Jo Baker

Offcomer Jo Baker

Publisher Marketing: Against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, recent Oxford graduate Claire is a mess. She s trapped in a disastrous relationship with a young academic, working a dead end job, stunned by the emergence of secrets from her mother s past, and seemingly addicted to self-destructive behavior. But like the ceasefire that has brought renewed hope to Belfast, Claire too is afforded an opportunity to reflect, gradually learning to accept herself and to discover her sense of self-esteem and self-worth." Review Citations: Library Journal 03/15/2015 pg. 71 (EAN 9781633793323, Compact Disc) Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014 (EAN 9780804172615, Paperback) Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 22 (EAN 9780804172615, Paperback) Shelf Awareness 12/23/2014 (EAN 9780804172615, Paperback) New York Times Book Review 01/25/2015 pg. 19 (EAN 9780804172615, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Baker, Jo Jo Baker was educated at Oxford and now lives in Belfast where she runs the Belfast Literary Festival. This is her first novel. Contributor Bio:  Barber, Nicola NICOLA BARBER has appeared on stage in New York and across the country, including with Scarlett Johnansson in "The Nanny Diaries." She holds a degree in theatre arts from UNC-Chapel Hill, and has taken classes at the London Academy of Dramatic Art. She has been training and performing voiceovers since 2001, and can be heard in video games, animation, commercials, and corporate videos, as well as on award-winning audiobooks.