Something Blue by Emily Giffin is a chick flick summer read packed with romance and happy endings.
Darcy is living the high life; successful and stunning until finding her best friend sleeping with her ex-fiance only days after the wedding was called off. Darcy calls around everyone she knows to escape now finding that she is pregnant and essentially homeless and settles to stay with Ethan a child hood friend in England for 'a few days' which turns into months, romances with doctors, new best friends and even the odd surprise.
I really enjoyed the fun pace of this book and as a hopeless romantic loved the ending too!
This type of book is becoming increasingly addictive as I find myself craving to escape to a much simpler and care free world.
The other series I recently read are written by Lindsey Kelk. The first is called I heart New York and is based along the same lines as Something Blue (minus the pregnancy).
Angela walks into her fiance having sex at her best friends wedding and finds the only solution to leave the UK, fly to New York and eat as much ice cream as possible -but not before peeing in the guy's suitcase.
When Angela arrives in NYC she checks in to the nearest hotel and makes friends with one of the receptionists; they move in together and she teaches Angela how to date; based on these experiences she gains a job at a leading magazine blogging about two guys; one a banker, another a freelance musician. Who will she fall for and how will they react to her blog...?
There are quite a few books in the I heart... series however I read the first (detailed above) and without meaning to skipped to the latest I heart London; if you fancy giving them a go they are really easy to follow so it really doesn't matter which you begin at because they are really accessible. Lots of laughs and smiles shed over this one... just what the doctor ordered.
I heart chick flicks at the moment... what are your recent reads?
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Friday, 13 July 2012
Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl by Tracy Quan
I picked this up for pennies in a charity shop purely because there was a
buy one get one free offer.
I'm not going to go into detail about the book because if you're into this stuff then you've probably already read it but I did find myself becoming strangely fascinated by this (to me) alien lifestyle.
I'm going to be studying Psychology full time soon and I suppose I became enthralled to find why the characters were call girls and why their clients visited them. I enjoyed how the book challenged some of the misconceptions and stereotypes of girls in similar positions but I definitely do not recommend this for readers younger than 18!!
I'm not going to go into detail about the book because if you're into this stuff then you've probably already read it but I did find myself becoming strangely fascinated by this (to me) alien lifestyle.
I'm going to be studying Psychology full time soon and I suppose I became enthralled to find why the characters were call girls and why their clients visited them. I enjoyed how the book challenged some of the misconceptions and stereotypes of girls in similar positions but I definitely do not recommend this for readers younger than 18!!
Books of July: The Hunger Games
I wasn't expecting to enjoy The Hunger Games trilogy but I did. So many people recommended them to me and when my sister bought the set I couldn't resist temptation.
I'm not normally into action and adventure but they seem to have opened up a thirst in me to try more books like them.
I really enjoyed all 3 of the novels- haven't seen the movie and not sure I will because I like them just as they are in my head.
If you haven't heard of The Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins here is a quick synopsis...
The Hunger Games is a televised competition shown across Panem- a set of 12 districts- to remind the population that the Captiol is in charge. A boy and a girl under 18 are selected from each district to enter the games which result in only one winner. The books focus on the character Katniss Evergreen who offers to take Prim's (her sister) place in the games. She is at an advantage being a keen and skilled hunter and so brings many adventurous and keen characteristics but also has a rather compassionate side especially towards Peeta who is also selected from her district to enter the arena.
The trilogy follows the games and politics surrounding The Hunger Games as well as Katniss, Peeta, Gale (Katniss' best friend) and Haymitch (a previous victor).
I think these books will be around for a while yet and are such a great read not only for teens but adults alike.
I'm not normally into action and adventure but they seem to have opened up a thirst in me to try more books like them.
I really enjoyed all 3 of the novels- haven't seen the movie and not sure I will because I like them just as they are in my head.
If you haven't heard of The Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins here is a quick synopsis...
The Hunger Games is a televised competition shown across Panem- a set of 12 districts- to remind the population that the Captiol is in charge. A boy and a girl under 18 are selected from each district to enter the games which result in only one winner. The books focus on the character Katniss Evergreen who offers to take Prim's (her sister) place in the games. She is at an advantage being a keen and skilled hunter and so brings many adventurous and keen characteristics but also has a rather compassionate side especially towards Peeta who is also selected from her district to enter the arena.
The trilogy follows the games and politics surrounding The Hunger Games as well as Katniss, Peeta, Gale (Katniss' best friend) and Haymitch (a previous victor).
I think these books will be around for a while yet and are such a great read not only for teens but adults alike.
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Cocktails for Three
Madeline Wickham (aka Sophie Kinsella) writes marvelously in this novel about three ladies working at a successful magazine who have formed a cocktail club that meet religiously-same place, same bar each month.
