Attachments

by Rainbow Rowell

What a light-hearted story involving two female co-workers and the IT guy who monitors email.  Share the everyday challenges that arise in all three lives and how they choose to cope with them.  Not much of an explanation, I know, but just a cute, fun, easy book!  I absolutely enjoyed it.  Adult language, be warned.  Not excessive, but it is in there.

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Jane Vows Vengence

by Michael Thomas Ford

Last book in the trilogy bring Jane face to face with marriage...hmmm.  What. To. Do.  After quite the adventure, Jane finally figures it out.  Fun, easy, silly summer read.  Great for a weekend book or something to take you away from reality for a short vacation.

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Jane Goes Batty

by Micheal Thomas Ford

Second book in the Jane Bites Back series.  This silly twist on Jane Austen being a vampire is a quick, fun, light-hearted read.  It's corny, slightly predictable, and cheesy.  But - I liked it!  If you need an escape for a day or two, but don't want anything deep or thought-provoking, this is a great book to read.  On to the next book...


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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

by Brian Selznick

This book club selection was one I found intimidating upon check out from the library....it's approximately 1-1/2" thick.  However, upon beginning the book, I found myself completely taken in and had finished the book in under 2 hours.  The pictures tell what words can't and the words give life to the characters and their story.  I won't say much more - we haven't had club yet to discuss this book - I will say that I would HIGHLY recommend this for anyone age 10+.  It was quite the adventure!

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Jane Austen Ruined My Life

by Beth Pattillo

What a story. Feminine, realistic, humorous, touching, angry, and everything in between. Emma is dealing with a recent divorce, losing her career, and trying to figure out what to do next. She's in London on a treasure hunt of the literary sort. She is a Jane Austen fan...no fanatic, of sorts - both in literature and personally. She blames the "happily every after" of Austen for her own recent demise. This journey of love, friendship, vulnerability, and emotion is a quick and easy read. Fairly light-hearted and mostly feminine. I would recommend it - no language, no "scenes", just caffeine and searching..oh and shopping, too.

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Twice Upon a Marigold

by Jean Ferris

Sequel to Once Upon a Marigold. Again, same characters, with a few new ones. Those fairy tale people had found great happiness, but it has gone awry. Now they have to decide how to find it again, without hurting any innocents. Still light-hearted and fun to read, but with enough depth to keep you going.

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Once Upon a Marigold

by Jean Ferris

This fairy tale of sorts is a fun, easy read! There's a prince, a princess, a troll, a queen (evil, of course), a king and other assorted characters. They all want to be happy, but have different ideas of what that means and how to go about achieving it. Great for a little escape and a few laughs :)

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Jane Bites Back

by Michael Thomas Ford

What a fun spin on the life of Jane Austen. I haven't read any of her books, but I love the story of Pride & Prejudice. This takes place today; the kicker being: Jane is a vampire. Just a light read that makes you smile and laugh at times. I'm excited to read the next installment: Jane Goes Batty.

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