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24th out of 106 books
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Blame It on the Fame
by
Tracie Banister (Goodreads Author)
A power-trippin’ bitch, a has-been, a skanky ex-model, a press-shy indie queen, and a British stage actress no one knows – that’s how the Best Actress hopefuls in this year’s too-close-to-call Oscar race cattily describe each other. Which of them will win the much-coveted gold statue and what price will they be forced to pay as they travel the red carpeted-path to Hollywoo...more
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January 18th 2012
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Mar 01, 2012
Judah Davis
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5 of 5 stars
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Tracie Bannister
This book is red carpet royalty. It is one big guilty pleasure that I haven't been able to get my nose out of since I started it. Bannister's over-the-top celebrity characterizations were entertaining and hilarious. The sex scenes were sizzling. The sad scenes put a lump in my throat and left tears streaming down my face.
I laughed throughout, cried at times, and was so surprised by the adultery scene that I let out a blood curdling scream. My husband quickly came running in, probably wondering i...more
I laughed throughout, cried at times, and was so surprised by the adultery scene that I let out a blood curdling scream. My husband quickly came running in, probably wondering i...more
An absolute stunning book - a realistic look at Hollywood
So the scoop is this… I absolutely loved this book! Tracie Banister wrote a book that makes the characters jump off the page and straight into your heart. At one, point, I sent a direct message to Tracie on Twitter because I wanted to slap one of the characters. A true story.
The writing is crisp, and the characters moving. The book has everything that a reader would want from a book – Lies, secrets, sex, fashion, humor, beauty, romance, b...more
So the scoop is this… I absolutely loved this book! Tracie Banister wrote a book that makes the characters jump off the page and straight into your heart. At one, point, I sent a direct message to Tracie on Twitter because I wanted to slap one of the characters. A true story.
The writing is crisp, and the characters moving. The book has everything that a reader would want from a book – Lies, secrets, sex, fashion, humor, beauty, romance, b...more
Reviewed by: Aubrey
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Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Review: Blame it on the Fame was very reminiscent of Jackie Collins with a little less raunch but filled with humor and fantastic story lines. Danielle is the mother of two who believes she deserves the Oscar the most, Anaya is the wild child who needs to be tamed, Philippa is the British stage actor who has given up on love, Laurel is the has-been who has anxiety problems and Jordan is the indie queen deali...more
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Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
Review: Blame it on the Fame was very reminiscent of Jackie Collins with a little less raunch but filled with humor and fantastic story lines. Danielle is the mother of two who believes she deserves the Oscar the most, Anaya is the wild child who needs to be tamed, Philippa is the British stage actor who has given up on love, Laurel is the has-been who has anxiety problems and Jordan is the indie queen deali...more
The moment I started reading, "Blame It on the Fame", I knew that it was my kind of book. As someone who is obsessed with anything involving Hollywood, celebrities and awards shows, I knew this would be the perfect book to curl up with on the couch to just get lost in the world of the five Best Actress nominees, especially with the actual Oscars coming up. Each of the actresses are so unique and different that they stand on their own two feet as women who could certainly exist in Hollywood, as w...more
I actually worked in Hollywood for two years--right next to Paramount Studios. During my time there, I got to know at least one Oscar winner personally and I have to say that Tracie Banister's "Blame It on the Fame" took me right back.
I purchased this book because of an intriguing entry she had in Six Sentence Sunday. I didn't know at the time I'd be getting to know 5 actresses up for a Best Actress Oscar. This book isn't a romance, and Ms. Banister lets you see the shallowness, insecurity and...more
I purchased this book because of an intriguing entry she had in Six Sentence Sunday. I didn't know at the time I'd be getting to know 5 actresses up for a Best Actress Oscar. This book isn't a romance, and Ms. Banister lets you see the shallowness, insecurity and...more
OK where do I start to sing the praises of Tracie Banister? I am amazed this was her first book. The writing and imagination to have five YES 5 simultaneous stories all going on surrounding the Oscar race is fab! For the stores we have the b*tch of all B's Danielle. I wanted to smack her so many times. She was the epitome of selfish and she said things that shocked me so badly I wanted to throw the Kindle. She was married to a former tv star who was struggling to get back into the business. My c...more
I really hope Tracie Banister is planning a sequel. She did such an amazing job of creating five multi-layered protagonists, and I was pulled in deep to each and every one of their stories. This is no small feat! Despite the fact that I cared and was interested in what happened to all five, I must admit: Danielle, the power-trippin' b!tch was my favorite. She was so outrageous, it was particularly fascinating to read her parts (for me). I kept wondering if she'd get her comeuppance. I thought sh...more
I was so excited to read Blame it on the Fame from my fellow author friend Tracie Banister. You got celebrities, award shows, glitz and glamour, backstabbing, romance, frenemies – and a bit of love and true friendship underneath it all. From the moment I started reading I could not put it down. This is one of the best chick lit books I’ve read this year, and a new addition to my Favorites list!
The story follows the lives of the five women nominated in the Best Actress category for the Oscars. Yo...more
The story follows the lives of the five women nominated in the Best Actress category for the Oscars. Yo...more
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Have you ever wondered what went on behind the scenes at the Oscars? Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the life of a celebrity? Do you tear through the pages of gossip magazines? Do you love to watch your favorite actors and actresses walk the red carpet?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you MUST read "Blame it on the Fame" by Tracie Banister.
As an author, I know how challenging it is to create even one main character who will engage and entertain my readers. Well,...more
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you MUST read "Blame it on the Fame" by Tracie Banister.
