I had to get this! I had so much fun with the Matzo Ball Heiress, that BlueAmazon convinced me to get this book and start a follow-up ring to hers.

Can't wait to start!

So I realized that sometimes it's not good to read two books in a row by the same author. Especially if you read a second or third book by them, and then go back and read their first. In this case, I have to admit, it was a little disappointing. I just LOVED Matzo Ball Heiress, and this didn't come close. It certainly had some of her style, and some funny parts, but overall, just wasn't the same quality. I'm wondering if I had read this first if I would have thought it better. OR, would I not have bothered reading the other, as this was disappointing. hmmmmm interesting philosophical discussion ensues in my head :)

It was certainly interesting -- an American girl goes to live in Australia (like the sound of it so far). Hooks up with a band, something outrageous happens and she moves back to the states. Various odd things happen after that :) (can't give away the store!)

Since I always seem to find a section in a book about reading, I feel obligated to quote this part (expecially, since I know exactly what she means): "The house was a five minute walk from the St. Kilda library. Rachel was always reading, or at least checking books out. She flipped through masterpieces like my mum did with those romance novels she bought in the supermarket. But with her in the house, I did read more than I ever had with Simon in that room, for what that's worth. Rachel checked out Crime and Punishment during one of her "I'm slipping behind" fits. "A guilt literature moment," she owned up a day later." . . . "If she couldn't finish a book in one or two sittings, she wouldn't read it."

One other line I loved -- because I really thought it was just me who thought this, after Rachel has served on jury duty, she writes, "In sequestration, as on a long plane ride, each course of food is high entertainment."

'nuf said :)

I'm having dinner with BlueAmazon tonight (YAY) as she drives from Chicago to California, so will pass this on to her and see about the ring. . .

We didn't get to meet, as she whizzed through Denver at 9:00 AM Sunday morning. She was making great time, and who can blame her? Plus, she was thinking she wouldn't wake me up. What a sweetie!

FINALLY putting this book in the mail. Off to BlueAmazon for fun!

Rec'd this from Antof9 as part of a you read my book- I'll read yours. However, Anty, this cover is the *tackiest* cover of a book I've ever seen! Had we not both liked another book by her, I'd think you were crazy! I had it with me at the Apple Store today [Mac support, don't ask, it's been awful!] and the woman sitting next to me actually made fun of me for it! WOW! now that's a book.

Will finish today [long hold times at 1-800-my-apple] and let you know. Thanks, Ant!

Ok, took me a few days longer, but finished it after all. Sadly, I was not impressed with this one - and I so enjoyed her other book. I wondered for a bit what it was, but I think it's the characters, I just never found myself caring. There was too much action in the plot, not enough development. Do I ask too much from Chick Lit?
It's no Jennifer Weiner, that's for sure.

So, Ant, what's the plan with this book?

I am an awful friend. I told Antof9 that I'd release this in honor of the Australian elections on 10/9, and then I totally zoned. I'm sending it in a package to amusedbythis. If she is not, in fact, amused, perhaps she'll find it a new home? or release it in Lincoln Park, which I always wanted to do....

sent in a surprise RABCK to another BXer. hope she likes it. or forgives me for sending it! :)

Thanks for the surprise! It certainly looks like it could be fun. Thanks!

It has taken me a while to read this one. The lukewarm reviews put me off. Although this is obviously no classic, it was a nice light weight summer reading kind of book. Thanks for sharing!

8/23: Gave to a friend.

I have this back. Will detrmine what to do with it.

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