If I Ruled the World: A novel you NEED to read before watching The Devil Wears Prada from a former editor-in-chief! - Couverture rigide

DuBois Barnett, Amy

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ISBN 10 : 1398543659 ISBN 13 : 9781398543652

Editeur : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

The Devil Wears Prada meets America's Next Top Model meets The Reckoning in this witty debut filled with scandal and romance in the world of publishing from the former editor-in-chief of Honey, Ebony and Teen People…

* PICKED AS A BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR BY STYLIST *

'Captures the glamour, danger and magic of a defining moment in American culture. An utterly dazzling debut!' ROBINEE LEE
‘Sparkles with drama, scandal and ’90s New York energy’ ESSIE CHAMBERS
‘A sexy, fast-paced ride!’ TIA WILLIAMS
‘The perfect blend of nostalgia, entertainment and drama. I loved every page!’ KELLY MULLEN

Get ready for a utterly immersive journey through one of the most dynamic eras in pop culture history.

It's 1999, and Nikki Rose is the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine she once thought would be her ticket to becoming a respected editor-in-chief. But after being told one too many times by her boss that ‘Black girls don’t sell magazines’, she quits to take over Sugar, a struggling hip-hop music and lifestyle magazine with untapped potential.

Thrown into an entirely new world of wealth, decadence and debauchery, Nikki has just six months to save Sugar – and her own dreams. As she pulls all-nighters at the office and parties with New York City’s most influential bad boys, Nikki must prove she has what it takes to lead. But her most dangerous challenge is evading Alonzo Griffin, her married, powerful ex-lover and former boss, who is determined to destroy both her and Sugar. 

Along the way, Nikki leans on a circle of loyal friends and navigates unexpected romances that force her to reckon with what – and who – she truly wants.

Written by the ultimate insider, this is a juicy story of ambition, friendship, love and finding your own voice.

Readers can't stop talking about If I Ruled the World . . . (5 star reader reviews)
‘The story was engaging from start to finish … A highly recommend to anyone looking for an enjoyable and entertaining read’
‘A sharp, sexy debut that pulls the reader straight into the glamorous and cutthroat world of magazine publishing in 1999 New York City’
‘This book is layered. It inspires. I could not put it down. Bravo Amy!!’
'Buy this book! Get copies for your friends!’
‘This book was absolutely AMAZING! Following Nikki’s journey pulled me in and I was rooting for her on every page … Superb writing!’
 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Amy DuBois Barnett is an award-winning media executive and author who earned national acclaim as editor-in-chief of Honey, Ebony and Teen People – where she made history as the first Black woman to helm a major mainstream US magazine – and as deputy editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar. She has held senior leadership roles at Paramount, Hearst, Disney, Time Inc. and several independently owned media brands. Barnett has a BA from Brown University and an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. She resides in Los Angeles. If I Ruled the World is her debut novel. Follow Amy on Instagram, X and TikTok @amyduboisbarnett.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1398543659
• ISBN 13: 9781398543652
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Simon & Schuster; casetta@mondadori.it; ; Via Mondadori 1,; Segrate Milano; 20090; Italie