Spin (Spin, #1) in Q&A with Catherine McKenzie

Nov 13, 2012 Mina Felton rated it it was amazing

This is a definitely a fun read! It's almost like reading an issue of US Weekly but with a story line... I would recommend this for any gal that's looking for an easy book to escape into the Hollywood lifestyle of rehab and train wrecks ...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Becky rated it really liked it

When Kate Sandford blows the job of a lifetime by showing up massively hung over at her interview, she's sure she's done for. But they're willing to offer her a second chance. The catch -- Kate has to go undercover in rehab and report on Amber Sheppard, the latest IT girl to gain notoriety for her drug abuse and crazy antics.

SPIN is a really fun read. While the idea of alcoholism and rehab is quite serious, McKenzie handles her subject very well, keeping the book light and entertaining while ne ...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Andrea rated it really liked it

I bought this book in an airport after finding out my flight was delayed. I bought it solely based on the accolades and cover blurb. I'm glad I did! One of the comments said this was a "fast-paced" book and that sums it up well; I had this book finished by the next day. Catherine McKenzie created a narrator that I wasn't sure I could like, or even trust, but that is what makes this narrator so great. One of her flaws is not being honest with herself and it was enjoyable to take the journey with ...more

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Dec 30, 2011 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"Spin" has easily found it's way at the top of my "favorite book list". Kate(which is what I prefer to call i her in the beginning), has deep rooted issues that she didn't even realize she had. She's raw and I truly believe every reader can connect with her. I tend to connect with the main character of every book that I have read, but with Kate, I really felt like she was speaking to me, telling me her story, telling me to go for the changes I have longed to make in my life, and to really relax ...more

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Dec 22, 2011 Jean Brazil rated it really liked it

Shelves: chick-lit

This was pretty good. Sort of a shopoholic/Bridget Jones Diary but add a touch of Lindsay Lohen. A would-be music journalist ends up in rehab in pursuit of a story. Cute but had you thinking about choices you make as well. I may read more by this author.

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