As an author, I know how challenging it is to create even one main character who will engage and entertain my readers. Well,...more
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Lashings of glitz and fiery personalities. Chick lit at its best!
What better setting for the perfect chick lit novel than the Oscars? I had already read Ms Banister's 2nd book, In Need of Therapy and loved it, also giving it 5 stars. But as I am not much of a glizt and glamour girl, I wasn't sure how much I would like this A list packed novel. Well, I needn't have worried. I almost had to take a cold shower at at least one of the scenes, which showed perfectly the hedonistic lifestyle that Anaya...more
What better setting for the perfect chick lit novel than the Oscars? I had already read Ms Banister's 2nd book, In Need of Therapy and loved it, also giving it 5 stars. But as I am not much of a glizt and glamour girl, I wasn't sure how much I would like this A list packed novel. Well, I needn't have worried. I almost had to take a cold shower at at least one of the scenes, which showed perfectly the hedonistic lifestyle that Anaya...more
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Award show junkies and cinema fans alike will find an entertaining and well-executed read in Tracie Banister's debut novel, Blame it on the Fame.
The ballots are in, and the story begins as Hollywood announces its nominees for the upcoming Academy Awards. Up for best actress are a golden girl with a careful image to mask her natural bitchiness; an unknown Brit who can't seem to stay away from her bad boy ex-boyfriend/co-star; an ex-model turned actress who loves parties, too much; the daughter of...more
The ballots are in, and the story begins as Hollywood announces its nominees for the upcoming Academy Awards. Up for best actress are a golden girl with a careful image to mask her natural bitchiness; an unknown Brit who can't seem to stay away from her bad boy ex-boyfriend/co-star; an ex-model turned actress who loves parties, too much; the daughter of...more
This book had me hooked from the start! Who doesn't love a little red carpet drama and behind-the-scenes Hollywood gossip? In "Blame It on the Fame," we follow five best actress hopefuls in the weeks leading up to The Oscars, and in the process, we get a glimpse into their exciting, scandalous, and sometimes disastrous lives. I was amazed at how well Banister developed all five leading ladies and their stories--so much so that I couldn't help but envision this story on the big screen. The dialog...more
Tracie Banister delivers one of the best books I have read in a while with her fabulous tale of five women and their rocky road to the Academy Awards. Full of fresh new characters thrust into intriguing situations, this book was hard to put down once you started reading it.
Diva antics abound as you get an inside peek at the life of a celebrity. Has-Been actress, Laurel Hastings, thrust back in the spotlight with her nomination suffers humilation as her marriage and privacy explode in public. Ex-...more
Diva antics abound as you get an inside peek at the life of a celebrity. Has-Been actress, Laurel Hastings, thrust back in the spotlight with her nomination suffers humilation as her marriage and privacy explode in public. Ex-...more
What a fun read! But this book is not JUST a fun read - this book is so well written you'll find yourself pulled into the story of each character (some of whom you'll love, some of whom you'll hate!), you'll visualize every scene, and you'll swear the author was hiding behind the red velvet curtains at the Oscars. The story follows 5 women nominated for Best Actress and the variety of these 5 characters is fantastic; each with their own very unique backstory. The author weaves their stories in w...more
This is one of my favorite books of 2012!
Based on the book blurb alone I knew "Blame it on the Fame" was right up my alley. Five actresses vying for the Oscar? Count me in.
I devoured this book – I was absolutely hooked from page one and I didn't want it to end. Banister expertly weaves the stories together in a way that left me begging for more at the end of every chapter. Sure I had my favorites (Ahem, Miles is swoon-worthy) but I was constantly surprised by how much I loved reading the perspe...more
Based on the book blurb alone I knew "Blame it on the Fame" was right up my alley. Five actresses vying for the Oscar? Count me in.
I devoured this book – I was absolutely hooked from page one and I didn't want it to end. Banister expertly weaves the stories together in a way that left me begging for more at the end of every chapter. Sure I had my favorites (Ahem, Miles is swoon-worthy) but I was constantly surprised by how much I loved reading the perspe...more
What a debut for Banister. I don't read a ton of chicklit (usually more romance), but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. She takes you inside the lives of all the best leading actress Oscar nominees. Some of the characters you love, others you hate, and all the excitement is brought to the page. I know I ended up picking a favorite and hoped she would win the prize. The pacing was fast, and I really think people who enjoy entertainment, style, etc would especially love this book.
What a fun read! Blame It on the Fame is true escapism at its best. Banister's writing is clear and sharp. The dialogue is witty and intelligent. The characters are well-developed and a joy to get to know. I especially enjoyed Anaya and laughed out loud numerous times at her crazy, I-don't-care-what-anyone-thinks-of-me attitude and wild, over-indulgent lifestyle. I felt deep sympathy for quiet and caring Laurel and was rooting for practical, hard-working Jordan from the start. Miles and Phillipa...more
The characters in Blame It on the Fame are different enough to help separate the five stars from one another as you read through their lives and adventures, their aspirations and shortcomings. This book is also a wonderful read for those who want to peek behind the curtain at award shows.
Two thumbs WAY up for Tracie Banister's scandalously spectacular BLAME IT ON THE FAME. If you sneak peeks at supermarket tabloids, live for People.com, and secretly wish you, too, could live the life of a movie star, this book is for you. Ms. Banister did an amazing job of creating five complicated, realistic women, each with a unique voice and a riveting backstory. And though I enjoyed all of the nominees' stories, I must admit I found myself partial to the classically trained, Kenneth Branagh-...more
Frothy and fun.
This was a great read! The characters were well-developed and believable. Definitely kept me turning the pages!
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