Nip ‘N’ Tuck – Kathy Lette

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Nip ‘N’ Tuck by Kathy Lette is a sharp, witty contemporary fiction novel that dives headfirst into the world of ageing, vanity, and midlife reinvention. Best known for her irreverent humour and fearless commentary on modern womanhood, Lette delivers a story that’s both laugh-out-loud funny and painfully relatable. Set in the competitive world of media and cosmetic surgery, this novel explores the insecurities and absurdities women face as they approach forty.

The story follows Lizzie, a successful journalist whose seemingly perfect life unravels when she loses her job to a younger colleague and her surgeon husband falls for a glamorous actress. As Lizzie wrestles with betrayal and self-doubt, she begins to question whether brains truly matter more than beauty in a society obsessed with appearances. Faced with pressure from every side, she contemplates cosmetic surgery to reclaim her sense of worth and perhaps her marriage too — but not without Lette’s signature tongue-in-cheek satire.

While not part of a series, Nip ‘N’ Tuck stands out as one of Kathy Lette’s boldest social commentaries, perfectly suited to readers who enjoy clever, feminist-driven fiction with a biting comedic edge. It’s the ideal pick for anyone who loved Bridget Jones’s Diary or Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner.