When the PR firm Ellie Cooke works for is taken over by an uber-environmentalist, Ellie has to do whatever it takes to save her job. She starts learning everything she can about going green. and completely overhauls her life. It is tough going.... no mindless shopping? spending twice as long to get somewhere just because it is a greener way to travel? And how will she ever remember to bring one of the dozens of those reuseable shopping bags she has accumulated with her when she goes shopping?
This book was so much fun. It was laugh-out-loud funny. It reminded me a lot of the Shopaholic books by Sophie Kinsella, so if you enjoy those, you will love this. I highly remcommend tiis entertaining novel.

This was my first Nick Spalding book so I had no idea what to expect but I was laughing out loud within the first several pages. The main character, Ellie Cooke, is somewhat of a trainwreck when she realizes the PR firm she works for might be going under and she will therefore be out of a job. But when the firm is sold to a big shot environmentalist she pulls out every possible stop to save her job including filling the office space with plants, investing in environmentally sustainable underwear and more comical endeavors. If you're looking for some satire and humor set against a British office environment then this is your book!

Nick Spalding gives us another fun read with Going Green! Ellie Cooke is a thirtysomething working in PR. Unfortunately, the company she is employed with is going under. In swoops Nolan Reece to save the day! He not only keeps Ellie on staff, but promotes her. There is the small issue of Ellie pretending to be more environmentally aware than she actually is. Plus she is developing feelings for her new boss. All of this mixed in with the usual hijinks I've come to expect from Spalding's books makes for a fun read!

There were times in the book when Ellie was a bit much. I'm glad I stuck with her though and got to the ending! Loved the ending. I hope Spalding writes a follow up on how Ellie is doing in the future. She developed as a character and I want to know if those changes stick! It was refreshing to read a humorous book. The humor is always right in your face with Spalding and I enjoy it. It was also a great way to get you thinking more about the environment without being so gloom and doom only. You realize you cannot do everything, but you could probably be doing more - just like Ellie!

As an American I had to laugh at Ellie and her pot plants. Here we say potted, so with this being a Spalding book I thought for a moment Ellie might be decorating the office with marijauna plants because she was confused. It seemed plausible for one of his characters to be that silly, but it was just my own ignorance.

If you enjoy Spalding's other books then you will love Going Green! If you do not like over the top scenarios where characters make fools of themselves then you should give this a pass. I just discovered this author in 2020 and I'm glad I did. I have definitely needed the laughs!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

A light humorous read. We met Ellie who discovers going green may be the only way to keep her job. Her attempts to become environmentally friendly also have a serious side and may make the reader question how 'green' they actually are. The twist at the end was totally unexpected and made for an interesting ending.

If you need a rip roaring laugh, this is the book to read. Narrated by the main character, Ellie, it gives a running monologue of her every thought and conversation. Her choice of words and inner monologues will leave you in stitches. It is a very humorous story about how she changes her lifestyle to suit her job and her boss. The catastrophes that befall her are strange and funny. An all out out great book.

This was just a good fun read 😁 I’m a HUGE fan of British romantic comedies (although this one wasn’t the love story I was expecting!) and if you are too then I highly recommend @nick.spalding! Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Releasing Dec 8th! 5/5 ⭐️#netgalleyreview #bookstagram #reader #bookworm #booknerd

I don’t read enough purely comic novels but after finishing this one, I think it’s a genre that I could really do with indulging in every now and then.

Ellie Cooke is a publicist who somehow manages to land herself in the strangest, most hilarious situations. When a new manager turns up at work with a mission to create the most environmentally friendly PR agency around, there is talk of job losses but Ellie is determined to prove her worth to her Nolan. She will become the greenest, most eco-conscious employee the world of PR has ever seen.

I genuinely howled with laughter several times while reading this book. The humour isn’t subtle at all, so I really think the magic is all in Spalding’s writing style. It’s the way he writes sentences and delivers the punchlines that made it very funny. Without this talent, I suspect that I may have found Ellie to be a pretty unrealistic, bumbling hindrance which wouldn’t have helped me get on board with her character development at all.

In Chapter Five, we are introduced to Young Adrian who is described as such an insignificant person that were he a character in a novel, he wouldn't even appear until Chapter Five. I love books that display self-awareness. I wasn’t expecting it but it added to the quirky, tongue-in-cheek vibe of the whole narrative and I thought it was genius.

Of course, there are some serious parts too. There’s a chapter where Ellie conducts some market research with her brother’s Year 6 class. She is amazed at how much they know about climate change and what’s really going on in the world. This is actually the catalyst for her monumental character shift. Seeing how scared these kids are for their future and realising that the adults of today are responsible for making that future bright and safe for them gives her (as it should give us too) the kick up the backside to make some real changes to make a big difference.

