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{{Short description|Book by Meg Cabot}}
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| followed_by = Every Boy's Got One
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'''''Boy Meets Girl''''' is a 2004 [[chick lit]] novel by [[American people|American]] author [[Meg Cabot]]. The book was initially published under the name Meggin Cabot in January 2004 through [[HarperCollins Publishers]], with subsequent reprintings of ''Boy Meets Girl'' using the "Meg Cabot" [[nom de plume]]. ''Boy Meets Girl'' is the second book in the ''Boy'' series, but is only loosely connected to its predecessor ''[[The Boy Next Door (novel)|The Boy Next Door]]''.
'''''Boy Meets Girl''''' is a 2004 [[chick lit]] novel by American author [[Meg Cabot]]. It was first published in January, 2004 by [[HarperCollins Publishers|HarperCollins]], with the author name of "Meggin Cabot"; subsequent printings say "Meg Cabot". It is the second book in the ''Boy'' series, but its story is only loosely connected to that of its predecessor, ''[[The Boy Next Door (novel)|The Boy Next Door]]''.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The book follows Kate Mackenzie, who works in the [[Human Resources]] division of the ''[[New York Journal]]''. She spends much of her days trying to find a good apartment, attempting to avoid her dictator-esque boss Amy, and trying to sort out her complicated relationship with a commitment-phobic boyfriend. Kate begins to despair once Amy forces her to fire an incredibly popular co-worker in one of the office's lunch rooms, which results in the employee suing her for [[wrongful termination]]. Things get even worse when she is also obligated to give a [[deposition]] to the handsome and wealthy Mitch Hertzog. The two are at odds over several things, but Kate finds herself growing wildly attracted to him.
The book follows Kate Mackenzie, who works in the [[Human Resources]] division of the ''[[New York Journal]]''. She spends much of her days trying to find a good apartment, attempting to avoid her dictator-esque boss Amy, and trying to sort out her complicated relationship with a commitment-phobic boyfriend. Kate begins to despair once Amy forces her to fire an incredibly popular co-worker in one of the office's lunch rooms, which results in the employee suing her for [[wrongful termination]]. Things get even worse when she is also obligated to give a [[deposition (law)|deposition]] to the handsome and wealthy Mitch Hertzog. The two are at odds over several things, but Kate finds herself growing wildly attracted to him.


==Reception==
==Reception==
Critical reception for ''Boy Meets Girl'' was mostly positive.<ref>{{cite news|title=Receipts,memosande-mails: A NOVEL APPROACH|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AASB&p_theme=aasb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1002C74112CBA424&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|accessdate=13 April 2013|newspaper=Austin American-Statesman|date=January 17, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Boy Meets Girl|url=http://bookverdict.com/details.xqy?uri=Product-66561152876032.xml|publisher=Library Journal (Book Verdict)|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Boy Meets Girl|url=http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/boy-meets-girl|publisher=RT Book Reviews|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref> [[Publishers Weekly]] commented that the book was "less a novel than a collection of lighthearted barbs, gleeful clichés and panicky (but comic and brief) freakouts" but ultimately stated it was a "fluffy, fun urban fairy tale".<ref>{{cite web|title=Fiction Review: BOY MEETS GIRL|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-008545-2|publisher=Publishers Weekly|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref> The book also garnered a positive reviews from the [[Arizona Republic]] and [[Booklist]].<ref>{{cite news|title=AUTHOR CABOT'S LATEST PUTS 'HUMAN' BACK IN HR PERSONNEL|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/azcentral/access/1814102061.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+15%2C+2004&author=Connie+Midey&pub=Arizona+Republic&desc=AUTHOR+CABOT'S+LATEST+PUTS+'HUMAN'+BACK+IN+HR+PERSONNEL&pqatl=google|accessdate=13 April 2013|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=Jan 15, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Boy Meets Girl|url=http://www.booklistonline.com/Boy-Meets-Girl-Meg-Cabot/pid=870233|publisher=Booklist|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref>
Critical reception for ''Boy Meets Girl'' was mostly positive.<ref>{{cite news|title=Receipts,memosande-mails: A NOVEL APPROACH|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AASB&p_theme=aasb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1002C74112CBA424&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|accessdate=13 April 2013|newspaper=Austin American-Statesman|date=January 17, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Boy Meets Girl|url=http://bookverdict.com/details.xqy?uri=Product-66561152876032.xml|publisher=Library Journal (Book Verdict)|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Boy Meets Girl|url=http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/boy-meets-girl|publisher=RT Book Reviews|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref> [[Publishers Weekly]] commented that the book was "less a novel than a collection of lighthearted barbs, gleeful clichés and panicky (but comic and brief) freakouts" but ultimately stated it was a "fluffy, fun urban fairy tale".<ref>{{cite web|title=Fiction Review: BOY MEETS GIRL|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-008545-2|publisher=Publishers Weekly|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref> The book also garnered a positive reviews from the [[Arizona Republic]] and [[Booklist]].<ref>{{cite news|title=AUTHOR CABOT'S LATEST PUTS 'HUMAN' BACK IN HR PERSONNEL|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/azcentral/access/1814102061.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+15%2C+2004&author=Connie+Midey&pub=Arizona+Republic&desc=AUTHOR+CABOT%27S+LATEST+PUTS+%27HUMAN%27+BACK+IN+HR+PERSONNEL&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630040707/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/azcentral/access/1814102061.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+15,+2004&author=Connie+Midey&pub=Arizona+Republic&desc=AUTHOR+CABOT'S+LATEST+PUTS+'HUMAN'+BACK+IN+HR+PERSONNEL&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 30, 2013|accessdate=13 April 2013|newspaper=Arizona Republic|date=Jan 15, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Boy Meets Girl|url=http://www.booklistonline.com/Boy-Meets-Girl-Meg-Cabot/pid=870233|publisher=Booklist|accessdate=13 April 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official|http://www.megcabot.com/boyseries/boyseries_boymeetsgirl.php}}
*{{official website|http://www.megcabot.com/boyseries/boyseries_boymeetsgirl.php}}

