Thursday, August 18, 2011

Book worms

Something about traveling always get me in the mood for a new book. While on my travels, I picked up a couple. They are complete opposites of one another, but I love them both!

On one hand, I am a chick-flick kind of reader. I love all the books by Jennifer Weiner, Lauren Weisberger & Emily Giffin.
On the other hand, I am a memoir fanatic. I love intriguing true stories. Like these two books, couldn't get enough and was so interested in them!
Like I said... complete opposites!

So for this trip, I purchased one of each genre. The memoir I picked up, I finished in 2 days! It was incredible.
I'm sure you have heard the story. Her book just came out this year and it is an amazing book! I cried & laughed and felt true inspiration from reading it. Here is a great review if you're interested.

Here is the second book I picked up:
This was my fun read! And by the author of Sex and the City, it has to be good! This one I just started (because I seriously could not put down 'a stolen life'), but so far so good.

Do you guys have any other book recommendations for me? I am all ears! I love finding a good book I can get lost in :)
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21 comments:

  1. Jenna LeeAugust 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    If you like a milllion little pcs you may like Bright Shiny Morning. A million little pcs is my favorite book of all time I have read it about 5 or six times and I have NEVER read a book more than once until i read this one.

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  2. jacin {lovely little details}August 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    i love these books - have you read jemimah j? it's on my list :)

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  3. sherri lynnAugust 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Wow A Stolen Life sounds like an incredible book! I can't even imagine!

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  4. Drew {Coral Cafe}August 18, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Emily Giffin fan all the way!! I have 3 new books to take with me to the beach this weekend and I'm pumped to read from different authors!

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  5. Tamra {ever swoon}August 18, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I'm right there with you, love the chick-flicks and memoirs oh and an occasional twilight. :) I have some new paulo coehlo books I'm reading to dive into and the happiness project. Will definitely have to check out your list!

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  6. henning loveAugust 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    too many good books you have there, i wish i was more of a reader sorry i don't have any recommendations but my favorites are always political books maybe i am boring but i was a poli sci major in college i will have to pick up a few of the books you have listed here and try reading more

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  7. tinajoAugust 18, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    The Help, by Kathryn Stockett - it was really good. The best book this summer. :-)

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  8. SarahAugust 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    i'm reading the ex-debutante by linda francis lee. it's wonderful!

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  9. NikkiAugust 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I just finished The Help! I do want to read the Jacee Dugard story but I'm scared I'll never have children after that.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog! I'm lookin forward to reading more of each others blogs!
    -Sneha

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  11. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog! I'm lookin forward to reading more of each others blogs!
    -Sneha

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  12. StephanieAugust 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I just finished Two Kisses for Maddy and loved it!

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  13. JessicaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I need to pick up A Stolen Life. What she survived is amazing.

    My taste in books varies a lot too. Although my two favorites are Pride and Prejudice and Gone with the Wind. I read them over and over.

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  14. Brunette & BlessedAugust 19, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I love to read! I will have to check this out....I'm not really into memoirs but I will give to a try

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  15. Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons*August 19, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Jennifer Weiner is one of my favorite fun reads! A friend has offered to let me borrow the Jaycee Dugard book, but I'm nervous about how heavy the story might be. I have to gear myself up for that kind of stuff.

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  16. amy b.s.August 19, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    i am totally the same way about books. sometimes i need something mindless. sometimes i need something a little deeper. have you read the help? amazing. but i have to say, i loved one fifth avenue too.

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  17. asjAugust 19, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I'm reading Fly Away Home now and am really enjoying it! The Jaycee Dugard book is on my list, I've heard great things.

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  18. natasha {schue love}August 19, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Jaycee was taken from the town I live in...it's had such an impact on everyone here. I thought her story was beyond powerful!

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  19. www.StarHughes.comAugust 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I love Lauren Weisberger! And Candace Bushnell. They are such great reads. Thank you for sharing so many new books too! I have been in search of some new fun chick flicks!

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  20. simplyvonneAugust 22, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    i just saw the movie Something borrowed and I loved it. Definitely going to read the series now!

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  21. Tara {The Silver Lining}August 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love Emily Giffin! I'm a total sucker for chick lit too, and I've read some of the other books you mentioned, but not all. So, I'll have to read them now! I also have been so amazed and in complete awe of Jaycee. I watched the special with her on 20/20, and she is definitely inspiring! I'll have to get that book too.

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