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Oct 24, 2010

Kelly rated it:

Synopsis: Comedienne Heather McDonald, best known for her appearances on the hit TV show Chelsea Lately, was a virgin until she was 27 years old. Sure she had lots of boyfriends, was a sorority sister, and went on plenty of dates, but the idealistic California girl was holding out for Mr. Right, while simultaneously holding out on everyone else. McDonald recounts her sexless youth and how she finally "gave it up."

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Jun 27, 2010

James rated it:

What an appropriate title for Heather "LongBoobs" McDonald's new book! I sped through several chapters on Heather's past (sexless) relationships, eager to see exactly how she lost her virginity at age 27, and when the moment of truth finally comes, the entire ordeal is described in ONE MEASLY SENTENCE! Of course, as we all know, Heather ultimately got her happy ending with a loving husband and children, but that part of her life is described in give-or-take 15 pages. As the title promi More...

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Jul 20, 2011

Anne rated it:

I wanted something quick and funny to read. Written by one of Chelsea Handler's TV-show writers, I figured this would be just the thing. And content-wise, it was. I just had to keep hiding the cover from everyone around me at the airport, and hope no one asked what I was reading. The basis premise of this book is that the author waited until she was 27 years old to lose her virginity. So, she spends chapter after chapter talking about her various boyfriends and hook-ups and the effects of tellin More...

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Jan 23, 2011

Kara rated it:

This book was not nearly as funny as I thought it would be. I thought since she was a comedian with Chelsea Handler that it would have some semblance of humor; however, I was wrong. It is not funny. Sure, there are a couple funny one liners, but that's it. All she talks about is being in a sorority at USC and her experiences dating people who wanted to have sex with her, but she held onto her V-Card. When the time did come that she lost her virginity, it was only a small paragraph about it. The More...

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Dec 24, 2010

Laura rated it:

I really wished this book could have been funnier because I wanted to like it more than I did.

It's the story about comedian Heather McDonald, a writer for Chelsie Lately, and her quest to not give it up until she's met the right guy, which doesn't happen until she's 27 years old. Yet she's in Hollywood and she's a very sexual woman. She just the queen of blue balling.

I think all women could learn from McDonald. I don't think we blue ball enough, personally. McDonald had More...

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Jun 13, 2010

NerdGirlBlogger rated it:

You’ll Never Blue Ball In This Town Again: One Woman’s Painfully Funny Quest To Give It Up by Heather McDonald in a word, was, disappointing. I am so sorry to have to tell you this, because not only do I love Heather “Longboobs” McDonald, and love her work on Chelsea Lately, but because I love recommending funny books to my readers, and I can’t say this was a funny book. Trust me, I am as disappointed and shocked as you are.

Don’t get me wrong, this book does have some funny moment More...

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Feb 06, 2012

Danielle rated it:

After finishing this memoir, I still feel like I don't really "get" the author, and for me, that is essential. I don't have to agree with them, or even really like them, but I have to understand why they would feel and act the way that they did.

When I finished this book, I was still completely perplexed by the authors life choices. I don't want to spoil it, so I'll just say that I never felt like there was much introspection or dialogue with the reader about her decisions, More...

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Jan 23, 2012

Brooke rated it:

The premise for this book is that Heather was a virgin until she was 27. In Hollywood! While trying to make it as a comic and a writer! This is the story of how she eventually lost her virginity and met the man of her dreams, who eventually became her husband. It's a modern day love story - with a lot of dry humping.

Heather's choices for the stories to tell about men she dated are great - all of the men are different, but none are total cliches, which I kind of expected. None are tot More...

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Aug 13, 2010

Cori rated it:

I read this book for the sole reason that Heather McDonald is a friend of Chelsea Handler, not to mention a writer on her show. Although it seems this book was an attempt to write in the style of Ms. Handler, the tangents and less interesting stories was a bit of a letdown. If I was asked why I fell this book did not live up to Ms. Handler's books, I would say that Ms. Handler is more willing to be candid and honest, while Ms. McDonald seemed to be holding back.

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May 13, 2011

Stuart rated it:

Really between 2 and 3 stars for me. I enjoyed it. Although I have the feeling if you asked me about it next week I might be hard pressed to tell you that much about it. While working it out though, it was an enjoyable and quick read. She's pretty funny. Her writing is, even though it feels as if she's continually setting up her own jokes, funny. You got to give it up (see what I did there, aren't I fucking clever!) for a girl who doesn't lose her V until she's 27.

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Sep 09, 2010

Heather rated it:

My sister Shannon bought me this book to cheer me up and make me laugh...as this has been quite a summer. The book totally cracked me up. If any of you know or have read Chelsea Handler's book "My Horizontal Life: A Series of One Night Stands", this book is similar yet different. Chelsea Handler writes about her hilarious scenarios involving hooking up and all the hilarity that comes with it. Heather McDonald (a writer on Chelsea Handler's show and a friend) is different because sh More...

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Mar 03, 2011

Robert rated it:

After reading Chelsea Handler's books I moved on to Heather McDonald, who is a writer on Chelsea's show. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It wasn't in the same caliber of humor as Chelsea's, but I nevertheless enjoyed this book. I grew up in Southern California and enjoyed remembering those same places Heather described in her book I used to frequent or was familiar with. I'll give her credit, it's almost impossible to be a virgin past 20 in L.A., but she managed to do it. I have to give credit w More...

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Nov 15, 2010

Mandy rated it:

Please see my site The Well-Read Wife for more reviews.
Before this summer, I had never heard of Heather McDonald (my cable provider does not provide E!). However, apparently everyone else had. So, every bookstore I entered in the month of June proudly had McDonald’s book (on the cover she is lounging suggestively on top of a pile of blue balls) displayed front and center. I eventually gave in to temptation (unlike Heather, I’ve never been one to resist a blue ball) and purchased a copy.
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Feb 27, 2011

Michelle rated it:

This book was not as laugh-out-loud funny to me as the Chelsea Handler books, but it was still a funny read. As others have said though, and as weird as it may sound to say, I wish she had spent a little bit more time on when she gave up her virginity. It was kind of blase, and after waiting 27 years, I would have expected a bigger response...or at least more than a paragraph. All in all it was a good read, and another one I can check off my to-be-read list.

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Sep 27, 2010

Erin rated it:

Blech. Reading this book was like eating leftovers that have been sitting in the fridge too long... I feel like I need to read something good to get the taste out of my mouth. I picked this up because I wanted something silly and mindless to read when I wasn't feeling well. Now I remember why I don't read vapid books - the dialogue was stilted, the grammar was atrocious, and quite frankly, this lady needs a reality check. Thumbs down.

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Jan 16, 2011

Marie rated it:

I don't want to say this was terrible- because I still read it to the end. However, I was a bit disappointed. I was turned off by how quickly one story was not completely unfolded before she jumped into another. Sometimes this style works, but it was seriously very difficult to read when McDonald did this about every fifth line.

I did laugh a few times at small moments--but for the most part I was looking for more.

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Sep 14, 2010

Breanna Rose rated it:

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Sep 17, 2010

Ericka rated it:

Why does anyone compare Heather's book to those of her boss, Chelsea Handler, expressing disappointment that they're not the same? They're two different people!

With that said, I enjoyed this book about as much as I enjoyed Chelsea's books. That is, not much. Not very funny, not very interesting, and an inflated sense of self. Yawn.

Heather is more palatable on Chelsea Lately than she is in print.

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Jul 13, 2011

Kammy rated it:

Well if you don't like very vulgar frank language this isn't the book for you that's for sure.. i picked it up laughing at the back...i didn't really know what i was getting into but it was very funny in a very out there way... not the norm for me but i did enjoy it..lol

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Feb 08, 2011

Amanda rated it:

Based on Heather McDonald's comedy on Chelsea Lately, I thought I would really enjoy this book, however, I was very disappointed. I didn't really laugh at all, like I did through Chelsea's first 2 books. Despite all the good reviews I read on it, I was definitely disappointed.

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Apr 27, 2011

Karen rated it:

While some of the stories were hysterically funny, I had a really hard time jumping into this book.

In many of the short stories, McDonald simply came across as shallow. I can usually finish a book of this nature in a day or two. This one took me over a month.

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Jan 03, 2011

Emily rated it:

This was ok. It gets a little repetative. I know she was in a sorority. I get it. But she mentions is in every.single.chapter. It did have some funny parts, and I love me some long boobs, so it was worth a little tub reading.

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Aug 27, 2011

Laura rated it:

Started out with Heather trying a bit too hard....but then got really really funny. She found her stride and we heard all about her trials of NOT doing it with everyone in LA. She named dropped a ton, but I guess maybe if I could name drop famous people I had a chance to have sex with (but didnt) i might too.

Worth a read if you are looking for something funny and woman-empowering! Wicked quick read.

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Nov 09, 2010

Christie rated it:

I was given this book as a gift from a friend after not understanding a joke (very funny Brittany). It seems like a funny concept but it was really just a memour and really not very story is worth sharing.

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Jul 26, 2010

Ruben rated it:

This book is one woman's struggle with virginity, as well as trying to make it in Los Angeles. I couldn't put this down, mostly because I was in an airport for several hours. Seriously, I loved this book.

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Jun 28, 2011

Carly rated it:

Heather McDonald from Chelsea Latley. Comedic stories about her quests and failures to loose her virginity. Very enjoyable read, if you like Chelsea Handler's books you will like this!

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Apr 25, 2011

Joy rated it:

An LA woman, Heather McDonald, is an actress, writer and comedienne who passed up ample opportunities to have her virginity taken. I am not sure why I read this although at moments it was funny. Heather keeps stepping in every time she tries to connect with a man. Heather is a writer for Chelsea Handler but her book sounded like a comdy skit.

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Jan 11, 2011

Erin rated it:

After reading a few heavy books I wanted something light and funny. Mainly about the author/comedian's dating relationships before meeting her husband. There were some funny parts.

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Jul 20, 2011

Amber rated it:

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Apr 18, 2011

Stephanie rated it:

Ok, so it's not The Help but it was a funny, fun read that kept me laughing the whole way through. I really enjoyed it and recommend it for anyone looking for a light read.

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