Get Well Soon/Have A Nice Day

[Deborah]

Our book selection starting October 25th is Get Well Soon and Have A Nice Day by Julie Halpern. This is a two part series about Anna Bloom. Our goal is to read both books over a three week period. Do you guys want separate discussions or is one okay?

[Lilith]

ONE

[Deborah]

Lilith wrote: "ONE"

One it is!! I can't wait to read these books.

[Lilith]

There's a short interview with the author at the back of the book I read first. For some reason, I felt like I was supposed to read it before. So the author herself has been in a mental hospital. I'm not sure if I knew that. From the interview, she seems very down to earth!

[Deborah]

I haven't read that yet. I really like this book so far. I am on page 50. I love her blankey and Sparkle.

[Lilith]

Read it first! I like Lawrence!! He's such a minor character, but I laughed when I read the parts that he's in.

[Deborah]

Lilith wrote: "Read it first! I like Lawrence!! He's such a minor character, but I laughed when I read the parts that he's in."

Okay boss on it now. I feel lil the book is real how a 15 year old would feel in that situation.

[Deborah]

Who is Lawrence? He isn't in my book.

[Deborah]

Okay I am on page 92 and there is Lawrence!!!

[Deborah]

Ha Satan and the Dark Lord!!

[Lilith]

In the description of the book it refers to Anna's roommate having a secret (and plastic) baby...which gave me the impression that she had a secret plastic baby, which it was clearly not a secret...On the other hand, if they were referring to #1 a secret baby and #2 a plastic baby...well yes, she did have a plastic baby but her pregnancy was NOT a secret, as she had told the doctor and Anna about it and I think everyone else from what I recollect. I know I'm being particular, but it's just something I noticed =P

By the way, I was surprised about her pregnancy! did not see THAT coming!

[Deborah]

Yeah, I sort of feel the same way about the description of the book. I was expecting someone to be carrying around a plastic baby as if it was real. I would expect a pregnancy in that situation only because their parents put them in there for a reason. I only have like 60 pages left before I go on the next. These are really quick reads. I am rooting for her and Justin.

[Deborah]

What a quick read. Not sure if anyone else finished, but that Sandy chick. Wow. I don't want to add any spoilers. It was definitely a YA book, but it was well written.

[Lilith]

It was cute. I started the second one. Very different pace. It's not drawing me in as much so far. I guess you have more to talk about being at a mental hospital! hah!

[Deborah]

That is how I feel. I will start the second one now.

[Lilith]

I think Anna's going to hook up with Tucker!!!

[Deborah]

What about Justin?

[Deborah]

Poor Annie. Back from the hospital and her parents split up.

[Lilith]

It's Anna, not Annie. HAH!

Wow, three weeks at a mental institution, then three weeks later, she's all better. In bad enough shape to be in a mental institution and then six weeks after being admitted feeling that the depression has gone? Realistic? If only.

[Deborah]

Lilith wrote: "It's Anna, not Annie. HAH!

Wow, three weeks at a mental institution, then three weeks later, she's all better. In bad enough shape to be in a mental institution and then six weeks after being admi..."


Oh dear.