Each with different pasts, futures and life styles the bonded friendships become tested when lies, romances, secrets, bosses, babies and mother-in-laws come between them but as the girls embark on their journeys they find nothing can break them apart.
This is such a fun, frivilous and fantastic read!
Each with different pasts, futures and life styles the bonded friendships become tested when lies, romances, secrets, bosses, babies and mother-in-laws come between them but as the girls embark on their journeys they find nothing can break them apart.
This is such a fun, frivilous and fantastic read!
HUGE- Sasha Paley
HUGE- Welcome to Fat Camp-
I picked this book up for the grand sum of 50p in a charity shop, quick read but I one I really enjoyed.
Basic Plot:
two girls- both larger in size- one rich, one poor- one saves to go to a camp for weightloss, other is forced to attend by parents who own a chain of gyms- both have to share rooms over the summer.
When written like this the plot sounds like a chick-flick movie in which both characters end up best friends at the end and skip off into the horizon, however contrary to this the girls journey through a quick paced and empowering summer tackling issues and challenging one another over typical problems every teen faces; weight loss, friendships, popularity, jerks, challenging parents, boyfriends....
Sasha Paley writes really well in this classic teen flick; one that if you get the chance to read- probably wont change your life- but certainly wont harm you!
I picked this book up for the grand sum of 50p in a charity shop, quick read but I one I really enjoyed.
Basic Plot:
two girls- both larger in size- one rich, one poor- one saves to go to a camp for weightloss, other is forced to attend by parents who own a chain of gyms- both have to share rooms over the summer.
When written like this the plot sounds like a chick-flick movie in which both characters end up best friends at the end and skip off into the horizon, however contrary to this the girls journey through a quick paced and empowering summer tackling issues and challenging one another over typical problems every teen faces; weight loss, friendships, popularity, jerks, challenging parents, boyfriends....
Sasha Paley writes really well in this classic teen flick; one that if you get the chance to read- probably wont change your life- but certainly wont harm you!
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul has many different titles including those for Mothers/ Pet Lovers/ Christians/ Woman's Soul. They are all a collection of stories, poems and a few pictures about the selected topic.
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul is written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Kimberley Kirberger and combines thousands of pieces in a 'handbook' format headed under the titles about relationships, friendships, family, love and kindness, learning, tough stuff, making a difference and going for it.
The opening sentence is 'It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story' (a Native American saying) one which couldn't sum up this book any better. Lots of the stories and poems are deeply personal and have really lovely meanings behind them to inspire readers of all ages. The book provides lessons for us to learn in a safe and contained space and can be read all at once or dipped into every now and again; by being split into different 'chapters' this makes it extremely easy to do.
If you've read it before comment below on your favourite parts of the book!
Happy Reading, Ellie <3
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul is written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Kimberley Kirberger and combines thousands of pieces in a 'handbook' format headed under the titles about relationships, friendships, family, love and kindness, learning, tough stuff, making a difference and going for it.
The opening sentence is 'It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story' (a Native American saying) one which couldn't sum up this book any better. Lots of the stories and poems are deeply personal and have really lovely meanings behind them to inspire readers of all ages. The book provides lessons for us to learn in a safe and contained space and can be read all at once or dipped into every now and again; by being split into different 'chapters' this makes it extremely easy to do.
If you've read it before comment below on your favourite parts of the book!
Happy Reading, Ellie <3
Friday, 1 June 2012
Book of June: Room
Fellow Readers,
Book of the Month: Room by Emma Donoghue
After looking at a fellow Blogger's post a few months ago I made a point to look out for Room.
Room follows an emotional journey of a young boy and his Mother who have been forever trapped in 'Room' and their escape to freedom. I don't want to give too much away of the story line but I will say I felt so emotionally attached to the characters; they are so believable and skillfully developed by Donoghue- every possible detail was covered magnificently and made me personally explore the meaning of reality and freedom.
Room raises so many 'life' questions and being from a small boy's perspective I think lots of people can relate to such an innocence and simplicity.
Both for adults and teens this book was perfect; I wholeheartedly recommend it and think it deserves every award going!
Enjoy!
Ell :)
Book of the Month: Room by Emma Donoghue
After looking at a fellow Blogger's post a few months ago I made a point to look out for Room.
Room follows an emotional journey of a young boy and his Mother who have been forever trapped in 'Room' and their escape to freedom. I don't want to give too much away of the story line but I will say I felt so emotionally attached to the characters; they are so believable and skillfully developed by Donoghue- every possible detail was covered magnificently and made me personally explore the meaning of reality and freedom.
Room raises so many 'life' questions and being from a small boy's perspective I think lots of people can relate to such an innocence and simplicity.
Both for adults and teens this book was perfect; I wholeheartedly recommend it and think it deserves every award going!
Enjoy!
Ell :)
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