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Sillycalimomma
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 2:05 pm
hiya everyone! I need some help here. I am looking for a new book to read and I need a really empowering "I am Woman hear me roar" book if you know what I mean. DH and I recently seperated and a lot of other stressful things are going on right now. I could use an escape with a great book, but I don't want a love story or sad sappy make you cry all day story. Any ideas?
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Eliz87
| Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 7:00 am
{{{Momma}}} I'm sorry to hear that. About the book...Try to get "Angels" or "Watermelon" by Marian Keyes. These are both good, light, entertaining reads. And, my dear, they are asking about you over in Games. Marmo was wondering where you've been the last couple of days. Please check the "Questions Only" thread.
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Sillycalimomma
| Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 8:26 am
Thanks Eliz! I put a little update post in games. Didn't notice I was missed. Ha! And thank you for the book ideas. I start school up again next week and one of my courses has 6 books! Yikes, but I still like to throw some fun reading into the mix. Appreciate it!
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Mamie316
| Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 10:46 am
I am sitting down and reading a Danielle Steel novel which I have not done in ages! It's Answered Prayers and I hope it is a good one.
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Seamonkey
| Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 1:17 pm
Silly, I'd also recommend both of Jennifer Weiner's books for you right now.. especially Good in Bed.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 1:06 pm
This book is good chick lit, beach book.. not light and frothy but quick.. The True and Outstanding Adventures of the Hunt Sisters, by Elisabeth Robinson. A bit more info in the what are you reading thread.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 4:11 pm
Hi! I just found this board and love chic lit! I have read many of the same ones you guys have: the Shopaholics Devil Wears Prada Marian Keys's books Nanny Diaries The Boy Next Door (my absolute favorite) Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabbot (with some of the same characters as The Boy Next Door!) Jane Green's books and two by Wendy Markham: Slightly Single and the sequel Slightly Settled I have also read a bunch that were a waste of time! If anyone has any more good books, please share!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 01, 2004 - 6:31 pm
I just read Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie and I loved it! I am going to look for more books from her.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 5:42 pm
Mamie, I read Tell Me Lies, Crazy for You, Welcome to Temptation, Fast Women, Faking it, by Cruise. I was losing interest with Faking It so didn't bother with her new one, but if you liked it maybe I'll check it out. I'm reading the last of the shopaholic books - Shopaholic Ties the Knot. These books are so funny. Jen, Pink Slip by Rita Cirisi is another suggestion. I like Jane Heller books and have enjoyed the following: The Club Princess Charming Infernal Affairs Crystal Clear Sis Boom Bah Female Intelligence Cha Cha Cha The Secret Ingredient Lucky Stars Best Enemies - due out soon Has anyone read Chasing Jack Wagner?
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 8:10 pm
Have you read it RS because I am interested to know if it is any good. I just love the title!
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 6:29 am
I just listened to "P.S. I Love You" on CD over the past few days. Can't remember the name of the author, but she's the daughter of Ireland's PM (I remember that from reading the back of the case). It was soooo good, and in the short interview they had on there with her after it was over, it sounds like the movie rights were bought for the book.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 8:43 am
Oh good, I wanted to get that one too!
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 11:38 am
Mamie, No, I haven't read Chasing Jack Wagner but saw it in library.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 4:29 pm
Thanks for the titles. I have read Pink Slip. I also have read Chasing Jack Wagner. I really liked it. I think I have read Faking It. What was it about? It sounds familiar. Is Jane Heller a suspense/mystery writer? I have never heard of her. Also, has anyone read Why Girls are Weird? My book club read it and everyone loved it. I thought it was good. Just a suggestion.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 11:08 pm
Jen, Did you like Pink Slip? I read it awhile ago. Faking it is about an artist, Tilda Goodnight. She is struggling to pay off the mortgage on the family business and keep the Goodnight secrets safely hidden. There is a sub-plot with some characters from Welcome to Temptation, Davy and Clea. He is trying to get back the 3 million that she stole from him. Jane Heller writes light, funny books that usually involve some sort of mystery (or rather snooping) but she isn't a mystery writer per se. I found her when People magazine gave her the Beach Book of the week award for The Club years ago. Here is the link to her site. http://www.janeheller.com
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 4:19 pm
Pink Slip was okay. Definitely not one of the best books I have read. I haven't read Faking It, but it sounds interesting. I will put it on my list of books to read this summer. I just read Ask Me Anything by Francesca Delbanco. I really liked it. Also, if you have read Marian Keyes books, my book club is reading the non-fiction book by her, stories about her life some of which have worked their way into her books. It is cute. Still working on it though. Called Under the Duvet. Also, I read a young adult book recently that I have to recommend. Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn. I think many high school, college-aged girls can identify with the angst in the book. Any other suggestions??
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 10:18 am
You might like this trilogy of paperback books by Debra Kent Diary of V: The Affair 2-Diary of V:The Breakup 3-Diary of V: Happily Ever After I liked Second Thyme Around, Wild Designs and Stately Pursuits by Katie Fforde. Do you like the Janet Evanovich books? Did you check out Jane Heller? I reserved Watermelon from the library.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 8:05 pm
I will look into the Debra Kent books, that sounds interesting. I checked out Sis Boom Bah by Jane Heller. Do you recommend something in particular of hers? I have not read Janet Evanovich at all. Anything specific of hers? I am reading 3 books at the moment, so I need to finish those before moving on to all these new ones. Thanks for all the tips!
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 9:35 pm
I read a few books at a time too. I read all of the Jane Heller books including Name Dropping which I left off of the above list. That's why I'm so gung ho on her. Sometimes I need a book to make me laugh and she just cracks me up. Janet Evanovich writes about a bounty hunter in NJ. The first is One for the money. Eleven Dead Ones is due out in June. Though a bit redundant, I've read all of those also. I usually start with their first book and continue with the rest if I like it.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 9:46 pm
Thanks. I hope to start the Jane Heller book soon. I just read Always a Bridesmaid. It was cute, but kind of wordy at the end. Finished Under the Duvet by Marian Keys. I really like her writing. My friend who reads all these same books isn't as much of fan of her as I am. It's just cute and funny writing.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Friday, March 19, 2004 - 6:44 pm
A book I just read is Engaging Men by Lynda Curnyn. She wrote Confessions of an Ex-Girlfriend which I thought was just eh. This book has a stronger female main character and the back drop of NYC makes it that much better. She has another book coming out in May called Bombshell.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Friday, March 19, 2004 - 7:53 pm
I'm starting Must Love Dogs by Claire Cook. The woman answers a personals ad and ends up meeting her FATHER for a date.. that is just the beginning.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 9:05 pm
I am reading P.S. I Love You right now and I love it!
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 6:32 am
It is very good- I listened to it in my car, and i think I would have had my face buried in it until it was over. Ahhh. Very good book- I hope they do make the movie they were talking about from it.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 11:28 am
I would go see the movie for sure. I just loved all the relationships in the book. The friends, the family. It was a very good read and I finished it in 2 days. Though, it would be good to hear it read in the Irish accents.
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