Journal Entry 1 by ariesgirl29 from Cordova, Tennessee USA on Thursday, November 03, 2005

"From Booklist
It's a plot torn from the pages of TV Guide: six overweight women live in a house of temptations and compete to see who loses the most weight. But it's far more satisfying than your average prime-time fare. The main character, Kat, always believed that life begins when you're thin. When her best friend, Donna, reads about a casting call for "From Fat to Fabulous," Kat decides she has nothing to lose but her belly. Of course, fame comes with a price. The tabloids dub her "Kat the Brat," and the show's surprise guest, her online boyfriend, dumps her on national television. Not to despair, however; Kat's story does have a happy ending. Edwards addresses image issues with wit and candor, and what's most refreshing is that losing weight doesn't make Kat's life perfect. Fans of Jennifer Weiner's realistic female protagonists will find a new favorite here." 

Journal Entry 2 by ariesgirl29 from Cordova, Tennessee USA on Monday, November 07, 2005

Although the main character bothered me at times - I could well see how she got her nickname! - I did enjoy the book.

Reserved for chicklit bookbox. 

Journal Entry 3 by ariesgirl29 from Cordova, Tennessee USA on Friday, December 09, 2005

Mailing tomorrow to ryanreader as part of virtual bookbox. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 4 by ryanreader from Saint Petersburg, Florida USA on Thursday, December 22, 2005

got this today........thanks! 

Journal Entry 5 by ryanreader from Saint Petersburg, Florida USA on Friday, February 10, 2006

I enjoyed this one......I am a fan of reality tv, and being a big girl (though I'm not quite big enough to be on the show) this really was a refreshing chick lit for me.


RES for chick lit swap 

Journal Entry 6 by ryanreader from Saint Petersburg, Florida USA on Wednesday, February 22, 2006

mailed this off today via chick lit swap 

Journal Entry 7 by cougmax from Seattle, Washington USA on Saturday, March 04, 2006

Thank You ryanread for sending so quickly! I never win the books I wanted the most in swaps, this is a special treat! I promise to pass on quickly... ;)
Ok, the book arrived yesterday and I have already finished it. I couldn't put it down after I picked it up.
I am big girl and curvy enough to be on the show. lol! At first I winced at every stereotype Kat threw out. Her terribly low self esteem was tough to read. I thought in the first chapter that I was going to hate it. Then I realized that I am a couple yrs older and had felt exactly the same things as Kat at that time of my life. For some reason feeling scared to leave the mall with the Lane Bryant bag was a tough zinger for me and close to my heart.
I thought the reality show was a fresh idea for chick lit. Sometimes completely juvenile and the excersing portion could have been better described. Though, the way the characters were written so that Alicia was the devil, and all the girls had traditional 'fat girl' roles was very realistic. Though it was strange how they had one woman consistently blame her son, that was weird and not believable.
The ending was fun and I enjoyed the ride. I hope Edwards writes more 'Chubby Lit'. It was a fresh read in light fiction. 

Journal Entry 8 by CdnBlueRose from Arvada, Colorado USA on Saturday, August 19, 2006

Received for Marlene's mbag 

Journal Entry 9 by CdnBlueRose from Arvada, Colorado USA on Friday, October 27, 2006

Heading to the Netherlands today in Marlene's mbag! 

Journal Entry 10 by CrazyDutchwoman from Heemstede, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Monday, December 18, 2006

Is this about reality TV? well I think I am going to like this book. Another book whcih I plan to read soon.
Thanks coug and rosie and all of the other readers. 

Journal Entry 11 by CrazyDutchwoman from Heemstede, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Saturday, December 30, 2006

This was such a fun book! I brought it with me to Scotland and enjoyed it a lot.
I am glad I finally read a good chick lit book again.
I will recommend this one to be in the good chick lit list we have on the relay site. (if it is not already there).
I was planning to release it in Scotland but my daughter also wanted to read it so it is back to The Netherlands now.
Thanks for sharing!

Update: March 19:
Offered this book in the Chick Lit Swap on bookobsessed and I must admit It was hard cause I loved this book, but I want others to read it too.
bluecat07 from Germany was the lucky thief ;) that ended up with it. 

Journal Entry 12 by CrazyDutchwoman at By mail in Book Obsessed Swap, A Book Swap! -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, March 20, 2008

Released 4 yrs ago (3/20/2008 UTC) at By mail in Book Obsessed Swap, A Book Swap! -- Controlled Releases

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

RELEASE NOTES:

Glad I did go out in the rain today to mail books I owed. It always feels so good once your home and can write release notes. :)

Offered this book in the March Chick Lit Swap, a small swap but the best chick lit books so far.

Mailed to bluecat. Someone who became a member not that long ago? on bookobsessed and we immediately clicked.
Added a little surprise 

Journal Entry 13 by bluecat07 from Karben, Hessen Germany on Sunday, March 30, 2008

Well, the surprise was not so little!! Two wishlist books and cute Dutch shoes on a string - thank you so much Marlene!!! This book sounds good, maybe a new to me chicklit author? Now I just need to find the time to read it!:-) 

Journal Entry 14 by bluecat07 from Karben, Hessen Germany on Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Reserved for GateGypsy, offered in the chicklit relay at bookobsessed.com. 

Journal Entry 15 by bluecat07 from Karben, Hessen Germany on Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Well, I finally read this and enjoyed it. It was a fun chicklit and the right book to read being at home with a new baby. Light and fluffy. Since last Saturday, December 13th, it is on its way to GateGypsy in Canada. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 16 by GateGypsy from Whitehorse, Yukon Canada on Friday, January 02, 2009

This arrived safe and sound today! thanks so much, BlueCat -- I'm very excited to have this.