The Great Read: She Was Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, Then Wrote a Rom-Com About It

Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" packs love, laughter and a harrowing real-life health ordeal into a 133-page novella.

October 3, 2024, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Sandra Mickiewicz for The New York Times She Was Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, Then Wrote a Rom-Com About It Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" packs love, laughter and a harrowing real-life health ordeal into a 133-page novella. Open now Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for top stories or great reads from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Great Read, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018