These Books Aren't All New??

Books are expensive. I tend to pick and review books that are both new & old. Many of these books you will be able to find on the shelves on your library as opposed to the front of your bookstore.

I believe that there are many hidden gems from years gone by & I enjoy highlighting those as well as today's best sellers.

Friday, January 29, 2010

I'm So Happy For You, by Lucinda Rosenfeld

As one friend starts to finally get her act together, the other's life takes a turn for the worst. This book is about pasting on the smile and being happy for someone while your grinding your teeth inside your mouth!

*again a book I read while under the influence so details of few. I would recommend it.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Beverly Hills Adjacent, by Jennifer Steinhauer and Jessica Hendra

Hollywood with a little of the shine taken off. I can only say that I remember enjoying this book, but do not remember details as I read it while quite high on drugs in the hospital!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The Fixer Upper, by Mary Kay Andrews

While cliches run rampant in this book full of Southern sweetness, this book is just good enough to pull it off without being smarmy. If you're lookin' to get lost in a small town full of kind-hearted & quirky people this book will be right up your alley.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

My Booky Wook, by Russell Brand

I would not consider myself a fan of this British export, but I love a good biography. Brand's past exploits are enough to make you do a double take on many occasions.

The sheer, total level of honesty is amazing. If you like a good life story this book is worth picking up.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Queen Takes King, by Gigi Levangie Grazer



A story about a high power divorce by the author of The Starter Wife.

There lesbian daughter storyline seemed out of left field and didn't really mesh that well with the rest of the plot, but this book has an ending you don't see coming.

This story has a little more meat to it than I expected and I thought it was a great weekend read.

Twenties Girl, by Sophie Kinsella



Kinsella is best know for her popular Shopaholic series.

This story is a little different, as our heroine is suddenly accosted by the ghost of a great aunt Sadie at a funeral for the woman.

Sadie comes through loud and clear from here on out in every aspect of Lara's life whether Lara wants here there or not.

Kinsella stretches the bounds of our imagination on this one, and not always in a good way.

Not a favorite of mine, but not terrible either, kind of middle of the road.





Why Is My Mother Getting A Tattoo, by Jancee Dunn



This is a great collection of essays about realizing that you really are a grown up at some point & letting your parents move on with their new lives.

Dunn is a great comical writer who lets her sentimenality show through, as well as some great insight.

A terrific short read with lots of laughs.