Absolutely loved this one, this book was such a fun read. Similar stories have been done before, like Notting Hill, but this didn't seem like a repeat story. I really enjoyed the whole they liked eachother 10 years ago and still like eachother now thing, it was meant to be! I was grinning throughout reading it, It made me feel all the things. I would definitely recommend this one.

Very entertaining and enjoyable romance! Likable characters that are quite realistic despite the "Hollywood" setting. Absolutely charming love story!

I love the dual timeline in this story. It seamless flowed from past to present with fun magazine articles thrown in the mix. The pacing was on point which can be difficult to accomplish when tackling dual timelines.

I simply loved the chemistry between Gabe and Chani. I honestly wanted this story to keep going and never end. This is definitely a top favorite of the year for me and I’m so honored I got a chance to read an arc!

I really enjoyed this book! The story is about a young journalist who is tasked with profiling her celebrity crush. The simple interview becomes a weekend to remember and was more than she ever could've imagined. The story evolved and 10 years later, they are still infatuated with one another but have baggage to unpack from their first weekend together all those years ago. Loved how through all of the highs and lows each character faced in their careers/personal lives, they still found their way back to one another.

This book just didn’t really do it for me. I found it slow. I wanted to love it, as an OwnVoices reviewer, it I didn’t love the protagonist, and though the whole premise wasn’t particularly flattering to female journalists. I think this will be a quick, fun read for anyone who can see past the stereotyping, but I couldn’t.

Thanks for the opportunity to read this!

Full of emotional depth and humour, FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK is a whip-smart, slow burn romance that explores the possibility of an everyday person and a celebrity falling for each other.

Covering a span of ten years, Sussman jumps between what happened back then and what’s happening now, as she takes us through the budding relationship between Hollywood heartthrob Gabe and journalist Chani. The pages sizzle with tension and witty banter and I was sucked into their world from the first chapter.

The way this book was structured, relying on the alternating timelines and well as articles and posts to lay out the story, was fresh and different. This is a book I’m still thinking about days after I finished it.

Also: I requested this book before I even read the synopsis based on how great the cover was so this is definitely a case of when judging a book by its cover pays off in spades.

My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.

THIS BOOK. I devoured this book in three days (well three nights really since I stayed up way past my bed time a few days in a row reading this amazing story) and it was one of the best decisions.

Chani is a relatable main character in her awkwardness and uncertainty in herself. Gabe is the perfect mix of self deprecating humor and level headed charm. Their story is beautiful.

I feel like I will be gushing about this book for a LONG time and cannot wait to see what this author does next

Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman was a sometimes interesting read for me, but confusing as well. It is told in current time and flashbacks from ten years prior. I found the timeline somewhat difficult to keep track of at times and the story did not always flow when going back and forth. There were random articles, blog posts, and reviews thrown in here and there that I'm not so sure contributed to the enjoyment of the story. There were parts I really liked, but for the most part, I was not invested in the storyline or characters.

I had some initial hesitations about the ethics of the premise (journalist falling for their subject…eek), and some of Chani’s behavior and decisions did make me uncomfortable. But ultimately, the decade-spanning yearning between the characters won me over, especially on Gabe’s part. He is ridiculously sweet. (He created Chani’s vision of a perfect day after reading her blog post about it years ago! Come on!) Also, this may be an unpopular opinion, but I don’t think the cutesy cover is reflective of the book at all.

Ok, this book was so so good! I devoured it in less than 24 hours, I could NOT put it down! I love stories about writers interviewing celebrities (somewhat like Daisy Jones and Evelyn Hugo), so this was right up my alley!

I really liked Chani and Gabe’s characters, and Oliver was definitely a favorite. The celeb glamor, the parties, the red carpet, the impact/consequences of fame - it all sucked me in. The alternating timeline worked really well and the celeb gossip articles, interviews, and blog posts interspersed throughout gave a great depth to the story.

This one needs a permanent spot on my shelves ASAP!

An absolutely perfect second chance romance. The characters are both flawed and completely likable, a refreshing bit of escapism.

Chani Horowitz interviews her celebrity crush, Gabe Parker, over the course of a weekend and publishes a viral profile on him that finally gets her noticed as a writer. While she’s always insisted that nothing happened, many suspect that she slept her way to that access with Gabe. Ten years later, she’s asked to write an updated profile on Gabe Parker.

Funny You Should Ask takes us between that first interview ten years ago and Chani’s present interview. I really enjoyed the format of this. It gave me just enough in each then and now to leave me wanting more. The romance scenes are just spicy enough without being over the top.

