Coming Attractions: Author's Edition

Awesome book! I highly recommend Bobbi Marolt as one of the must read authors of all time!!

As far as I can tell, 'Coming Attractions' is the only book published by Bobbi Marolt. After reading the book, I'm disappointed she hasn't released anything else. Marolt brings together two women who are emotionally distant from the world and has them fall effortlessly in love. However, they both have hurdles to overcome before they can truly be together forever. Helen, a newspaper columnist, is popular in New York and begins to take chances with her column. She chooses topics that make people examine Helen's personal life (or lack thereof) more closely. Public reaction to her topics is the catalyst that makes Helen want to come out and come clean. Her publisher is supportive, so Helen moves forward with her plans. Helen employs the help of her show biz lesbian friends to organize a show called "coming attraction" where a large group of popular entertainers from all venues will come out of the closet together. Helen hopes to include Cory, a popular concert pianist. Initially, Helen says she'll come out when she has a lifetime lover on her arm, but changes her mind when she realizes Helen is serious. As Helen begins to deal with Cory's reluctance, she falls victim to an almost fatal plane crash and begins to reevaluate everything in her life. This was a well-written, enjoyable story that lets the author's talent shine. The characters are likable and easy to relate to. 'Coming Attractions' is highly recommended by this reader, as I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.

Contains all the immediacy that living in New York City entails. Wonderfully drawn characters. I felt Cory and Helen were real people with some big issues to overcome. This was a perfect book to read in a day. It is a real page turner with lots of twists and turns. My only issue is Helen's need for Cory to out herself to the public before she was ready. It was akin to emotional blackmail. However it wouldn't stop me from enjoying the story or the characters. I only regret that I can not find more books by this author.

This is a pleasant read filled with humor, politics, and love. Marlot presents a picture of the struggles between two people who have to beat their own demons. I would recommend buy the book and enjoy the ride.

This book has two plots. One is about a famous New York newspaper columnist who decides she wants to come out of the closet. She arranges for a concert where famous stars from Hollywood and Broadway will perform and then all of them will announce to the world at the same time that they are gays and lesbians. That's the fantasy part of the book. The more realistic plot is about the columnist, Helen, starting a new relationship with a classical pianist, Cory, and whether they will be able to make the relationship work when they want some very different things. Throw in a plane crash that nearly kills Helen and you have the book. It's a short and easy book to read. Not great literature, but a pleasant enough read for a couple of hours.