So We Meet Again: A Novel

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As seen onThe Today Show!One of the best fall reads!

A cinematic, charming heart-squeeze-of-a-book that has found its way to my Ultimate Comfort Reads shelf.Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author

From the author of the genuinely funny and delightful Loathe at First Sight (NPR),a young Korean American womans journey to finding a new career and new love means learning to embrace the awkward and unexpectedexploring familial expectations, finding your voice, and unimaginably falling for your childhood rival.

When investment banker Jessie Kim is laid off in a virtual meeting and then overhears why (shes already being overpaid anyway for a woman and Asians are worker bees, not someone who can drum up new deals) she delivers an eff you guys speech and storms out.

After moving back home to Tennessee to live with her loving but meddling mother and father, she runs into her childhood nemesisgolden child Daniel Choiat the local Asian grocery store. The smart, charming lawyer appears to have it all...while Jessie has nothing.

Jess begrudgingly accepts Daniels help to relaunch her long abandoned Korean cooking YouTube channel: HANGUK HACKS, showcasing easy meal prep for busy professionals. But just as she discovers Daniels life isnt as perfect as it seems and theres more to him than meets the eye, he shows up for a life-changing business opportunity, and their rivalry is back on . . .

A funny, lovely mother-daughter story. And then theres Danielyummy Danieland great food. Settle in and enjoy! Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author

So We Meet Againis a hilarious read. What can go wrong when, after a quarter-life crisis, you move back in with your hyper-competitive parents This comeback story will charm you from beginning to end. Madeleine Henry, author ofThe Love ProofandBreathe In, Cash Out

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"Funny, romantic and real-world novel. It centers on Jessie Kim, a young Korean woman who is laid off from her finance job... it tackles sexism and racism in gripping ways." The Today Show Some books just feel like an old friend, their first pages embracing you with an instant familiarity and warmth you cant help but sink into. Suzanne Parks So We Meet Again is that kind of book...A cinematic, charming heart-squeeze-of-a-book that has found its way to my Ultimate Comfort Reads shelf. Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A laugh out loud comedy with a warm heart. Jess's journey of finding her way amid the noise of the world's expectations will make you smile and sigh and want to chase your dreams." Sonali Dev, award-winning author of Recipe for Persuasion So We Meet Again is a hilarious read. What can go wrong when, after a quarter-life crisis, you move back in with your hyper-competitive parents This comeback story will charm you from beginning to end. Madeleine Henry, author ofThe Love ProofandBreathe In, Cash Out So We Meet Againby Suzanne Park is a mood booster in book form. Popsugar Heartwarming and empowering. . . Park is a master in crafting comedic yet endearing moments that become the foundation for intricate character development. This is sure to be a hit. Publishers Weekly A charming contemporary romance with heart, humor, and home cooking. . . The plot is packed with mirth and mouthwatering meal descriptions, and the book addresses the heavier subjects of workplace sexism and racism with deftness and care. Kirkus Reviews Breezy and funny . . . A classic love/hate tale to wrap up the summer. Booklist "This engaging romance (Parks second, after Loathe at First Sight) with great characters is highly recommended for fans of Jayci Lees A Sweet Mess." Library Journal(starred review) "This charmer gives you not one, but two delightful kinds of love stories, one between Jessie Kim and her meddling mother and the other between Jessie and her childhood rival Daniel, whom she reunites with when she moves back home to Tennessee after being laid off. PSA: Daniel may just ruin all other modern literary men for you." E! Online A genuinely funny and charismatic heroine shines inLoathe at First Sight, the delightful and eye-opening debut adult novel by Suzanne Park. Parka former stand-up comediannegotiates her energized plot masterfully a multi-layered happy-ever-after. NPR Loathe at First Sightbursts with humor, heart, and great energy. I loved it! Park is a hilarious new voice in womens fiction. Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient Hilarious and poignant, Parks debut sparkles as a great addition to the new voices of the rom com renaissance. Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune Park gives us the story that only she could create. It's hilarious, smart, and the rom-com we need! Alexa Martin, ALA Award-winning author of Intercepted [A] punchy adult debut set in the world of video game design. Park makes tough topics go down easy by couching them in wry humor and lighthearted romance, and her fierce, snarky heroine is irresistible. This smart rom-com is a winner. Publishers Weekly(starred review) on Loathe at First Sight

Author Bio

Suzanne Park is a Korean-American writer who was born and raised in Tennessee. Her two previous adult novels are Loathe at First Sight and So We Meet Again. As a comedienne, she was selected to appear on BET's Coming to the Stage. Suzanne was also the winner of the Seattle Sierra Mist Comedy Competition, and was a semi-finalist in NBC's Stand Up For Diversity showcase in San Francisco. Suzanne graduated from Columbia University and received an MBA from UCLA. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, female offspring, and a sneaky rat that creeps around on her back patio. In her spare time, she procrastinates.