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Friday, April 17

Good Reads

I love to read, but lately I only seem to do it when I am travelling a lot. I cannot sit on an airplane without having a book to read. I have made several trips to the library this year. I love going to the library and browsing for books. I find so many good ones. Unfortunately, I will only allow myself to check out 2 at a time. If I check out more than that I never get them all read by the due date and I always forget to renew them online, so I end up with a fine.
So I have started taking pics of the books that I like with my phone. This way I remember the ones that I want to go back and get later. I also love it when other blogs give book recommendations. I always write the name of the book down, so that I can remember to check it out/buy it later.

Here are some of the books that I have read lately. Click on the name of the book to read a description--It will take you to the amazon page for it.

I read The Devil in the Junior League on my trip to Alabama.

I loved this book: Schooled by Anisha Lakhani.

Schooled reminded me a lot of The Nanny Diaries, which I also loved, so I checked this out from the library on CD and listened to it on my last recruitment road trip. (Don't judge the book based on the movie.)

I have never read a Jane Austen novel before. I always liked the idea of reading one. I tried a few times in high school, but could never get into them. I love all the movies based on her books, so I decided to give this book a try. I love being transported back into another era. Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict.


Mojito Maven actually blogged about this book. I went online to the library's website to reserve the book and there was a 5 week wait on it. I figured it must be really good! I am about halfway through it and I really like it.
Bitter is the New Black

Schooled was my favorite out of this bunch of books. I'm hoping she has written other books. I'm off to search for that right now....
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Posted by Sweet Simplicity at 6:20 AM
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  1. Pleasant LivingApril 17, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I might actually take your reading recommendations. You seem to enjoy an easy chic lit book as much as I do. I don't like the dark and dreary books, that sort of thing happens in real life. I'm a cute cover kinda girl! And, I usually only read when I'm on vacation.

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  2. CTBApril 17, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks for the recommendations! I love Jen Lancaster's books. She is a riot. I bought Nanny Diaries at Dollar General randomly for like $3 but haven't gotten around to reading it. Glad to hear that it is good!

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  3. High Heels and Huntin' BootsApril 17, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Linds-Thanks so much for the recommendations! I just joined a book club (and am fixing to blog about it). I look forward to passing some of your suggestions on to my club! Have a great weekend!

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  4. UnknownApril 17, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    i'm up for a good read for this summer...something besides all my baby books :)

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  5. Naturally Caffeinated FamilyApril 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    i need some new books too, i'll have to write these down!!=)

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  6. the undomesticated wifeApril 17, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    I love reading...I read every night before bed. It's soothing to me. I love mysteries though, especially forensic type, like Patricia Cornwell's books. LOVE them. Also Sue Grafton and Kathy Reichs (the show Bones is based from her books...funny though, I love her books, hate the show...I think they really "hollywood-ed" it up and dumbed down the characters..blah!).

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  7. MonogramchickApril 17, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    I loved the "Nanny Diaries" when I read it, might have to look into "Schooled". Thanks for sharing your latest reads!

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  8. ASCApril 17, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    I have been thinking about reading "Schooled" and your post has pushed me over the egde...off to Borders :)

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  9. SplendidlyImperfectApril 17, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    I love Jen Lancaster. If you haven't, you should check out her blog, Jennsylvania. Funny stuff. I've liked her other books too and am looking forward to the next one(Prety in Plaid). The Devil in the Junior League is on my list of books I want to read when I get to the point where I can read again!

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  10. jlcApril 17, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    LOVEEEEEEEEE the Nanny Diaries!!!


    Ou if the others are like that I would wanna check them out. I def trust your taste. :)

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  11. CTBApril 18, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    I've got a copy of Troop Beverly Hills to mail you if you're interested. Email me at blessyourheartctb@gmail.com with the address you want me to ship to. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

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  12. MelissaApril 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Those all sound so good. I love chic lit!!

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  13. CACApril 19, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    i love the idea of taking pics of the books. good thinking!

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  14. Proper PrimerApril 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Very nice list! I am an obsessive reader! I LOVE Jen Lancaster and I also looked at Schooled for sometime! If you have not, try reading Jane Green. She is an older author but a lot of fun!

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  15. KTApril 19, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I'm a librarian who LOVES to read. I liked your choices, I tried reading the Jen Lancaster book but couldn't get into it. Maybe I should give it another shot. Have you read any Jennifer Weiner books? She's one of my faves.

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  16. Barefoot in the ParkApril 19, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    i think we may be reading twins.

    i'm reading bitter right now!

    (and i've read the rest of those recently too!)

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  17. PinkSassApril 20, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks for the recommendations. I have been looking for a new book!

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  18. Ashley @ {Let Go, Laughing}April 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    I love to read - I am going to have to look into these recommendations.

    By the way, I always have to have a book on an airplane too!

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  19. Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"September 23, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    My husband and I both are readers--him more so than me at the moment though since I'm home recovering from surgery. We have a full page dedicated to our book reviews of what we've just read that you may find interesting:
    http://karen.pnn.com/6632-what-we-ve-just-read

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