{{Meg Cabot |state=collapsed}}


[[Category:2004 novels]]
[[Category:2004 American novels]]
[[Category:Novels by Meg Cabot]]
[[Category:Novels by Meg Cabot]]
[[Category:Chick lit novels]]

Latest revision as of 15:54, 28 July 2024

Boy Meets Girl
AuthorMeg Cabot (as Meggin Cabot)
LanguageEnglish
SeriesBoy series
GenreChick lit
PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
Publication date
January 2004
Publication placeUnited States
Pages383 pages
ISBN0739439723
Preceded byThe Boy Next Door 
Followed byEvery Boy's Got One 

Boy Meets Girl is a 2004 chick lit novel by American author Meg Cabot. It was first published in January, 2004 by HarperCollins, with the author name of "Meggin Cabot"; subsequent printings say "Meg Cabot". It is the second book in the Boy series, but its story is only loosely connected to that of its predecessor, The Boy Next Door.

Synopsis

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The book follows Kate Mackenzie, who works in the Human Resources division of the New York Journal. She spends much of her days trying to find a good apartment, attempting to avoid her dictator-esque boss Amy, and trying to sort out her complicated relationship with a commitment-phobic boyfriend. Kate begins to despair once Amy forces her to fire an incredibly popular co-worker in one of the office's lunch rooms, which results in the employee suing her for wrongful termination. Things get even worse when she is also obligated to give a deposition to the handsome and wealthy Mitch Hertzog. The two are at odds over several things, but Kate finds herself growing wildly attracted to him.

Reception

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Critical reception for Boy Meets Girl was mostly positive.[1][2][3] Publishers Weekly commented that the book was "less a novel than a collection of lighthearted barbs, gleeful clichés and panicky (but comic and brief) freakouts" but ultimately stated it was a "fluffy, fun urban fairy tale".[4] The book also garnered a positive reviews from the Arizona Republic and Booklist.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Receipts,memosande-mails: A NOVEL APPROACH". Austin American-Statesman. January 17, 2004. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Review: Boy Meets Girl". Library Journal (Book Verdict). Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Review: Boy Meets Girl". RT Book Reviews. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Fiction Review: BOY MEETS GIRL". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  5. ^ "AUTHOR CABOT'S LATEST PUTS 'HUMAN' BACK IN HR PERSONNEL". Arizona Republic. Jan 15, 2004. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Review: Boy Meets Girl". Booklist. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
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