Tuesday Tells it Slant by Holly Christine hits the top of my list for favorite books! I was a bit hesitant to get excited about reading this, the synopsis didn’t fully catch my attention and actually confused me a bit. But once I started and got past the first few jumbled pages, I couldn’t put it down. The story follows the journal entries of Tuesday Morning and the defining moments in her life, from her relationship with her twin sister, Monday, to securing her first real job, to falling in love. But when Tuesday’s life starts slipping out of control, she decides to do something about it. Re-writing her past seems to be the only way she can control her future, so she revisits her journal, methodically changing what has already happened into a new story, redirecting her into a new future. But how precious is the past, and did Tuesday make a mistake rewriting hers? I know that my synopsis of the story probably sounds just as confusing, but I really think everyone should try this book out. The concept is so intriguing, someone wanting to rewrite their past all with a paper and pen. While I was reading, I found myself wondering what I would change if I had the power to, or if I would leave all my memories intact. I found Christine’s writing to be thought-provoking and eloquent, even while discussing some of the harsh realities people must face. The beginning may throw some readers off like it did myself. The journal entries skip around from events among the years, but once you get just a few pages in, you can start to see a pattern amongst the dates. I highly enjoyed this novel; I found it to be a refreshing break from the usual chick lit or women’s fiction pattern. Tuesday Tells is Slant gets five stars from me. Rating: 5/5
It’s over between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth. The pair, who were co-stars on The Last Song, split after more than a year of dating, People.com has confirmed. Back in June, Cyrus, 17, denied breakup rumors, saying on her website, “Just wanna clear up a rumor. Liam [Hemsworth] and I did not break. EVER!” Bummer.
A big thank you to everyone who nominated their favorites for the Chick Lit Plus Awards! I had a great response and can’t wait to see who the winners turn out to be! I will be tallying up the nominations this week, and starting next Monday, the final voting process will begin. Be sure to vote for all your favorites- more great prizes will be handed out! Speaking of prizes, listed below are the names of all the winners for those who nominated. Thanks again to everyone who voted, I’ll be looking forward to hearing more opinions next week! **1 Winner of all three Marla Martenson novels, Excuse Me, Your Soul Mate is Waiting, Good Date, Bad Date, and Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker: Jencey Gortney **2 Winners to receive both novels by Micheline McAllister: Welcome to My Life and Love You, Love Your Work, Let’s Do Lunch! Melissa Amster & Michele (HearDoc2B@gmail.com) **2 Winners each to receive a copy of Swallow by Tonya Plank: Susan Parham & Sara_Lisa **2 Winners each receive a copy of Reunion by JL Penn: Stephanie(christmansl@gmail.com) & Sarah(sarah.barnard@bigpond.com) **3 Winners to receive a copy of Vivian Rising by Daniella Brodsky: Stephanie(christmansl@gmail.com), Runner10(csdsksds@gmail.com), & Joanne Elvin **1 Winner to receive a copy of Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph: Susan Parham **2 Winners to receive a copy of Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger: Michele(HearDoc2B@gmail.com) & Emily(wolffemily@gmail.com) All winners- please email me your mailing address at Samantha@chicklitplus.com by Friday August 27th
Author Name: Lindsey Kelk Website: http://www.iheartnewyork.co.uk/lindseykelk Bio: Lindsey Kelk is a British writer and children’s book editor. When she isn’t writing, reading, listening to music or watching more TV than is healthy, Lindsey likes to wear shoes, shop for shoes and judge the shoes of others. She loves living in New York but misses Sherbert Fountains, London and drinking Gin & Elderflower cocktails with her friends. Not necessarily in that order.. Titles: I Heart Hollywood, I Heart Paris, and I Heart New York Bio Retrieved from Iheartnewyork.co.uk
Sasha Miller had the unfortunate luck of meeting Theo Dexter. Sasha, a shy, naïve young woman, Sasha was studying at Cambridge University to become a scientist. Theo, an egotistical, seductive womanizer, convinces Sasha to embark upon an affair with him, filling her mind with stories that his wife, Theresa, is to blame for the demise of his marriage. Falling completely under Theo’s spell, Sasha trusts Theo with everything- until he betrays her in such a way that Sasha must leave Cambridge, must transform herself into a new woman. Intent on getting her revenge, Sasha becomes obsessed on how to make Theo pay for ruining her life. Scandalous by Tilly Bagshawe is truly that- Scandalous. Once I started reading this novel, there was no putting it down. There are about four main characters, and each of there stories are delicately interlaced with one another. The plot methodically moves along, and readers watch as Sasha gets humiliated while Theo becomes a super star in Hollywood. Not only does this story touch on love, betrayal, vengeance, and scandal, but there is also the celebrity world mixed in, with the glamorous lives only the rich and shameless can live. Bagshawe’s writing reminds me of another great writer- Jackie Collins- but the stories are more personal, more realistic. Scandalous definitely belongs on my Favorites list! Rating: 4.5/5
Categories: Best Cover, Best Sequel, Best Mystery/Cozy Mystery Prizes: 2 winners will receive a copy of Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger. Winners will be announced August 23rd. Please post below to enter your nominations, or email me directly at Samantha@chicklitplus.com. The top 5 from each category will go on to the final voting process. Some early nomination votes for these categories include: Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella – Best Cover Something Blue by Emily Giffin- Best Sequel I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Watson –Best Mystery/Cozy Mystery
Categories: Best Wedding, Best Supporting Character, Best Cougar Novel Prizes: 1 winner will receive a copy of Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph Winners will be announced August 23rd. Please post below to enter your nominations, or email me directly at Samantha@chicklitplus.com. The top 5 from each category will go on to the final voting process. Some early nomination votes for these categories include: The Cougar Club by Susan McBride- Best Cougar Novel Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella- Best Wedding
Categories: Novel That Should Be a Movie, Best Novel Made Into a Movie, Character with the Best Job Prizes: 3 winners will receive a copy of Vivian Rising by Daniella Brodsky Winners will be announced August 23rd. Please post below to enter your nominations, or email me directly at Samantha@chicklitplus.com. The top 5 from each category will go on to the final voting process. Some early nomination votes for these categories include: Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph¬- Novel That Should Be a Movie Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella- Best Novel Made Into a Movie Marla Martenson- Matchmaker- Diary of Beverly Hills Matchmaker by Marla Martenson- Character with the Best Job
