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Cars, Coffee, and a Badass Ninja Toilet: Julia Karr Hardcover – September 1, 2017

by K.C. Hilton (Author)

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If you deal with customers day after day who drive you insane, give you reasons to drink alcohol, or make you want to quit your job, this book is definitely for you. And maybe a few of your friends. Rest assured, you are not alone.

A chaotic and hilarious portrait of a used car lot owner, Julia Karr. Her feisty attitude and fearless approach to managing a business, how it affects her home life and dealings with customers will have you scratching your head about humanity.

Print length

276 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Book Boss Publishing
Publication date

September 1, 2017
Dimensions

5.51 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

0692937900
ISBN-13

978-0692937907
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Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite: A rollicking read, humorous, and filled with drama; a book that keeps you in your seat for long hours and that fills you with laughter.Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite: A joy to read, an absolute page-turner, and a cautionary tale for anyone who thinks being in business for yourself is easy -- it isn't. Most highly recommended. Reviewed by Gisela Dixon for Readers' Favorite: A fun and entertaining read. The writing style is very engaging and creative. I appreciated how K.C. Hilton has highlighted the inherent gender bias and sexism that she encounters being a female boss in a predominantly male dominated field.Reviewed by Alyssa Elmore for Readers' Favorite: A laugh-out-loud comedy about a female car dealer fighting against stigmas and sexism. This is a hilarious read starring a semi-hysterical badass female ninja. I loved this book! It was so funny! I appreciated how the author showed the difficulty in Julia maintaining a balance between her work life and her home.Reviewed by Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite: A rather amusing and interesting read. It gives you plenty of reasons to laugh out loud -- literally speaking!

About the Author

K.C. is a wife, mother and manages the family business. K.C.'s husband refers to her as Hobbit size and claims that she is "nuttier than a fruit cake." She owns a complete set of pink tools, believes in aliens and secretly wants to become a badass ninja. In her spare time, she can be found daydreaming about leaving work early to eat chocolate and drink wine. Sometimes her dreams come true.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Book Boss Publishing (September 1, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692937900
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692937907
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches

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K.C. is a wife, mother and manages the family business. K.C.’s husband refers to her as Hobbit size and claims that she is “nuttier than a fruit cake.”

She owns a complete set of pink tools, believes in aliens and secretly wants to become a badass ninja. In her spare time, she can be found daydreaming about leaving work early to eat chocolate and drink wine. Sometimes her dreams come true.

Website: http://www.kc-hilton.com

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Paul & Sarah

Well worth the read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017

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I am not one to normally pick up a book with a hot pink cover. You'll usually find me reading the classics or historical fiction; however, I was blown away by this book! By the end of the first chapter I was hooked. I finished the book in two days - an unlikely feat for a busy mom. The characters, even those who briefly made an appearance, were well-developed and full of life. The stories identified the struggles of a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated field, but were relatable. You don't have to be a female, an entrepreneur, or know anything about cars to appreciate this book. If you like a good chuckle this book is for you! Julia Karr is a character you'll want to get to know over a bottle of wine; but I'll settle for sending some chocolate to the author. I'm looking forward to the next book!

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Lise Smith

Hooray for Ninja Powers!

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020

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After thirty years selling saddles and feed, I surely can relate to dealing with Julia's kind of stupid people. The few customers that come in who are decisive and pleasant seem to be disappearing, as time goes by. It was so much fun to see the retail world from a car lot, there are many similarities in the way business is done...thanks for the laughs, and I am groaning with these characters when the stupid is overwhelming! This is the first K.C.Hilton book I've read, but it surely won't be the last!

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Cranky TBC

I wanted to like it

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018

3.5 Cranky Stars

I want to preface this review by saying yes, I did have a few laughs at the expense of Julia and her life at the car lot. Kudos to her dealing with such horrible people because well my people skills are non-existent. I have no patience.

Julia Karr runs a used car lot with her husband Romeo. She does the everyday running, selling and repairing of the vehicles on their lot. She is constantly dealing with the injustice of being female in a male dominated field. She also loves to email companies with her ideas, Google and wine. When she becomes fixated on remodeling her bathroom nothing will stop her and even falls in love with a toilet so awesome you can flush golf balls down it and it won’t clog.

I want to say I adored this book but sadly I guess for me it wasn’t what I expected. I laughed sure but her constant need to Google which I know we are guilty of over took the book at times. All those emails to companies was a bit much. Basically, Julia was a neurotic mess. If you are looking for a book with no real background or much plot just a day to day account of a car dealer then this is your book. I could relate with Julia on the whole getting fixated on something at times. All in ll a quick funny read for the right person to enjoy.

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Cameron Chaney

Is this book crazy enough to live up to a title like that? The answer is yes,

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017

Cars, Coffee, and a Badass Ninja Toilet... the question is, is this book crazy enough to live up to a title like that? The answer is yes, it does. And it is. Crazy. But in a good way.

This is K.C. Hilton's first book for adults, and it chronicles the life and times of Julia Karr who co-owns a used car lot with her husband. What we get here is a story-by-story, chapter-by-chapter account of all the insane encounters Julia has everyday as she tries to serve customers who probably don't deserve her service. Bitchy lowlifes, angry old men, thieves, weirdos... snakes... Julia has seen it all. We follow her story as she fights to stay composed amid the calamity, and as she obsesses over the technology of a particular toilet that has the badass ninja capability to flush golf-balls with no backup.

I have read many of Hilton's other books, which were all fantasy, but I was unsure if this one would be totally for me. I decided to read it regardless and I'm glad I did. This is actually my favorite book K.C. has written, and I could not be more proud of her.

Badass Ninja Toilet is a hysterical, wild, and relatable story inspired by K.C. Hilton's actual experience as a used car-lot owner. It's clear that Hilton has a personal connection with the material. She is in her story-telling groove here and writes like a pro. Her narrative voice is distinctive and natural, while her writing style is breezy and fun. It was easy to get wrapped up in the ludicrous events of the story. I was laughing at every turn because, as someone who has worked in customer service, I knew exactly what Julia was feeling. These things seem too insane to happen in real-life, but they do happen. And that's what makes this book so relatable.

My only nit-pick is that cars stress me out and so do car lots. There were many times during my reading that I started thinking about the check-engine light on my car and would begin feeling stressed. Cars are just a pain in the ass. That nit-pick isn't the book's fault though. However, there are some repetitions throughout that bothered me a little, like the amount of happy-dances Julia does. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and it gave me a lot of laughs... like the snake scene. That was gold.

Overall, Cars, Coffee, and a Badass Ninja Toilet comes recommended to anyone who has worked in customer service and has the scars to prove it.

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Monique Cohen

As a business owner who deals with customers every day ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018

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As a business owner who deals with customers every day of my life, this was one of the most enjoyable reads I have had in years. I related to the author throughout the entire book and have had to endure so many of these characters and situations that I was laughing from start to finish. Can't wait to see what experiences pop up next in the Julia Karr series! Cars, Coffee, and a Badass Ninja Toilet: Julia Karr

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017

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This book is so real when working with the public. K.C. Hilton puts in to words the things we think. I found myself laughing out loud several times. I love her raw honesty. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs a good laugh!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018

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Love this book!!! Julia Karr is a riot!!! Her minds always going!!! And holy crap!! the situations she get in. It's a must read!!

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