To be honest, I've always had mixed feelings about Sophie Kinsella's work, some stuff I love (ie. Can you keep a Secret?, Twenties Girl...) and some I loath (anything Shopaholic). When she's on target, her novels are a fluffy confection of likable, kind-hearted,if a bit dim-witted women who find themselves in utterly ridiculous situations yet... Continue Reading →
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
A co-worker said to me “You’ll like this book. There’s a ghost in it”. She was wrong. I didn’t like it. I *loved* it. When Lara Lington’s great Aunt Sadie passes away her parents force her to attend the funeral. It’s a small gathering, very small. When you die at 105 you haven’t a lot... Continue Reading →
Chick Lit
Every so often I find myself perusing the shelves in search of a book with a glossy cover that has a splash of pink taffeta, stiletto heels, or any other of the score of stereotypical images associated with the chick lit genre. You can often spot them a mile away, which makes the search that... Continue Reading →
Can You Keep a Secret? Read Bridget Jones’s Diary
Emma Corrigan thought her life was on the upswing, she had a great job at Panther Cola, a boyfriend of nearly a year and had even been asked to go on her first business trip. Unfortunately, following a disasterous business meeting, her flight home hits severe turbulance and thinking that she's about to die, Emma... Continue Reading →
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