Yesterday I had a long wait at the doctor’s office and was very glad that I had brought along a book to read.
When I first started reading this book, (I really hate admitting this) I really struggled to keep reading it. Now don’t get me wrong, I really love Janet Evanovich’s writing. This was one of her earlier works that was re-released. It had been originally published as Ivan Takes a Wife back in 1989.
I did manage to make my way through this book. After the first few chapters, the story started to pick up quite a bit and the book became tolerable. It wasn’t until close to the end that the current Evanovich humor really began to shine through.
This was definitely a diamond in the rough. The actual plot was a wonderful idea. However, it just wasn’t pulled off with the spectacular Evanovich panache that we have all come to love.
I do recommend reading this so that you can see the humble beginnings of a great writer.
I am extremely exhausted this morning. I had stayed up until 4am last night to finish reading The Other Boleyn Girl.
Let me tell you that it was very well written.
The story was about Mary Boleyn and her affair with King Henry. It also detailed the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn into her reign of queen.
I was shocked at all the information that was contained in this book. It is a really great way to learn about history. Yes, it is a historical fiction. The basic facts were all correct. The only reason why it would be considered fiction is due to the fact that there is no way of knowing for sure what people were saying or how they were behaving.
The people were believed to have acted that way. It was believed that they had done what the book said, but it is not 100% proven.
Anyway, I can’t wait to see the movie. I know that the movie stars Natalie Portman. So it should be pretty good.
Here is another great offering by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes. I couldn’t put this book down. I read it in one day again. That is two book in a row by Janet Evanovich that I read in a day. In fact, I actually did read this book in one sitting. I just couldn’t bear to put it down.
This is part of a series of books, but from what my sister Bren told me, they do not have to be read in any specific order.
It’s hard to say who my favorite character from this book is. Possibly DeeDee. She was a riot. She is completely clueless on how the real world operates. Oh, then there is Max who is a teenage genius who likes to go around blowing up things.
Let’s just say, I am so glad that I don’t have their lives. Everything is so chaotic and insane, that it would probably push me over the edge. However, I wouldn’t mind meeting a guy like hunky Nick.
Wow! That was an incredible book. I typically don’t read standard romance novels. However, I was bored and didn’t feel like reading any of the books that I have sitting there. So I went through my sister Deb’s books to see what she has.
I found that one and it seemed interesting.
Janet Evanovich sets up such believable characters. Then she places them into such incredulous circumstances! I absolutely loved Elsie! She was a pistol-packing, burger slinging gray-haired, crazy lady. She had me laughing every scene she was in. I never knew what she was going to do next.
If you are looking for a book that will have you laughing so hard that it hurts, then I definitely suggest this book.
I actually read it in one day. I can’t wait to get started on the next book I chose, Full House by the same author.
I will tell you if that one was good or not as well.
I had read a book by Janet Evanovich called Hot Stuff ages ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it. So when I wanted something to read and my sister had given me this book, I decided why not.
Janet Evanovich is an excellent author. No matter what genre you normally read, I highly suggest picking up one of her books.
You may have seen her books around before. I know that I certainly have. I just never bothered reading her books though. I figured that Hot Stuff was sort of a fluke as to being a book that I would enjoy.
However, after reading a second book by her, I have to admit to liking this one as well.
My sister has a ton of her books, I will have to go digging to see what more I can turn up.
If you are looking for a really good read, then I highly suggest Switcheroo by Olivia Goldsmith. She is the woman who wrote The First Wives Club.
Switcheroo is not your normal everyday basic romance novel. It is oddball and quirky. There is tons of comedy in it.
The premise of the story is that Sylvie has been married to Bob for over 20 years. Their marriage has gone stale. Bob starts seeing Marla on the side. Sylvie finds out and confronts Marla. Only to find out that Marla is a younger version of herself. They look exactly alike except for Sylvie looks older.
Marla wants to be a wife and Sylvie wants to find out what it is like to be the bit of fluff on the side. Chaos ensues as they attempt to switch places.
Believe, this is definitely a must read.
I just finished reading this book this morning. This is definitely one of those books that is great for anyone in a relationship, looking for a relationship, or giving up on dating. There are so many great tips in this book.
It is written by a woman who writes for Sex & The City and a man who is a consultant on the show. It is extremely funny, but it gets its points across.
After reading this, I can see clearly all the time wasted in relationships that I wanted to work.
I highly recommend this book.
How many of you like reading? How many more like scavenger hunts?
I found a great combination. Be prepared to spend hours working on this one though.
Be prepared to go searching through about 60 sites to find the image. Don’t be fooled. There were some sites that I found the big image that I have to the left. That is not the one you need to find. The one you need is the small one on that they have an example of on the main contest page. After about halfway through, I realized that some authors had both. So of course, I had to go back and start again just to make sure I got the correct ones.
There are tons of prizes to win. You don’t get to choose which prizes you get.
I have found out about a bunch of great writers whose books I am going to be searching for.
There are some whose web pages leave me cringing. They were so cumbersome to look through. Some even had a different look to each page. Others opened each page into another window. Its very frustrating.
This book serendipitously fell into my hands. I had been very bored with reading lately. All of the books that are sitting here crying for me to read them, just haven’t been grabbing my attention. Sure they are all books that I would normally devour. However, I was just wanting something different. Something that wasn’t like my normal reading style.
The other day at work, JT (the center manager) was going through the old lost and found drawer. There were things sitting in there since ancient times. She decided to give items that were rather old to the employees. There was quite a bit of jewelry in the find. I am not one to be attracted to shiny objects.
One of the last things she pulled out was a book. She handed it over to one of the other girls. I was crest fallen at this. Out of everything there, that would be the one thing I would cherish. Books are my precious.
Thankfully, VG doesn’t like to read. She just let the book lay there. I snatched it up quickly. The cover was very interesting.
That night, I curled up with the book. It held my interest from page 1. There were two tales intertwining into each other like long lost lovers.
In modern day, you have Harry who is a normal every day antique book store owner. A short stubby man hired him to decipher a journal. Little did he know that his plebian life was about to be turned upside down.
Travel back in time, to bonny ol’ Scotland. James had an incredible thirst for knowledge. His farmer step-father disapproved of his intellect. James finally decided to risk it all and leave his small hut and the only life he knew. Every turn was filled with adventure and intrigue.
I could barely put this book down. Bill Napier wrote in such a way, that I felt like I was right there. I could imagine the boat rocking and being thrown about during the storms. I could picture myself right along with them in the car chases. You never know what twist lies ahead in this book.
This is definitely one to buy.
Right now I am reading an omnibus of short stories that were written in the 70s/80s.
If you are into off color humor and tons of puns, then this is definitely the book for you. It is hard to put down. The short stories were all originally written for magazines. There was a computer game that was made way back when (and yes I had played it before).
Speaking of computer games, I was asked the other day why I play some of the games I do and what my playing style was. Well, one of the reasons I play MMOs is because of the people you can meet and also the storylines. Yea I know that sounds corny, but I think of them as interactive books. I love to finish quests and see what’s next. My friend Krysta on the other hand is all about the gear and levelling. I could care less what gear I have on and I could care less about level. I just want to be able to continue with the story. I guess that is why games that require too much grinding in between quests bore me way too quickly.
