The Opposite of Me is the story of 29-year-old twin sisters who are complete opposites - or so they think. People magazine gave it 3.5 out of 4 stars, and Jennifer Weiner calls it "fresh, funny, and satisfying; a terrific book." It's also a Redbook magazine pick. You can read the first chapter here and order it here.  And if you love books and chocolates as much as I do, sign up for my newsletter in the box to the right. You'll never get spam, just news about my upcoming second book, Skipping a Beat, plus a chance to win Godivas and free books!         

LATEST NEWS:

• Skipping a Beat to be published February 23, 2011
• Rights to The Opposite of Me sold in China!
• People gives The Opposite of Me 3.5 out of 4 stars, writing, "Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging characters - the sisters' bumbling parents are especially endearing - keep things fresh."
• The Opposite of Me gets an incredible endorsement from #1 bestseller Jennifer Weiner - here!
•  Redbook magazine calls The Opposite of Me "smart, soulful" and choses it as a March book pick   
• Booklist says The Opposite of Me is "fresh, appealing," and "by turns funny and poignant."
• "It's warm, it's whimsical, and it's a winner..." says the Courier-Mail (Australia)
• Sarah featured on NPR's "All Things Considered,"  "Get That Book Deal: Three Books Tell You How."
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• The Opposite of Me (German title: Frauen Sind So) publishes in Germany on April 1, 2010
• Random House Spain wins world Spanish rights for The Opposite of Me.