Bookworm Review: This book has been out for awhile, copyright 2008, and I've been drawn to it since I saw the cover (it also helps that Bushnell is the author of Sex in the City). At first I was a little lost because you're introduced to so many chracters right away. There also isn't a break in between character's point of views. One paragraph you are in the mind of Billy, and then switch to Lola, and then back to Billy, and then on to James. Once you start reading it, though, it gets a lot easier to read and follow. Sometimes I had to reread a paragraph to make sure I knew who I was supposed to be. Overall, I really enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more like it! You really do feel for the characters and are swallowed into their lives.
One Fifth Avenue isn't just an address in New York, it's a lifestyle. People dream of living there (the smallest apartment goes for over one million dollars), and they will do whatever it takes to get there. Some lie, cheat, or sleep their way in, while some might even kill to stay. This book brings it's readers into the lives of the residents of One Fifth and the struggles they go through to stay up-to-date with the ever changing social ladder of New York.
Bookworm Review: This book has been out for awhile, copyright 2008, and I've been drawn to it since I saw the cover (it also helps that Bushnell is the author of Sex in the City). At first I was a little lost because you're introduced to so many chracters right away. There also isn't a break in between character's point of views. One paragraph you are in the mind of Billy, and then switch to Lola, and then back to Billy, and then on to James. Once you start reading it, though, it gets a lot easier to read and follow. Sometimes I had to reread a paragraph to make sure I knew who I was supposed to be. Overall, I really enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more like it! You really do feel for the characters and are swallowed into their lives.
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Melissa is at it again, but this time she's taking over New York City. Jonathan has moved back to help sell his ex-wife's apartment and Melissa is asked to go with him on what's supposed to be a holiday from work. But it doesn't take long for her to find a lost soul to help out and, of course, trouble is not far behind. Bookworm Review: I really do feel that Melissa and I could be best friends forever. I know exactly how she feels about helping others no matter the cost. She's just a sweet girl who tries to do the right thing, even if it's not the most popular choice. I really liked the ending because it shows Melissa finally putting herself first. I guess you will have to read it to find out what happens!! I will absolutely pass this book on to my friends and family and now I'm really looking forward to reading the next book with Melissa! And who would have thought that I would enjoy a series that I just randomly selected off the shelves of Barnes and Noble? If you like Shopaholic, then you will love this series too! Megan Smith, a Yale graduate finds herself unemployed and out of money. When she's given the opportunity to tutor some rich girls, she can't pass it up. If she only knew what she was getting herself into. The Baker twins are not the easiest heiresses to work with, let alone teach. What Megan didn't anticipate was how much she was going to learn from them. Bookworm Review: I found this book at the bottom of the bargain bin at my local Kroger and I thought I'd give it a try. Boy am I glad I did! I couldn't put it down! I read it in two days and I loved every word of it. I felt sorry for Megan, cared about the twins, and hoped that everything would work out. I was crying at the end of it, which means it was very well written. I love books that make you care so much for the characters that you hope and pray that everything works out for them. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good chick-flick. Apprently this book was made into a television series on the CW called Privilaged, but I never saw it. Maybe I can catch the reruns online!! Melissa has been fired yet again, and her life seems to be going nowhere both in life and love. And to top it all off, her dad is a major political figure and her younger sister is getting married before her. Melissa decides to use her gifts of shopping and party throwing to start her own agency, helping bachelors navigate their social lives. She think she finally has her life together until she falls for one of her clients. Bookworm Review: I randomly picked this book off the shelf of Barnes and Noble, something I like to do on occasion, and I'm so glad I did! There were times where I was so upset with Melissa that I wanted to scream! And then there were times where all I wanted to do was cuddle up on the couch and cry. What does that mean? Hester Browne did a fabulous job of making me care deeply for her characters. A must read for everyone!! I can't wait to go and get the next book!! Veronica is constantly being mistaken for pop sensation Hailey Rush- in the grocery store, out to eat with friends, and even Hailey's own manager is fooled! When Hailey's manager offers to pay Veronica to pretend she's Hailey, she has no reason not to! Things aren't always fun and fabulous for Veronica, but at least she gets to pretend to date Hailey's super hot boyfriend Brady Ellis. Bookworm Review: I loved this book. I thought it was well written and a fun read. I'm obsessed with celebrities, so it was fun to live the life of one through a book. But like all celebrity stories, things aren't always as fun as they look. I would recommend this to anyone! The story follows three women whose lives are all linked together. First you're introduced to Gemma Hogan whose mother has just been dumped by her father. Then, you meet JoJo Harvey, a sexy literary agent who knows how to run with the big boys. The final character, Lily Wright, is a struggling author who lands JoJo as her agent. The problem is that JoJo is also representing Gemma, who hates Lily for "stealing" her man. Bookworm Review: Of course I like anything that has to do with the publishing world, so this book was fun for me. It's pretty long and at first I felt like the first hundred pages provided a lot of backstory. In the end, I really fell in love with the characters and I really wanted to see them succeed. I would recommend this to my writer friends. Vicky, features editor of London's Poise! magazine wanders what like would be like in someone else's shoes. Amber, a so- called "Desperate Housewife" is tired of having to compete with the other wives in her neighborhood to be "perfect." When Vicky posts a contest to swap lives with someone, Amber sends in a letter and hopes for the best. In the end, both realize that the grass may not always be greener on the other side. Bookworm Review: I really liked the characters Vicky and Amber. They were lovable, and as a reader, you seriously want them to end up learning a lesson at the end. The end was probably my favorite part, and I know you will think so too! Mrs. Green has a way of writing that allows the reader to see what all of the characters are thinking, and not just the two main characters, and I like that. If this is your first Green novel to read, you might be confused, but just stick with it and I promise you will enjoy it! Ellen loves her husband dearly and her life is perfect, at least until her ex-boyfriend Leo comes back into the picture. A chance encounter with her ex makes Ellen question everything about her life and her marriage. Emily Griffin takes her reader on an adventure of love a deceit that may even have you question how life would be different if you had ended up with the one that got away. Bookworm Review: I really enjoyed this book. I hadn't read any of her other books, but I saw the movie Something Borrowed. There were times where I felt bad for the character Ellen, and then others when I wanted to reach into the book and slap her. I felt like it took awhile to really get into the meat of the book, but I would recommend this to anyone! |
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