It even got philosophical in places. Reflections on why society is the way it is are essential to understanding how we can change it and watching Ellie have these revelations was really lovely to watch. It made me feel that if someone who worships fast fashion, gas-guzzling cars and uses a different plastic water bottle every day can change their lifestyle, anyone can.

Ultimately, this is a simple story about a woman growing and continuing to strive to be a better person. There is a romance thrown in that I had my doubts about from the very start but it is what drives Ellie in certain parts of the book, so although it was certainly a necessary part of the story, she doesn’t need a man to be the very best version of herself. In fact, we can all be the very best versions of ourselves without anyone’s ‘advice’ or influence at all.

Going Green is a hilarious, heartwarming story about making the world a better place. It’s very rare that a book makes me belly laugh like this one did, so I have to thank Nick Spalding for that. I highly recommend it, if you’re looking for a fantastic character arc and inspiration to do better.

Girl lies about being environmentally conscious in an effort to keep her job at a PR company. She falls for her new boss who thinks she’s as green as he is. What could possibly go wrong?

This was an enjoyable read. It reminded me a lot of Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic series in writing style and voice. It’s all a bit madcap! And what a twist that I didn’t see coming!

Nick Spalding's new novel 'Going Green' is a hilarious series of events, all rooted in our heroine's quest to save her job (and perhaps the planet). At the outset, Ellie Cooke is a consumer of fast fashion, owns a gas guzzling car and buys a plastic bottle with every Boots Meal Deal. Enter Nolan Reece, Ellie's new environmentally conscious boss who has been drafted in to save Ellie's PR company from ruin by rebranding it as an eco-friendly business. If Ellie is to save her job, she needs to get serious about the environment... or at least keep up appearances for as long as she needs to. And perhaps a romance with the 'unconventionally handsome' Adam Driveresque Nolan could be an added bonus.

The main reason I enjoyed this book was because of Ellie. She manages to get herself in a lot of ridiculous situations (being dressed as a plastic bottle and doing The Time Warp gives you a flavour of it...) but her character development is completely authentic. What starts as faking enthusiasm for preserving the environment turns into genuine passion. Ellie is a strong heroine, to me giving off Becky Bloomwood vibes, always trying to do the right thing but not necessarily always pulling it off with the most elegance.

Spalding's writing style also adds to the comedy throughout. Ellie narration regularly breaks the fourth wall to banter with the reader which were my favourite moments, plus the chapter headings are delightful. The book finishes with a truly great twist (which I guessed only a few pages ahead which is a record for me!) which caps off the storyline perfectly. Such a good ending!

All in all, do not go into this if you are wanting lots of romantic content. However, Ellie's character (as bizarre as the situations she finds herself in are) makes the whole thing more than worth the read. Get ready to laugh and learn a thing or two about being an environmentalist at the same time. 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have to say I enjoyed this book. It is a light read and not exactly challenging but then again sometimes you just want something comfortable in these uncomfortable times.
A great book to settle down on the sofa with on a cold winter's day.
Humorous rather than hilarious but none the worse for that.

A light fun read of a young woman trying to survive working in the ups and downs of a business in PR. When a new owner takes over with the intention of targeting clients working a green issue, she sets out to present herself as being committed to those issues to keep her job. Being ignorant of such matters it results in making some hilarious blunders until something happens to bring her up short to face the harsh realities of cutthroat business. Hilarious

When the PR company Ellie works at is bought out, she is desperate to keep her job. Nolan, the new owner intends to change direction of the firm, they will now only be taking on clients that specialise in eco-friendly ideas. Ellie is not that environmentally conscious however she tries everything to secure her position. This leads to her becoming Nolans second in command and when she discovers Nolan’s big secret his threats spur her on to standing up for herself and the clients she has come to really believe in.

This is a light hearted read, that will make you laugh. There is an empowering moment at the end which has all the feels or ‘that’ scene in Bridget Jones Diary, where Bridget tells Daniel where to go. Hilarious!

