The Reinvention of Lottie Potts
K.L. Crear
📚 Genre
Contemporary Fiction, Romance/Women's Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Independently published (CreateSpace/Amazon KDP)
📅 Publication Year
2017
🔢 ISBN
978-1549755170
About This Book
A contemporary novel following the titular character, Lottie Potts, as she navigates personal upheaval. The story focuses on themes of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth following a series of life-changing events. The tagline on the cover reads 'When life crumbles around you, it's time to take control...' The cover art features a clean, illustrated design of a pink mug of tea with a lipstick mark, a plate of chocolate chip cookies, and a tube of lipstick against a split pink and white background.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
230-250 pages
Edition
First Edition, Paperback
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Adult/New Adult (primarily women's fiction readers)
Collector Information
Condition
Good. There is some visible shelf wear, including minor scuffing on the cover and faint staining or tanning on the right-hand edge of the pages (fore-edge). The spine and corners appear relatively intact.
Estimated Value
$8-$15
Rarity
Common. This is a Print-on-Demand (POD) title, meaning it is readily available for purchase and lacks a limited print run that would drive rarity.
Historical Significance
Representing the mid-2010s trend of independent publishing and 'Chick Lit' revival through digital-first authors.
Collector Notes
As an independently published title, collectibility is generally low unless the author gains significant mainstream fame. To preserve the copy, keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent the pink cover hues from fading and store in a cool, dry place to prevent further foxing/staining on the page edges. Value is likely to remain stable at its retail price point.
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Notable Features
Self-published debut style, minimalist vector-based cover illustration.