Jane Green's Blog, page 134

Nutella Crepe Cake

Often, on the weekends, I'll make crepes for the Smalls. My favorite is the classic variety, sprinkled with lemon juice and sugar, but my kids adore Nutella.

This weekend we had friends for dinner, and I made a mille crepe cake - layers and layers of crepes sandwiched together with cream, although I used my whipped honey ricotta for a slightly less sinful version. We have a family tradition of this cake for birthdays, always ordered from Lady M cakes in New York, and I will confess that...

Distracted Driving

I am not a big fan of the technology that has taken over our lives, and it is with rather sheepish expression that I must confess to being completely addicted to my Blackberry. It comes everywhere with me. I frequently leave my purse, because it weighs around 500lbs and I am convinced I am about to put my right shoulder out, but I never go anywhere without the BB.

I now have my calendar on it, synced to my computer, my contacts book, and of course my emails. I stick it in the central console o...

Cruisin' in a Convertible. Or not.

I just got back from LA to do a fundraiser for City of Hope (more about that on a later blog), and I had hired a basic car to get me around.

I did this the last time I was in LA to meet Harrison Ford. I got to Hertz and the woman behind the desk peered at me incredulously over the rim of her glasses. 'You hired a Kia Spectra?' she said, doubtfully. I shrugged. 'Is that okay?' she asked, practically shaking her head.

'It's fine.' I said. 'I don't even know what it looks like, but it's only for a...

Bookends

Told with Jane Green's captivating wit and flare, Bookends is above all a story about friendship — its twists, turns and complications–and how it weathers the challenges of love, ambition, marriage, and, most of all, growing up. Warmhearted, sophisticated, and full of delicious surprises, Bookends is Green's most dazzling novel yet.

Harley-riding policemen? YES PLEASE…

There was a very small notice in the paper last week that some of the policemen in this town will shortly be eschewing the traditional black and white cop cars, for Harley Davidsons.

Yes, that's right. Harley Davidsons.

At this point I have to confess, I am something of a sucker for a man in uniform. I'm not sure when this happened, and am convinced this is something to do with middle age, because uniforms never did it for me when younger.

I do remember once, sometime in the late eighties...

Jemima J: A Novel About Ugly Ducklings and Swans

[image error]With a fast-paced plot that never quits and a surprise ending no reader will see coming, Jemima J is the chronicle of one woman's quest to become the woman she's always wanted to be, learning along the way a host of lessons about attraction, addiction, the meaning of true love, and, ultimately, who she really is.

Mr. Maybe: A Novel

[image error]Taking romantic comedy to a hip, sparkling new level, Mr. Maybe is a classic tale of what happens to one girl when her heart and her head aren't looking for the same thing. With a laugh a minute and a heroine whose struggles in the dating jungle will remind you of your own, Mr. Maybe is a story that will leave you smitten.

Babyville: A Novel

[image error]Meet Julia, a wildly successful television producer who appears to have the picture-perfect life. But beneath the surface, things are not as perfect as they seem. Stuck in a loveless relationship with her boyfriend, Mark, Julia thinks a baby is the answer . . . but she may want a baby more than she wants her boyfriend. Maeve, on the other hand, is allergic to commitment. A feisty, red-haired, high-power career girl, she breaks out in a rash every time she passes a stroller.

Straight Talk: A Novel

[image error]The bestselling first novel that launched Jane Green, one of the brightest stars in contemporary women's fiction, Straight Talking sets the record straight regarding the real world of dating, and follows the adventures of Tash and her friends as they search for fulfillment and the right kind of love. Funny, flirty, and ultimately tender, Straight Talking gets at the heart of modern romance.

To Have and To Hold / Spellbound (UK version)

[image error]Delicious, witty, and packed with sparkling sex appeal, To Have and To Hold is an unputdownable read that will have you rooting out loud for its endearing heroine. A #1 bestseller in Britain, this latest tale from the beloved, utterly winning Jane Green proves that the search for true love doesn't always end when someone dons a veil, and offers a lively, refreshing take on modern marriage.