I loved this book! I related (almost *too* well) to the main character, and I enjoyed the story. To see a more comprehensive review (which contains SPOILERS, so beware), go to: http://www.livejournal.com/users/here_be_dragons/102371.html#cutid4

Planning to offer this up on BookRelay.

On it's way to Nolatari. This is a great book; I hope you enjoy it! :-)

Received and placed at top of TBR list. Thanks, herebedragons!

I honestly couldn't put this book down for very long. I related all-too-well to the main character, Becky Bloomwood, and her antics kept me laughing from cover to cover. She's one of those great surreal characters that seems too unbelievable to be real and yet simultaneously a mirror-image. Her thoughts on not moving forward, not knowing what she's good at and not being driven in a career hit home in the worst way. I could put myself in Becky's 50%-off boots once too often. Sure, it's fluff literature, but it's tons of fun, and that makes for a terrific transition between heavier novels/topics. I'm endeared to these books now.

And while Becky is charming, I have to say I fell for the too-good-to-be-true wunderkind Luke Brandon. It was his first appearance in the novel that hooked me for good — Becky's fleeting description of him — but, ultimately, his charming mannerisms and self-confidence did me in.

Read more at Nolatari's BookBlog.

RELEASE NOTES:

Releasing via USPS to GrizzlyGirl as part of the Chick Lit relay.

Received in the mail today! Thanks Nolatari!

Sending to a very helpful surprise bookcrosser! Thank you for helping me with my move! When you finish it (and NO RUSH!) just let me know and I will get you my new address. Thanks again!

Received in the mail yesterday as part of a Boomarang R&R from GrizzlyGirl. (I think you may have started a new trend with this Book-a-Rang or Boomarang R&R thing) This one will be read and returned to her.

Again, good luck with your move GrizzlyGirl.

Started 8/24/05.

Finished reading today. Very enjoyable and fun. Different from any genre I've ever read before. On it's way back to grizzly girl.

Thanks for hanging on to this book for me!

I'm always a little hesitant to start a new chick lit book. I have read some really great ones (Good in Bed, Nanny Diares) and I've read some terrible ones! Luckily, Confessions of a Shopaholic was fantastic! I felt that Becky is a character that every woman can relate to. I loved that her priority was her career, not her looks or her love life (although that takes a role too). I am looking forward to reading the sequal.

I am sending this book to snowy652. Enjoy and thanks for the trade!

book arrived safe and sound today. Thank you for trading. I will comment on it once I have read it and then pass it on to a new reader.

***enjoyable

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Great summer read -[ makes me want to read more Kinsella! My girlfriend has been telling me about this author for awhile and I don't know why I waited so long. Am releasing it today in Vernon BC - happy travelling!!