Sunny Side Up

“Sunny Side Up is the sweet treat you’ve been craving. You’ll fall in love with Sunny – a modern-day Bridget Jones without the toxic self-loathing – as she navigates the pleasures and perils of being a big girl in a big city. If you love Katie Sturino’s Instagram feed and body positive message, you will love this absolute delight of a novel.” –Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Good in Bed and The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits

“I was team Sunny from page one! Sturino has created a next-gen Sex and the City where furniture store meet cutes are traded for app dating disasters and Carrie’s column is swapped for a Substack newsletter, all set against the backdrop of a new era of NYC hotspots. But at its center–as with the original–is a beating heart of female friendship and an unshakable belief in true love. If you follow Katie on social media, you’ll love how this book is loaded with easter eggs paying homage to the author herself–from Sunny’s pups, to her Max Mara teddy coat, to her Liberty print desk. Full of joy and laugh-out-loud funny moments, this novel was exactly what I needed.”–Becca Freeman, author of The Christmas Orphans Club and co-host of the Bad on Paper podcast

“Funny, poignant, and totally life-affirming, Sunny Side Up will resonate deeply with any woman who has spent her precious time in battle with her own body. I can’t remember when I’ve fallen so deeply in love with a narrator.”–Annabel Monaghan, National bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script

“Sturino expertly outlines her heroine’s body insecurity and makes a powerful case for feeling beautiful at any size. Readers are sure to be inspired.”–Publishers Weekly

“A novel that offers a character unafraid to embrace who she is: smart, sassy, driven, cheerful–and plus size…Hard work and a belief in yourself will result in success in every endeavor, despite bumps in the road.” –Kirkus

“What gripped me about the novel had…everything to do with Sunny’s determination to create an inclusive luxury swimwear line. In real life, Sturino is a body acceptance advocate. In fiction, she takes us along for a clever and stylish ride, from fabric swatches to boardroom presentation to creation of a logo and beyond.”–New York Times, The Summer’s Best Beach Reads

“Sunny Greene, the plus-size 35-year-old narrator of [Sturino’s] debut novel, brings her message of positivity to fiction. Recently divorced, Sunny is determined to move into the next phase of her life – which includes juggling several potential relationships – with confidence.”–Washington Post, 30 books to read this summer

“Escape into a world of designer clothes and trendy NYC restaurants, where career dreams come true at the drop of a hat, preferably by the pool in a flattering swimsuit.”–Oprah Daily, 26 Best Summer Reads of 2025

“I loved every page of this book, I LOVED it. This was pure fun to read!”–Grace Atwood, The Stripe

Katie Sturino is an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate. Through her personal platforms @katiesturino, she lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention.