Yolanda's comments (member since Aug 15, 2008)

Yolanda's comments from the Chick Lit group.

I totally loved Me vs. Me... it was a cute ending... I really intend to read more by her.

I am currently reading Queen of Babble. I love it but I just can't seem to find the time to read this week. Its taking me longer than any other Meg Cabot book. Next I have 2 Jane Greens I want to read :)

I like Liz Ireland. She started out as a cheezy romance writer I believe. But I love her books:
Pink Ghetto
Three Bedrooms in Chelsea
How I Stole Her Husband

I also like two authors who have only written 1 book but they are great...
Lauren Lipton It's About Your Husband
Julie Buxbaum The Opposite of Love

I would say the thing I am most tired of in chick lit is the oversexed BF. I think that why for once there be a nerdy BF that is just sitting around her house watching soap operas or a married best friend who doesn't have it together. I wish there was a book or sitcom like my BF and I. She is single and struggling and I am married. I have been where she's at and I offer her advice. She has some of the WORST dates EVER!!
I wish i had time to complete what I'm working on. I think maybe people would like to hear from a character who is a size 18. Works in a crap job (not in publishing but maybe in software design). And who's best friend isn't sleeping with the entire of New York/London/LA...

Lauren,
Even if you did write a cookie cutter chick lit book I have a feeling it still would be above the grain. You develop the characters, you don't let them run a muck in uncertainty. They are clear and crisp and you can imagine them as though they live next door or work in the cubicle next to you. And I agree with Jen (again) GBF was done in a way that I enjoyed. Anyone who read your book saw he wasn't the typical GBF cliche. At least from my opinion.

My apologies LAUREN... the kids, the husband, the commotion, I wasn't paying attention and I put my friends name instead.

Jen,
I can't pick just one favorite part. I love how she was the worst detective EVER!!! I love how it never occurred to her that he wasn't the Steve she was supposed to be following. I also loved how she was a realistic woman. Because I have to admit... I would have been jumping to conclusions as well. Even after she realized her "instincts" weren't exactly on a strong foundation... still she kept jumping to conclusions. I'm going to start my new job soon... counting chickens... hahaha!! That is something I always do and can't help it until it blows up in my face. I also loved Simon. Reminds me of someone I know who is brutally honest... but all the same love him to pieces. This book. This book... I rented from the library... but it has to become part of my collection. I can't tell you how many crap books there are out there. Its good to read something that doesn't make you think they followed some Chick Lit instruction guide for idiots. :)

I just finished Linda Lipton's It's About Your Husband. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. Not the typical cookie cutter ending. I really enjoyed this book. Can't wait to read more by her. Any one else read this book and willing to discuss. I was only tempted to pick it up because it was on the bookshelf in this group. I love to read and discuss... so take the subject where you like... Thanks.