Journal Entry 1 by kayters from Lawrenceville, Georgia USA on Tuesday, June 10, 2003

While I enjoyed this book, I guess it just didn't live up to my expectations. Nonetheless, a good read and worthwhile. :) 

Journal Entry 2 by kayters from Lawrenceville, Georgia USA on Wednesday, June 11, 2003

Journal Entry 3 by kayters at Controlled Release in Roanoke, Virginia USA on Wednesday, June 11, 2003

Release planned for Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Controlled Release in Roanoke, Virginia USA. 

Journal Entry 4 by skcreader from Roanoke, Virginia USA on Tuesday, June 17, 2003

received today- will read this weekend!
 

Journal Entry 5 by skcreader from Roanoke, Virginia USA on Thursday, June 26, 2003

Read last evening - enjoyed the Off-off broadway setting. I have a friend who was in theater for a while in NYC and these characters seem to be much like some he worked with. Sending on to the next one in the bookray.... 

Journal Entry 6 by ifyouknew from Calgary, Alberta Canada on Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Just received this book in the mail. It looks really trashy- so I look forward to reading it! 

Journal Entry 7 by ifyouknew from Calgary, Alberta Canada on Thursday, July 24, 2003

I joined this bookray (something I never do) because I was intrigued by the book's title. I guessed it was about someone in a stale relationship- you know how you get to that point where it's over but you haven't ended it yet, and you're planning your grocery list during the act? Anyway, the book arrived and it has this horrible cover that makes it look like a total bimbo chick book. ("Sometimes finding great sex in the city is a no-brainer..." what the hell is that about? It doesn't fit with the story at all.) Upon reading it, the book turned out to be a little fluffy, but not nearly as bad as the cover implied.

So, first I expected it to be deep, then I expected it to be very shallow, and it ended up being somewhere in-between. Apparently, you can't judge a book by its cover OR its title.

I'll send this off to sherria tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 8 by Sherria from Stamford, Connecticut USA on Saturday, August 02, 2003

This arrived today. It's going to the top of the TBR pile. I'll journal again when I've read it
 

Journal Entry 9 by Sherria from Stamford, Connecticut USA on Wednesday, August 06, 2003

I still can't decide if I liked this book or not. It was a quick easy read, but I guess I expected more of it. It tackled what could have been big issues but treated them in a fluffy manner. I'm glad I read it, but it won't have me rushing out to read more of this author's books.

Sending it to the next participant JPandJo. Her bookshelf says she's on vacation til 8/10, so it should be there when she gets home.  

Journal Entry 10 by GirlieGoalie from Dallas, Georgia USA on Friday, August 15, 2003

Just got this is the mail today. It joins the several other bookray/ring books that arrived while I was on vacation.

I will do my best to get this read and pass it along 

Journal Entry 11 by GirlieGoalie from Dallas, Georgia USA on Wednesday, August 27, 2003

At first I thought oh cool a book with a reasonable female, then the story started and I cringed at what she was doing. I guess I have trouble understanding all the insecurities, but byt he end I was really proud of the character and actually liked the book.

Honestly I thought I was going to be writting a very poor review if you asked on page 100. But I finished this with a smile on my face. I'm a sucker for a happy ending.

Mailed to Wandaca via Air. 

Journal Entry 12 by Wandeca from Kitchener, Ontario Canada on Thursday, September 04, 2003

Received the book this morning....Along with it came a few more rays/rings books. I'll try to read it as soon as I can.... :-) 

Journal Entry 13 by Wandeca from Kitchener, Ontario Canada on Monday, September 08, 2003

I'm not too sure what to think of the book...I really liked some parts and then others made me want to throw the book -- which I didn't, I don't abuse books :-).
Overall it was a good read, and I will recommend it my friends.
Thanks for sharing kayters..... 

Journal Entry 14 by Wandeca from Kitchener, Ontario Canada on Monday, September 22, 2003

The book continues its journey. Mailed it to InAPerfectBind last week (sorry forgot to make the journal entry). Hope you enjoy the book! 

Journal Entry 15 by InAPerfectBind from Littlestown, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, September 22, 2003

This book just arrived in the mail and the timing couldn't be more perfect! Hosted a huge family reunion here on Saturday (9/20) and just waved off the last of our guests about 15 minutes ago. I'm exhausted -- I'm going to sit and read! 

Journal Entry 16 by InAPerfectBind from Littlestown, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, January 12, 2004

OK, first of all, I know that sex sells, and that any self-respecting publisher is going to do their best to sell their books, but this was ridiculous. The cover copy had very little to do with the book. Made it look like an x-rated romp with a sex queen. What we got was a PG-rated stroll with an insecure near-virgin. Not that that's bad -- I just wish they hadn't puffed it like they did.

I got a little impatient with our heroine sometimes. If I knew someone like her, I'd probably avoid her. But she seems to do a reasonably good job of keeping her insecurities to herself, or at least just between us, her readers. And, I must admit, I enjoyed seeing her begin to stand up for herself and get over her own private hurdles by the end of the book.

I was also vaguely troubled by the fact that she's dealing with some pretty serious stuff, but the author treats it very lightly. Am I the only one who thinks Jennifer could benefit from therapy? Seriously.

But, all that said, I liked it. It was a fun book and a quick read and I'm glad I read it. And I'm glad it had a happy ending -- the final scenes are very sweet, awkwardly done but appropriate for the character. You know, kind of awkward-on-purpose.

My sister is an actress in New York City, so it was neat to get a glimpse of the theater world. I kept wanting to call her and ask, "Have you ever heard of this deli," or "Does this theater really exist?"

My apologies to all the participants, especially those who are after me in line, for having it so long. Like I said to Kayters, I fell into a funk and couldn't get up. But I'm putting the book in an envelope Right Now, and it will be on its way to the next person tomorrow. Hope you enjoy it! 

Journal Entry 17 by tmtdino30 from Nanticoke, Pennsylvania USA on Sunday, February 01, 2004

Received in a book relay. Great book. Send ing it out as soon as Spaceystacey email me back. Thanks for allowing me to join in this book relay. 

Journal Entry 18 by spaceystacey from Bridgeton, New Jersey USA on Saturday, February 07, 2004

Just received in the mail two days ago. Plan to read as soon as possible and get it back on the journey. 

Journal Entry 19 by spaceystacey from Bridgeton, New Jersey USA on Sunday, February 08, 2004

Finished the book today and I must admit that I enjoyed the nice, quick, kind of fluffy read. I had no real expections for the book. I thought it was a good first novel. I love to attend Broadway shows and thought that it was interesting to kind of "read behind the scenes" even if it is fictional.




6/11/04 Book must be taking an inordinate amount of time to arrive with FLY46. Hope it gets there soon. :-) 

Journal Entry 20 by stjacques04 from Bridgeton, New Jersey USA on Saturday, March 06, 2004

Read this one while my mom was waiting for the address of the next person on the bookring list. Did he really have to "do it with her!" ugh. Nice fast read.


Sent to FLY46! Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 21 by lostbookisland on Wednesday, February 07, 2007