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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 1:55 pm
I am reading Watermelon and really enjoying it.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 3:55 pm
I just am starting Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot and so far so good. It has the format like The Boy Next Door as it is told in emails, instant messages, office memos, etc.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 9:01 am
I am reading Sophie Kinsella's new book Can You Keep a Secret?
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 9:05 am
Oh! I didn't know she had a new one out. I'm reading Lost and Found (Jane Sigaloff). I'll have to pick that one up next.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 10:15 am
I just ordered Can You Keep A Secret so you'll have to let me know if it's any good.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 9:58 pm
I just got Can You Keep a Secret too! Can't wait to read it. I just finished a Jane Heller book, Sis Boom Bah. It was good. Different from what I read, but interesting. I will probably read more of her over the summer with more time.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Friday, April 02, 2004 - 5:52 am
Finished Can you Keep a Secret. At the beginning I was extremely frustrated. For the most part I like Kinsella's books, but I get annoyed with the lack of common sense of her characters. Especially Shopaholic. I was always like, JUST STOP SHOPPING! JUST STOP! I know that is part of the story, but I like to read about strong women, not total flakes who never say what they think, just to make people happy. Of course that is what the book is about, becoming that person. So in the end, I guess I usually get what I want. It was cute, had all the usual drama on the way to a happy ending. Anyone know of any other new chick lit coming out soon?
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Friday, April 02, 2004 - 10:18 am
I just got See Jane Date, by Melissa Senate but haven't started it yet. I am hooked on Marian Keyes now. What I like about her writing is that you are never thinking why is this character doing that or why isn't she saying this. She explores all possible thoughts and feelings. It looks like we might enjoy the Clare Naylor books.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Friday, April 02, 2004 - 10:24 am
I love Marian Keys. I agree you seem to know the characters well. I have read a few Claire Naylor I think. I will check to see which ones. If I did, I wasn't extremely overwhelmed.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 12:34 pm
And if you are looking for "just good romance books" read Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Great summer read books. Don't require a lot of deep thought...for those of you full-time working moms out there who need someplace to escape that doesn't require a lot of commitment!
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Monday, April 12, 2004 - 10:17 pm
Just read Pink Slip Party by Cara Lockwood. She wrote I Do (But I Don't), which is one of my favorites. This book was light and a quick read but with some unbelievable sitations. It is cute. Also read The Solomon Sisters Wise Up by Melissa Senate who wrote See Jane Date, which I have not read. This book had more meat to it than Pink Slip Party and was an emotional rollercoaster. I really liked it. The characters are all extremely different, but you get to see how things change people, people's lives, and why everyone is so different and how that is a good thing. Anyone have something new they have read that they enjoyed?
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 10:08 am
I really liked See Jane Date and recommend it. I read that this was a tv movie with Evan Marriot. Did anyone see it? Maybe I'll read the Solomon Sisters Wise Up. Anyone read the following? Confessions of an Ex-Girlfriend or Engaging Men - Lynda Curnyn Fashionistas - Lynn Messina Out of the Blue - Isabel Wolff These were listed in the back of the book and looked interesting.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 11:02 am
Rs, I saw the movie. Charisma Carpenter was Jane. It was on ABC Family and it was really a cute movie.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 7:42 pm
I have read Confessions of an Ex-Girlfriend and Engaging Men. Confessions wasn't as funny as I had expected. The excerpt on the back had me really anticipating a funny book, but that was probably the best line in the book. I don't really remember Engaging Men, but I know I liked it better than Confessions. I am reading You Have to Kiss A Lot of Frogs. It is different about an older woman getting to wear she is in life unmarried. Kind of intersting and different.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 7:44 pm
Oh! Has anyone read As Seen on TV by Sarah Mlynowski? I have heard lots of good things about it and was wondering if I should get it. Thanks!
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 10:50 am
I finished Best Enemies, Jane Heller's new book. This is another crazy, typical, fun read.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:43 pm
I am reading Good Grief by Lolly Winston. It's about a woman who loses her husband at 36 and goes through the process of grieving and returning to life again. It is very funny, very witty and touching.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 - 2:32 pm
I am now reading You Have to Kiss A Lot of Frogs too and I really like it. I notice Kelly Ripa's quote on the cover, although she has not recommended anything since Knight in Shining Armor. That was a bit silly and my least favorite of her selections.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 11:19 am
I had started How to Kiss a lot of Frogs, but I couldn't make myself finish. At first it was good, but I stopped reading it. Maybe if you finish and like it I can go back to it. Let me know what you think.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 - 2:32 pm
I can totally relate to her stories and there are a lot of correlations - including living in the same neighborhoods! That is why I am enjoying this book so much. I heard See Jane Date is supposed to air Sunday, May 30 at 4:00 (abc family) Now, I must find someone to tape it!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 10:06 pm
I just started reading the Shopaholic trilogy. I got a book that has all three in one. I love it right from the start!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, May 24, 2004 - 8:38 am
I have already finished the first two and am now on Shopaholic Ties The Knot. I love these books!
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 8:34 am
I am now reading Fashionistas and Engaging Men.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 2:16 pm
The Dirty Girls Social Club is worth reading and would fall into this category..
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 8:26 pm
Just started Can You Keep A Secret and I love it! I really like her books. I hope it doesn't take her too long to write another.
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