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2007
by Arrow
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Mass Market Paperback, 416 pages
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009950913X
(isbn13: 9780099509134)
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In the latest novel from the top-ten bestselling author of Flora’s Lot, an interior designer decides it’s time she went solo. Katie Fforde...more
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Read in November, 2008
Katie fforde has a surefire formula for the kind of romance books I like. Her heroine, who starts out either single or newly single, always has a project, and a challenging and creative project at that. She will not be looking for a "relationship," in fact she will normally say she hasn't time for one...but of course by the end of the book one will transpire. Occasionally there will be a Mr. Wrong somewhere in the middle. The ...more
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Read in November, 2008
One of those authors that I consider a guilty pleasure, especially since the characters can be predictable. I continue to read them because they are a quick escape, nice little romantic comedies, and give me a little escape into the countryside of England for the traveler in me.
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Read in August, 2008
Mostly what I object to in Fforde's Practically Perfect is she and her character did not get why Mr. Darcy in the Jennifer Erhl version jumped into the pond -- how hard is it to get that he was travel weary, discouraged and for the first time in his life, acting spontaneously. Who wouldn't get that the film enhancement was to show Darcy has shifted. The wet shirt was besides the point - Darcy has grown. And the consequences of both changing was that now, they could meet with new eyes. Wha...more
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Read in October, 2007
10/06/07
TITLE/AUTHOR: Practically Perfect by Katie Fforde
RATING: 4/B
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: fiction/2006/406 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: stand alone
TIME/PLACE: Present/UK
CHARACTERS: Anna/interior designer
FIRST LINES: The candle at her side flickered, and Anna shifted her position on the pair of steps where she was perched. She was beginning to regret having the telephone connected so promptly.
COMMENTS: bookcrossing ring/ray Another enjoyable book by Fforde. A bit predictable but ...more
TITLE/AUTHOR: Practically Perfect by Katie Fforde
RATING: 4/B
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: fiction/2006/406 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: stand alone
TIME/PLACE: Present/UK
CHARACTERS: Anna/interior designer
FIRST LINES: The candle at her side flickered, and Anna shifted her position on the pair of steps where she was perched. She was beginning to regret having the telephone connected so promptly.
COMMENTS: bookcrossing ring/ray Another enjoyable book by Fforde. A bit predictable but ...more
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This book isn't bad, it's just not grabbing my attention right now. I gave it 50+ pgs, but I'm too busy to waste my time and it's due back at the library tomorrow. I might pick it up again when things slow down but probably not.
It is about a woman who buys a house to fix up and then gets a greyhound and both seem disasterous... Slightly reminiscent of Fforde's Restoring Grace that I read last year. I didn't get much past that.
It is about a woman who buys a house to fix up and then gets a greyhound and both seem disasterous... Slightly reminiscent of Fforde's Restoring Grace that I read last year. I didn't get much past that.
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Read in August, 2008
While some are better than others, I have never not enjoyed a Katie Fforde novel. Pure pleasure. Wild Designs is my favorite. (Note to self: PP is the one about a woman who buys and fixes up homes, and adopts a rescue greyhound.) It's a bit hard to keep her books straight sometimes; occasionally I find I already read one that I thought was new. But this one really was new, and good summer reading.
S_L_O_W . . . I couldn't finish it because I just never got into it. In all honesty, it was too British in that way that means that the jokes pass right over your head and you know it's likely supposed to be funny, but you're not finding it funny.
I had hopes because the premise sounded cool, but it was just not getting off the ground (by PAGE 115).
I had hopes because the premise sounded cool, but it was just not getting off the ground (by PAGE 115).
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Cute story about Anna, an interior designer who buys a beautiful tiny house to fix up and sell. At the same time she adopts a rescue greyhound. When she meets up with her long time crush, she thinks her world is perfect. But why does she have these feelings for the gruff building inspector?
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This was a good follow-up to the heartwrenching read of 'The Book Thief'. I needed something light but still well-written and 'Practically Perfect' fit the bill. It wasn't my favorite Katie Fforde, and yes, hers tend to be a bit formulaic, but it was a nice escape for a week or so.
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Read in August, 2008
This was perfectly enjoyable, just not much to it. British woman redoes a house, has mixed results with love, entertaining friends, c-level suspense as things don't go as expected. Reading this book was a nice way to spend a day laid up in bed with a bad back (which I was).
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This is British romantic comedy set in the Cotswolds. Fun and clean, but pretty much follows the formula. Lots of excellent British words which I will try to incorporate into my vocabulary to sound smarter. I'm off now to eat some biscuits. Brilliant.
Read in June, 2008
recommended to Nicole by:
Why, Katie Fforde! Because I loved all her previous books!recommends it for: Romantics. Lovers of British things.
Stately Pursuits is my favorite Katie Fforde book, although, truthfully, they are all the same. Same basic plot, characters, etc. They are good summer reads. Romantic comedies. This book was good, but, again, not my favorite of hers. I've read them ALL.
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Read in May, 2008
I always love this author. She is very popular in England, but maybe not as popular here. Her characters are always great women, that I would want to to be friends with.
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Read in June, 2008
I love Katie Fforde books in general, but I think this one might be my favorite. I just loved the characters and the story. It was entertaining, funny and light.
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Read in April, 2008
More literary candy from Ms. Fforde. This book made me want to learn how to renovate my own house and look into adopting a greyhound.
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One-day chick brit lit read. Take it to the beach or in the car when you're in the mood for a fun comedy of manners/romance.
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I purchased this book at Heathrow Airport--I hope it will prove a delightful read and not just a fun trinket from my UK trip!
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Read in September, 2007
cute book!! and funny!:)
about a interior designer who buys a house and re-does it herself and meets a guy in the process..
about a interior designer who buys a house and re-does it herself and meets a guy in the process..
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Read in September, 2008
Love Katie Fforde's books - light, comedic romance - just right for the beach or a few hours escape. Did not disappoint
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Read in October, 2008
Fun story, especially because I was able to read about greyhound rescue in the UK too. Good "beach reading."
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