{"product_id":"better-than-the-movies-by-lynn-painter","title":"Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eBetter Than the Movies\u003c\/em\u003e by Lynn Painter is a heartwarming YA romantic comedy about Liz Buxbaum, a high school senior who loves rom-coms—and misses her late mother. When her long-time crush Michael returns to town, Liz hatches a plan to get him to prom…with the help of her irritating neighbor, Wes Bennett, in a classic enemies-to-lovers twist. Through witty banter, parking-lot pranks, and heartfelt moments—like navigating grief and her bond with her stepmother—Liz realizes that real life might just be better than the movies she adores . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWith humor as sharp as its emotional pull, the novel delivers a sweet rollercoaster of laughter, growth, and teenage romance\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLynn Painter, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is a bestselling author of both YA and adult romantic comedies. \u003cem data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eBetter Than the Movies\u003c\/em\u003e marked her YA debut, earning praise for its vibrant humor, authentic teen voices, and rom-com movie homage\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA regular contributor to the \u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eOmaha World-Herald\u003c\/em\u003e, Painter lives with her husband and a “pack of wild children.” She’s known for guzzling energy drinks—like Rockstar or Red Bull—and joking that she’s the anti–Pinterest mom\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookclb.com\/better-than-the-movies-by-lynn-painter\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/bookclb.com\/better-than-the-movies-by-lynn-painter\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePrior to her YA success, she also wrote adult rom-coms such as \u003cem data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eMr. Wrong Number\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"99\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe Do‑Over\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255605027002,"sku":"350MFRPJ5-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_5e439538-61ca-498f-8cb6-d475b57d7534.jpg?v=1761066445","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/better-than-the-movies-by-lynn-painter","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}