As a fellow entertainment journalist, this was a wild read. Unfortunately, the real job isn't as glamorous or revealing as this book made it seem but I do not hold it against the book for taking dramatic license to make the story more interesting. My favorite part was actually reading adult Chani and Gabe navigate through their repressed feelings. It was more dynamic than their somehow slow-burn whirlwind interview in their 20s. Maybe that's more of a sign of me getting older than any critique of this book.

What a great debut romantic comedy! Loved the plot - it was creative and new and what a great book cover that is distinct and has become this author’s calling card. Highly recommend

The cover of "Funny You Should Ask" initially intrigued me with promises of second chances and Hollywood romance. However, as I delved into the story, my enthusiasm waned.

Chani Horowitz, a writer, is tasked with profiling Gabe Parker, a famous actor, reigniting unresolved tension from their brief past encounter a decade ago. The narrative shifts between past and present, exploring the impact of their intense connection.

While the concept of rekindling romance held promise, the execution fell short. Characters, particularly Gabe, lacked depth beyond surface descriptions, and their motivations felt underdeveloped. The progression of their relationship relied heavily on instant chemistry rather than organic growth, which made it feel forced.

The inclusion of Chani's blog posts disrupted the narrative flow instead of enriching it, and the writing occasionally veered into contrived or cringeworthy moments.

Despite these flaws, "Funny You Should Ask" has strengths, including the insightful journal articles that provide depth to the storytelling and offer a unique perspective on public perception.

In conclusion, while Elissa Sussman's novel didn't fully captivate me, it did hold some intrigue with its premise and occasional charm. Fans of celebrity romances and second chance stories may find enjoyment, though uneven pacing and character development may be off-putting. For me, it was a decent read that didn't quite meet its potential but still had its moments.

This book sat on my to read shelf for way too long. I regret not reading it sooner but am so happy to have read it. Loved the story. Loved the banter. The pace and direction is perfect. I couldn’t put it down. My only regret is not reading it sooner. I’m here for all the second chance love stories. Knowing someone for 72 hours and then not being a part of each other’s world for 10 years just to realize the spark is still there, yes please! Loved this book. Definitely would recommend to all my friends.

Chani comes off as crushing hard, man-obsessed, lacking confidence, and overall not a strong female lead. Personally not here for it.

3-4 stars and 5 for the right readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC.

A moving romance told in multiple narratives that explores fame, the connection between the past and present, and a second chance at love.

I loved this book so much. It was such a fun fresh take. I read it very quickly and I loved the second chance romance. I liked the alternating timelines.

I really liked this book. It made me laugh out loud and I was really drawn to both main characters. I liked the back and forth of then and now as well as the magazine articles and reviews tossed in. I recommend this book.

I will always love and recomend a second chance romance. However, this book felt like a really big anti climatic buildup to an unsurprising ending. There were a lot of moments in which a suspenseful plot could have been built up, but it fell short. I guess it reflects the character"s strong moral code, but it was not a super exciting story to me.

Overall, the story wasn't bad. It was kind of cute, but the flow was hard to follow at times due to all the jumping around. It also got a little old as it retold the same timeline from different perspectives.

This, unfortunately, didn't work for me. The writing was good, but the story was tissue-paper thin and just rife with eyeroll-inducing moments.

Thank you, NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine, for the digital ARC of “Funny You Should Ask.” There was a lot of hype surrounding this rom com, with many insinuating that it’s based on a journalist and her encounter with Chris Evans. I felt the story in the novel was a bit far fetched, and the insta-love fell a little flat. Both characters acted immaturely at times. I did enjoy the voice and the smart way the book was written. Overall, it was an easy read and an enjoyable romance.

I book hasn’t made me feel so many things in a long time. I read it so fast and couldn’t wait to have some time to seat and read. I love it so much. It’s so well written and I feel so connected to it.

This was a solidly enjoyable romcom. I liked the main character, enjoyed the way the relationship unfolded across the decade. I wasn't always the largest fan of the article snippets. In theory I liked the idea as a way of using non-narrative storytelling devices and sometimes I really liked them, but some of them didn't work for me. Generally though, this was an enjoyable read.

"Funny You Should Ask" follows Chani Horowitz, a writer who finds herself interviewing her ultimate celebrity crush, Gabe Parker, which leads to a life-changing weekend. Fast forward ten years, and Chani is presented with an opportunity to interview Gabe... for the second time. Chani, who is now a successful writer, has to confront the chemistry between her and Gabe and the lasting impact of their choices. With wit, emotion, and a touch of Hollywood glamour, "Funny You Should Ask" captures the essence of contemporary fiction. Easy five stars for this engaging and satisfying read.

Then - 20-something Chani Horowitz is struggling to cement her writing career before she's hired to write a profile of movie star Gabe Parker - her #1 celeb crush & latest James Bond. She wants to play it cool but it turns out to be life-changing; a whirlwind weekend that has the tabloids buzzing and her getting closer to Gabe than planned. Now - it's been 10yrs, a brutal divorce and several therapy sessions later, Chani is back in L.A. as a successful writer with a dream career. When Gabe's PR team requests that she do a 2nd interview - Chani wants to know if those seventy-two hours were as memorable to Gabe as they were to her.

This dual timeline, second chance romance has us going between then and now in the story of Gabe and Chani. Gabe seems like a pretty typical celeb and Chani is a hardworking writer, trying to make it in the writing world - I could see something like this happening in real life! Apparently the story is loosely based on Edith Zimmerman's interview with Chris Evans in 2011 for GQ. I found the chemistry a bit lacking and I didn't really connect with the characters. Not my fav book, but not the worst either.

Thank you to Penguin Random for my e-copy.

From page 3 I was hooked and knew this would be one of my favorite books of all time!

I LOVE this book and I LOVE Gabe Parker 🥺🥺

I love second chance romances so you know it would be a fav of mine I don’t even have words just obsessed!

It has all the best things: second chance, Hollywood, famous actor falling in love with a journalist, ugh all the best possible components

I liked the alternating timelines and seeing Chani, Gabe, and Ollie(!!) grow throughout the book and getting to read articles Chani wrote as well as other articles written through out

If I’m being honest (but I’m sure not just me) we all dream of having our celebrity crush fall in love with us or have that once in a lifetime interaction with them and this book is THAT - it’s the dream!

Definitely pick this book up you won’t regret it - I’d give it 10 stars if I could!

I can’t wait to read the article it was based on!

Ten years after writer Chani wrote The Profile on movie star Gabe, the two reunite for a second interview. Will this interview be as memorable as the first seventy two hours they spent together?

I loved this! I listened to the audiobook, and I could not stop!

This one fell a little flat for me. The character's chemistry seemed non-existent, he was a cinnamon roll with zero personality otherwise and she was mean -- to him AND his family (upon their very first meeting, yikes). It did make me laugh, though, so I gave it an extra star.

I enjoyed this book. It was just a sweet, refreshing book for me to read! I would definitely recommend this book.