When I'm not writing, I love reading and since I've had my kindle, I think my book consumption has tripled. This year, I've read some really great indie books - not to mention a few traditionally published ones. Some were recommended and others I found while browsing. Why not check them out? You might enjoy them too. Clicking on the cover will take you to the book.
I actually watched the movie of Water for Elephants before I read the book and I was glad I did. I enjoyed the movie but they watered it down so much - excuse the pun - that it was like a different story. Still, I liked it but I totally adored the book. There's so much in it - the relationships are far deeper than those of the movie.
I actually watched the movie of Water for Elephants before I read the book and I was glad I did. I enjoyed the movie but they watered it down so much - excuse the pun - that it was like a different story. Still, I liked it but I totally adored the book. There's so much in it - the relationships are far deeper than those of the movie.
When I read this it was titled American Girl. It's an erotic - but not too erotic - romance of sorts. It follows the internet friendship and romance of Justine and Molly. I really enjoyed the original version so the reworked one should be great!
This book was sent to me by the author to review - something I hate doing with a passion as I feel obligated to say something nice. No need here. It's the poignant story of a young girl who finds herself pregnant and the subsequent six weeks of her life trying to decide what she should do. Be warned, it doesn't have an 'ending' as such - pretty sneaky if you ask me.
One word for this one.... Hilarious! The story centres around Gwendolyn the Assistant Wedding Planner who finds herself posing as her boss. She of course falls in love with one of the clients and the results are so funny! I loved it.
A girl who has a job as a singing gorilla-gram. A hero who's wife died and cant commit. A sleaze bag who turns out to have a nice side and a crazy author. As usual, Jill Mansell fed my fetish for hilarity, wacky characters and complex plots. God, if only I had that talent!
I read it when it was still .99cents and had a far different cover. I can't say I adored it but I can see why so many did so I thought I'd include it. Must say I like that new cover though.
If you're a fan of YA/PNR you will probably love it. It's an easy read and an interesting story.
Heather Wardell is fast becoming one of my favourite indie chick lit authors. This book is a crazy reality show where MC is cast onto a Survivor style desert island with all of her exes. It's totally crazy and a fun read - especially if you watch a lot of those stupid programs like I do. Maybe I should write a Real Housewives version?
My first read of Beth Orsoff. She restored my faith that cheap kindle reads can be good - after I'd downloaded an amazing 10 shit books in a row and had to delete them.
This book is hysterical! Julie looks for love everywhere and has some hideously disastrous dates.
This is one of the best books I've ever read I think - certainly in the last year or two anyway. The story evolves over a few days and follows Leanne after she discovers her partner Andy in bed with another woman. It's fairly brutal, very sad and beautifully written. A definite favourite.
This is one of the best books I've ever read I think - certainly in the last year or two anyway. The story evolves over a few days and follows Leanne after she discovers her partner Andy in bed with another woman. It's fairly brutal, very sad and beautifully written. A definite favourite.
2 comments:
Great list! I'm especially interested in checking out Switched. It must be something special considering all the press and attention from felllow book bloggers.
Hi Jess,
I read Switched while I was on holiday in Italy and probably enjoyed it for the fact that it was a bit different and very easy to read. I wasn't particularly drawn to reading any of the others in the series though I can see why Amanda Hocking's books have gained a lot of momentum this year. They are definitely the new 'Twilight' which I found quite boring and not that well written. Or maybe YA just isn't my thing :) (Not saying at all that AH's books are either boring or badly written - she has a simple narrative style, and tells a story that's perfectly aimed at the age group. Kudos to her for doing such a great amount of work and being recognised and loved for it!)
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