING!

5 out of 5 stars
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Aliese - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
I absolutely, with every fiber of my being, LOVED this book! I was trying to get into reading and gave myself this book to try out and their love story is perfect. I love an enemies to lovers book so this was right up my alley. It had me entertained the whole time and I finished this book so fast. I highly recommend!
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THIS BOOK.

5 out of 5 stars
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ashalina - 11 months ago
MY NUMBER ONE BOOK OF ALL TIME! seriously tho its the best book ive ever read, Wes & Liz ahhhh!! my babies
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LOVE IT <3

5 out of 5 stars
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jjay - 11 months ago
THIS IS SOOOO FRIGGIN CUTE!!!
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Better

5 out of 5 stars
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Celi - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Loveeeee this book, it’s amazing
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Sweet story!

5 out of 5 stars
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sodra29 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
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Literally soooooo good. I’m afraid no other romance book will top it.
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THE BEST

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Elizabeth - 1 year ago
The best book I have ever read. Wes is a dream come true for any girl
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YESSSS

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