Books like Baby needs a new pair of shoes by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Delilah "Baby" Sampson is a bright, college‑going woman who loves indulgence—from literature to cocktails to high‑fashion footwear. When a debt forces her to leave school, she takes a low‑wage window‑washing job and dreams of a pair of Jimmy Choos. To afford them, she turns to the glamorous, high‑stakes world of gambling.
Along with a quirky entourage—including an elderly movie star, two Brazilian lesbians, and a political figure—Delilah tackles casino games, discovering a natural flair for risk. Each win brings her closer to that prized shoe set, but the blurring line between pursuit and addiction threatens her relationships and finances.
Set against the backdrop of casino culture, the novel blends romance, humor, and a critique of material desire while following a young woman’s search for both status and self‑worth.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Authors: Lauren Baratz-Logsted
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