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Sunny Side Up - by Katie Sturino (Hardcover)

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  • From body-acceptance advocate and MEGABABE founder Katie Sturino comes a heartwarming and hilarious debut novel for fans for Emily Henry and Sex and the City Sunny Greene is thirty-five, recently divorced, facing the looming prospect of going solo to her little brother's wedding, and currently trying to find anything plus-sized in the Bergdorf Goodman swimsuit department that doesn't make her want to cry.
  • About the Author: Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate.
  • 304 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Feminist

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From body-acceptance advocate and MEGABABE founder Katie Sturino comes a heartwarming and hilarious debut novel for fans for Emily Henry and Sex and the City

Sunny Greene is thirty-five, recently divorced, facing the looming prospect of going solo to her little brother's wedding, and currently trying to find anything plus-sized in the Bergdorf Goodman swimsuit department that doesn't make her want to cry. It's not going well. But isn't rock bottom the perfect place to start a climb?

She decides it's now or never. Sunny has her PR empire, her gorgeous Chelsea apartment, her two dogs, and her loyal best friends. Maybe it's time to just love her body and accept herself for who she is. With a new commitment to confidence, her journey begins. Who says a plus-sized divorcee can't put herself first, feel beautiful, and date up a storm?

Of course things are never straightforward in the dating world. Is fate knocking at her door with Dennis, the charming and down-to-earth mailman, or should she be with Ted, the business tycoon who seems ready to make her size-inclusive swimsuit brand a reality? And what should she do about her ex, who shows up unexpectedly, eager to reconnect?

With the same candor and confidence her followers love, Sturino brings us Sunny Greene, a Carrie Bradshaw for the next generation, and her journey through the trials and triumphs of dating, friendship, and finding yourself.



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"I was team Sunny from page one! Sturino has created a next-gen Sex and the City where furniture store meet cutes are traded for app dating disasters and Carrie's column is swapped for a Substack newsletter, all set against the backdrop of a new era of NYC hotspots. But at its center--as with the original--is a beating heart of female friendship and an unshakable belief in true love. If you follow Katie on social media, you'll love how this book is loaded with easter eggs paying homage to the author herself--from Sunny's pups, to her Max Mara teddy coat, to her Liberty print desk. Full of joy and laugh-out-loud funny moments, this novel was exactly what I needed."
--Becca Freeman, author of The Christmas Orphans Club and co-host of the Bad on Paper podcast

"Funny, poignant, and totally life-affirming, Sunny Side Up will resonate deeply with any woman who has spent her precious time in battle with her own body. I can't remember when I've fallen so deeply in love with a narrator."
--Annabel Monaghan, National bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script




About the Author



Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate. Through her personal platforms and website, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the founder of MEGABABE, an innovative beauty brand offering non-toxic, solution-oriented products that allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. With her book Body Talk, an illustrated workbook released in 2021, Katie leans into her signature candor and humor and helps empower women to improve the relationship they have with their body.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Feminist
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Celadon Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Katie Sturino
Language: English
Street Date: June 24, 2025
TCIN: 93322262
UPC: 9781250344205
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-9432
Origin: Made in the USA
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Perriknows - 4 days ago
This book was a bit difficult for me to get through. I'm a plus sized woman and made my peace with that decades ago. I have family, friends, and colleagues that accept me for me...not for the size my body shows to the world. I got teased, got the side eye, and it truly didn't bother me. I think that's why I just couldn't relate to Sunny in the beginning. SHE had the problem and projected her problem to other people. Having said that.... Sunny was redeemed in my eyes when she just decided to embrace herself. If you don't like you...no one else will either. I guess once she was a success in societies eyes, she could see how likable and loveable she actually was. The ending sealed the deal for me when 'he' was in attendance at her sister's wedding. She had to be 'good enough' in her own eyes to see how someone could truly love her for her! Four stars since the Sunny at the beginning wasn't likable to me at all. I'm glad I went ahead and finished the book.
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Huge Fan

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Maura H - 5 days ago
I've been pretty stingy with 5 stars lately and SUNNY SIDE UP absolutely deserves all 5. A linear timeline told in first person, this is a story about growing up and being your authentic self. About making grown up decisions while the voices of self doubt creep in. The author does a great job of lifting other women and what life is like in our 30s. It's the perfect combination of romance and friendship and entrepreneurial get go mixed in with the not so butterflies and rainbows side of life. One of the parts of the story I enjoyed was the FMC trusting her gut. While she didn't always listen to the noise immediately, she learned to wade through negative self talk to come out on top. While Katie Sturino is brand new to me as an author, it turns out I've been following her on social media for years. Thank you #netgalley for the digital ARC
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Cute Read

5 out of 5 stars
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Sheri - 5 days ago
Read the book!!!! For every woman that goes to try on a bathing suit you will appreciate the sentiment!!! it's truly a good book, enjoy!!!
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LOVED THIS BOOK

5 out of 5 stars
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Apark - 5 days ago
Wow—Sunny Side Up is easily one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! Katie Sturino absolutely nails the emotions so many of us have felt—especially that dreaded moment in the dressing room, trying on a bathing suit. Her writing is funny, honest, and so incredibly relatable. But this book isn’t just about body image. It also perfectly captures what it’s like to start over after a divorce, from the awkwardness of dating again to the emotional ups and downs of rebuilding your life. I felt every high and low right along with Sunny, and I was rooting for her the whole way through. I wouldn’t change a single thing about this book. If you’re looking for a feel-good, empowering read that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer, Sunny Side Up is a must-read!
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Obsessed!

5 out of 5 stars
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SG - 5 days ago
Body acceptance. Female empowerment. S*x, fashion, dating...this book had it all. It was like if "S*x and the City" starred Melissa McCarthy instead of Sarah Jessica Parker. You couldn't help but root for the main character, while of course hating half of her choices. One of those books you just can't put down!
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Laugh out loud with good message

5 out of 5 stars
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NetflixNSnack - 5 days ago
Super fun read with lots of heart!! Be warned, it’s spicy!! I loved Sunny and wish we could be friends!
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