Gorilla Beach

by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

When you’re this smokin’, winning is a shore thing. . . . Jersey’s sexiest guidettes are back for another scandalous summer at the Shore, and this time, Giovanna “Gia” Spumanti and Isabella “Bella” Rizzoli are raising the stakes to find thrills and hot gorillas—unemployment, douchebag exes, family drama, and dingy apartment be damned! But when the girls unknowingly cross an overprotective mafiosa mama, all bets are off. Booted from Seaside Heights for good, the spunky, sequined meatball and her sensitive, quiet cousin are forced to flee to Atlantic City. Their escort out of hell is Fredo, a weird and scrawny but hooked-up club manager from a prominent family, whose master plan is to pimp out Gia’s psychic gifts at the roulette tables. Suddenly, it’s raining benjamins for the coiffed and tanned threesome. Top-shelf tequila and seafood dinners are not all they’re scoring. Bella snags a pale but talented boardwalk artist, Gia hooks up with a high-stakes poker hottie, and with Gia’s coaching, Fredo just might have a chance at becoming a certified juicehead. Or, at least, a gorilla-in-training. But when the casino suspects cheating, the trio is hounded by haters and tricksters determined to sabotage their endless summer. With hearts and loot on the line, losing is not a chance the crew can take. This time, the house isn’t going to win. . . .

Genres: Fiction, Adult Fiction, Chick Lit, Celebrity

336 pages, Hardcover

First published May 15, 2012

About the author

A native of Poughkeepsie, NY, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is a reality television hit who comes from a close-knit Italian family. Fun, outgoing, spontaneous, loving and loud are just a few words that describe this veterinary tech major, whose hobbies include cheerleading, shopping, tanning, working out, and of course always looking good. Nicole appeared on MTV's reality show Is She Really Going Out With Him? but broke into the spotlight with her trademark poof on MTV's Jersey Shore in December 2009. She helped make Jersey Shore one of the highest rated shows in MTV history, which drew in 5.8 million viewers. Nicole has appeared on almost every major talkshow, as well as a few award shows, and is regularly covered by TMZ, The New York Post's Page Six, Perez Hilton, Entertainment Tonight, and Access Hollywood.

Reviews

[Letitia]

Thank goodness for the library so there was no financial output for this book. It is definitely a read at home book as I'd be embarrassed to be seen in public with it. I have to say, however, so far it's more interesting than a lot of the other stinkers I've read lately. Quick easy read.

[Ellie]

Snooki I love you so much. This was horrendous.

[Lilly Bastian]

Idk what I was expecting but it was definitely a book ! 5 stars bc it’s Snooki

[Aslin]

I actually loved A Shore Thing and expected something similar with the sequel. This book feels weird right from the beginning. If definitely connects right back to the first book but the new adventures are just way too far-fetched, even for Snooki. After page 200, I prettying couldn't wait for it to be over.

[Michelle]

Fun, silly, summer diversion all the way, with zany antics, unbelievable coincidences, and descriptions of clothes, hair, and tanning aplenty. Surprisingly few sexy fun times!

2.5 to 3 stars for summertime hotness, learning new words, nail art, and beeaaach.

[Snakesonabus]

Read this hours after I finished "A Shore Thing" & I definitely recommend reading the two back to back like that. "Gorilla Beach" is a bit more out there, but still a fun read.

[Danee Douglas Cox]

If you don't take it too seriously, and you're a fan of JS, you'll enjoy it. It was different from the classics I had been reading lately so it was nice to shake things up.

[Anja]

It was still a fun read, but it just didn't have the same charm that the first one did 🤷🏻‍♀️ I also didn't like that they weren't actually in Jersey Shore for this one 😩

[Kayla Oskey]

A literary masterpiece.
A modern day classic.
Everyone in the world should read this.
Infinity stars

[Matt Keller]

what is there to possibly say about this book. this was the best and worst book i’ve ever read? this changed my life? i’ll never forget this story? there is too much to say. i found this book in a little free library one morning and simply could not leave it. i took a large break in the middle of the book as it was rather exhausting to read syntax wise. i wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone unless you are able to acquire it for free ❤️

[Ashley]

Gorilla Beach wasn't as good as A Shore Thing. I still loved Gia and Bella's adventures but I wasn't completely into the story. It took me only 4 days to complete A Shore Thing but it took me so much longer to complete Gorilla Beach. I think Snooki should end her books thier. Overall it was an OK read.

[Erin Krieg]

I didn't know Snookie wrote a book let alone three, until I had time to kill at Walmart. It was on clearance for $2.50, so I figured I would see if Snookie really could write. It was a cute book, easy read. It took me about a week to read. The characters remind me of Snookie and Jwow (no surprise there). I will read her other books.

[Leslie Matey]

If you complain about who wrote the book than why read it? If you get past that, than the book isn't bad. It's a light read; probably a good one for the beach. It holds your attention. Yes, it's just like watching an old episode of the Jersey Shore, but if you watched that than who are you to judge.

[Ann]

Leave it to Snooki to keep the Seaside Heights party going! Just a continuation of her antics at the Jersey Shore...Again, any fan of the show basically will see past episodes described in this book, just like the last one!

[Carley]

Is this book totally ridiculous? Absolutely. But is it a fun, fast read? Absolutely.

As unbelievable as several (if not most) plot points and characters are, this book is unapologetically itself and I can absolutely get behind that.

[Debby W]

another cute zany summer read by Snooki.

[Lillian]

Not as good as the first one, but I would welcome a third, as Snooki's storytelling style is lighthearted, funny, and easy summer entertainment.

[Michael McEvoy]

This was an enjoyable and humorous read, but I'm giving it 2 stars to maintain my credibility.

[Jess]

Thinking I will learn about the show I have never seen. Shall be iteresting

[Lindsey]

do. not. judge. me. for I am already judging myself...

...and I like it...

...I was looking for a trashy beach read and I found it!

[Lisa]

If you like Jersey Shore, then you will like Snooki's books. They are really funny with outrageous stories that would only happen in Snooki's mind.

[Tara]

I think my brain is fried just from reading.. I read her first book so I thought it might have gotten better in the 2nd installment... Not. So. Much..

[Elizabeth]

This got better corny but cute.

[Danni Nicole]

Don't laugh at me for reading this... it was super easy poolside reading that was actually entertaining!

[Samantha Nelson]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! hope Snooki makes some more!

[Kandispowell]

i didnt read it yet

[Maureen]

These books appeal to the hidden Guidette in me. :lol: Just fun, harmless beach reading. Too bad fall is upon us - I could use a dose of the Jersey Shore right now.

[Jayse]

It was a guilty pleasure read! Just something fun and silly to end the summer with!

[Michelle (Bookaholic Banter)]

Guilty pleasures of Jersey Shore.

[Kayla]

Not as terrible as the first one.