I adored this story. I loved Chani and the Jewish rep. I loved the friendship that Chani had with Oliver, he was by far one of my favorite characters in the book. I loved that its about a celebrity and a regular person, those are some of my favorites. Both characters are going through a lot, digesting it together. The writing was great and I really liked this! I'm excited for more by Elissa!

Ten years ago Chani got to interview Gabe Parker, her celebrity crush and an actor about to start a big new project. The interview goes viral and heer career can finally begin. Nowadays, she still thinks about that weekeend and Gabe Parker ir preparing his comeback after rehab and a divorce and Chani is interviewing him again.

So, I love movies as much as I love books. Give me a book about movies or a movie about books and I'll be happy. When I saw the premise for the book and it even mentioned The Philadelphia Story (one of my favorite movies of all time - and I go agree with everything Chani said about it), I knew I had to read it. Unfortunately, this was one ended up being a disappointment.

It began fine enough, the two main characters were likeable at the beginning even though Chani started annoying me when she just reinforced tropes and stereotypes in her inner monologues. But I think what really let me down was that the book felt pointless. I couldn't feel the chemistry between them and I also couldn't feel the tension that was supposed to propel the plot forward. The book never makes it clear why they can't be together in the past nor in the present so I just didn't root for them, because they were the ones that were getting in their own way. The only attempt at tension was solely based on miscommunication and I hate this trope. That particular discussion by the end was so unnecessary, another attempt at tension that fell flat. The flashbacks felt pointless because the information was just repeated in present-day conversations so it just made the story bloated. I also felt too many threads were woven in the book and some were just dropped without resolution or a hint of what might happen. But there were some points that were extremely overdone (there were so many stories about Jeremy - we got it, he is the crummy ex).

On a last note, the book keeps saying how good the article that she wrote was but the fragments that we got to read were just weird and strangely written.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and publisher for the ARC.

I LOVED this book so much. I read it in less than 24 hours because I couldn't put it down. A journalist, Chani, meets with her celebrity crush, Gabe, to write a profile on his latest role he's doing for a movie. Her piece on him changes her life (his as well) and the story goes back and forth from that interview (and crazy weekend) and forward ten years when they meet again.

This is a famous/non-famous romance that really hooked me. I laughed, I felt so many emotions as they reunited wanting to know what actually happened between them. I could see this being a movie for sure. Excellent read!

When I first started reading FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK by Elissa Sussman, I had to put it down because I was genuinely bored? I usually like stories that have flashbacks and other formats of writing like articles and blog posts scattered throughout the book but this one was difficult to follow?

The formatting of the book could’ve done a better job of presenting a more cohesive story. But despite that! Once I switched to the audiobook, I couldn’t put it down. Maybe because I was able to read the story at a faster pace - it became much more enjoyable. But I was definitely left wanting more by the end of it. I just wanted more from Chani and Gabe.

For this one, I would absolutely recommend the audiobook!

Funny You Should Ask is an unputdownable new rom com from a new to me author! I loved this book and found myself laughing out loud at the dialect between Chani and Gabe. They have such an easy witty banter and I really enjoyed getting to know the characters. I also really enjoyed reading a story from the perspective of a writer who writes profile pieces on celebrities. This was such an interesting and unique take and I loved it! The perfect summer read!

If you're a fan of celebrity and pop culture, you absolutely must read this book! It was so fun and inventive -- couldn't put it down!

Chani Horowitz is assigned to interview Gabe Parker, a total heartthrob, the new James Bond, and her current background photo on her phone. She's had a serious crush on this guy since the first time she saw him in a movie. After a series of awkward interview questions and a couple beers, photos of them together go viral and the tabloids go crazy. And that was ten years ago.

Fast forward to now- Chani, who is well-known for her celebrity profiles and collection of published essays is yet again assigned to interview the now notorious Gabe Parker. It always comes back to him.

This time-hopping story is full of cover-your-face-out-of-third-party-embarrassment awkwardness and I am here for it. Drunken party games - check. Panic-denying drugs that aren't being offered to you- check. A hot shirtless hunk holding a puppy- check. Elissa Sussman does a great job writing characters that are super relatable because celebrities- well they're just like us!

I had a hard time with this book. The actual storyline is really good, but other “articles” were woven in throughout which made it hard to follow. There was also a non-linear timeline that was confusing to follow. Overall, this was a good book, but I’d include a disclaimer before recommending to a friend.