A really funny and yep LOL a lot of the time read
Was unsure after reading ‘Logging Off’ earlier this year if would love or kinda like this but for me this was way way better ( and Logging Off wasn’t bad )
This time the author takes on the persona of Ellie, a ‘normal’ 30’s surviving in P.R. kind of gal who like everyone else in the office is shocked when the company is sold
to Green God ‘Nolan’....some changes are needed in her life and career to appear Green and in the authors clever way of Adrian Moleish style and ‘chatting’ to you she tries her best to do this, there are some pure comedy gold chapters especially when she visits the Vegan Food Company and when she goes for a meal to a veggie restaurant that encourages tropical birds to ‘dine with you’ plus the carnival chapter
There is a bit of OTT ness is some of the dialogue but that’s ok and when Ellie falls for Nolan you start to realise how much you like her....and then the story really starts
Not too preachy on Green issues and those raised are done in an interesting and often humorous way
Very real, very funny, very readable and very needed in 2020

9/10
5 Stars

I am a huge Nick Spalding fan since reading Fat Chance so I jumped at the chance to read this.

Ellie Cooke's character was incredibly relatable and I thought this had an important message wrapped up witihin the humour of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the ARC

I’ve loved Nick Spalding’s books for so long now, they’re always ones I recommend to people as they’re guaranteed to pop a smile on your face and make you laugh out loud!

Poor Ellie, she didn’t half have some bad luck in this one. As always, Nick Spalding included some cringey embarrassing moments for our protagonist that were so funny to read. I mean when she visited Paradise in Flight and discovered the only cockatoo in the world to love tacos, I actually laughed out loud at her experience! I liked the character of Ellie, but she didn’t exactly make things easier for herself, but by doing that she made the story so much funnier so I can’t complain about that! As usual, Spalding didn’t disappoint! I won’t lie, it’s not my favourite book of his, but he has so many fab reads it’s going to be hard to top some of them for me. I did still love it though!

As much as this is a light hearted comical read, there is such a deeper message in this one. As you can tell, this one is all about the environment, and through Ellie’s antics, there’s that warning we all need to take note of, we need to do that little bit more. I don’t think I’ll go as far as wearing hessian knickers, but it did make me think about what I do, and what I can do more of (or less) for the environment.

I enjoyed this book it was an easy read combining humour with an important message for today’s society.

The protagonist is Ellie Cooke working for a PR company that is taken over by a new owner Nolan Reece who changes the direction of the company to all things green and environmentally friendly.

The book is light hearted and Ellie finds her self in some ridiculous situations trying to improve her green credentials. Ellie’s character is relatable , quirky and comes across as genuine..

The nature of the book is humorous and entertaining with a relevant ethical message for today and showing that people can do their small bit for the environment .
A refreshing light hearted read that gets the message across.

Thanks to Net galley and Amazon publishing for this ARC copy.

Comedy is make or break for me!
I feel bad about not finishing this ARC which I specifically requested. I was not a huge fan of Spalding’s book Logging Off as the humour was amiss for me. I actually loved the premise of the book and message behind it. I thought I may have been too critical at the time so I gave Going Green a go as the synopsis intrigued me. The humour again was amiss for me... it’s very slapstick and overdone at times. A few chapters in and I couldn’t get into the writing. I think it is marmite humour #loveitorhate. If you’re into escapist fiction, lighthearted and easy-reading comical books then this may be a great read for you but this was not my cup of tea.

What a riotously funny and refreshing read. I love that Spalding has combined a relevant environmental theme with a hilarious take you away from it all book - thanks for the great time!

The main character has a relatable personality and I liked all the information about climate change, the environment, etc. There were a few inconsistencies (one chapter the main character was able to wrestle a man under her arm because she had been to the gym so much, another chapter mentioned her never getting to the gym so her gym leggings were practically new) but overall I enjoyed the book. Some chapters did seem a little drawn out and I did get bored with the story once or twice, which is why I rated it a 4.

I've requested Going Green because it promised hilarity and I thought I need a bit of fun in my life right about now. Overall I cannot say it disappointed. There's enough situational and language humor, even a bit of sarcasm/irony. It made me laugh/chuckle inwardly quite a few times, but for some reason that I can't put my finger on, it didn't make me laugh out loud nor made me think to myself: "this is so funny".

As light reads go, this is well written. The writing itself is solid, the plot developed nicely and I really enjoyed the main female character. In fact the strong point of this novel is its female character. A well balanced woman, good at her job and she knows it. She does have some insecurities, but nothing major just those good insecurities that help us keep our head on our shoulders while allowing us to improve when we have the right info/proof. Despite getting from mediocre employee to CEO in a matter of months(I think) it didn't feel pushed at all, as it's clear she was just complacent, preferring a quiet life that ends at 17.30 on the dot instead of pushing herself a little bit more. She also handled well both her lovers, without unnecessary humiliations that one tends to read in this type of books.
The irony of a male author giving us such a good female character in a light read(chick lit) is not lost on me ;).

All in all an enjoyable read if you are looking for something that's not challenging and relatively funny.