<p><strong>"If you devoured<em>Pippi Longstocking</em>as a kid, you will not be able to turn away from<em>Big in Sweden</em>. Reading this hilarious, heartfelt book was even more fun than watching reality television. I absolutely loved it!" Jessica Anya Blau, author of<em>Mary Jane</em></strong></p><p><strong>A charming, wise, and laugh-out-loud funny novel following an American woman competing on a Swedish reality show in an attempt to discover her roots. </strong></p><p>Paulie Johansson has never put much stock in the idea of family: she has her long-term boyfriend Declan and beloved best friend Jemma, and thats more than enough for her. Yet one night on a lark, she lets Jemma convince her to audition for <em>Sverige och Mig</em>, a show on Swedish television where Swedish-Americans compete to win the ultimate prize: a reunion with their Swedish relatives. Much to her shock, her drunken submission video wins her a spot on the show, and against Declans advice Paulie decides to go for