jamie ann

bookish (part one)

July 7th, 2009 at 12:00 am . Posted in books .

(no, this is not my bookshelf but damn, I wish it were)

I know I’ve mentioned the library a lot lately and that I’m flying through books. This is what happens when I have a lot of time on my hands. I read read read.

Well I’m hoping soon that I land a job and won’t have this much time on my hands. Because I am SO ready to get my hands on a new project and dig in. I would like more of a challenge than deciding what stack of books to hit next.

But for the moment, especially while I’m going through 3-4 books a week and really enjoying it, I thought I’d start posting what I read once a week. Also because so many of you have been asking what I’ve been reading too!

In the past two weeks, I’ve done mainly chick lit which is probably why I’ve been going through them so fast. So here we go by author –

Jennifer Weiner

In Her Shoes

Meg Cabot

Janet Evanovich

One For the Money

Jen Lancaster

Bitter is the New Black (reread)

I really loved Meg Cabot’s The Queen of Babble series. Some great quick reads right there. I’m waiting for one more book in her Heather Wells series to come in and then I’ll start those. I wasn’t particularly impressed with She Went All the Way and Every Boy’s Got one. But that’s chick lit for you, it’s a hit or miss.

As for the Janet Evanovich book, I don’t think I’m feeling her Stephanie Plum series. I think it’s the way she writes. It was very hard for me to get into but since I’ve heard so many good things, I picked up the next two in the series. We’ll see how book two goes and if I want to continue.

I’m sure I’ll have more to report back on next week in the book department.

As always if you have suggestions, let me know. As you can see, I just can’t get enough reading material right now!

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Angela
Jul 07, 2009 @ 1:30 am

I’m doing a book swap and you should totally join in! I just read a Meg Cabot book, but I forget what it was called. It was written in an email format, a series of emails back and forth. Kind of weird, but it was a quick read.

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Jackie
Jul 07, 2009 @ 4:55 am

You should read the Kushiel series by Jacqueline Carey. It’s my favorite book series ever. It’s really long (6 books so far that are 600-800ish pages each) but its amazing.
.-= Jackie´s last blog ..Wednesday Weirdness? =-.

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Iris
Jul 07, 2009 @ 6:34 am

Have you read anything by e. lockhart? You might like her if you like Meg Cabot. Also, Dairy Queen by Murdock is a great summer read.
.-= Iris´s last blog ..oy! librarian in crisis! =-.

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longredcape
Jul 07, 2009 @ 7:16 am

I’ve been reading Valley of the Dolls lately and I don’t want to put it down.

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Lauren
Jul 07, 2009 @ 7:29 am

I got 1/2 way through “In Her Shoes” and never finished it and i’m not really sure why. I liked it, but it was one of those periods where I was incredibly busy and couldn’t actually sink into a book. And that book is long. Maybe one day i’ll get around to re-reading it.

I’m reading a British chick-lit book right now called “Chasing Daisy.” It’s really addictive and incredibly shocking for chick lit. And I think that’s why I like it – it doesn’t play by the rules.

Also, have you checked out Sarah Dessen? She’s YA, not chick lit. I just got into her and I LOVE HER BOOKS.
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Book Review: The Angel’s Game =-.

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Michelle Smiles
Jul 07, 2009 @ 8:05 am

I love the Stephanie Plum series. Someone recently got me into the Sookie Stackhouse novels and they are fun, fast reads. I’ve always enjoyed the Sue Grafton alphabet series but they are rather dated now I guess since I started reading them as a teen (A is Alibi, B is Burglar, etc). They are less chick-y and more detective-y.
.-= Michelle Smiles´s last blog ..Momma’s girl vs Daddy’s girl =-.

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Kyla Roma
Jul 07, 2009 @ 8:13 am

Oh great list, thanks! I’m looking for books to read right now =)
.-= Kyla Roma´s last blog ..My home and native land of the free =-.

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Andi
Jul 07, 2009 @ 8:20 am

I totally want that library! I am going to check out that Meg Cabot series – I am always look for new books!
.-= Andi´s last blog ..58 Tour Eiffel – dining with a view =-.

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Maxie
Jul 07, 2009 @ 8:22 am

Some of my chick lit favorites:

Leanne Shear – Perfect Manhattan

Jennifer Crusie – Bet Me, Manhunting, Anyone But You

Elyse Friedman – Waking Beauty

Kristin Gore – Sammy’s Hill and Sammy’s House

Jessica Cutler – The Washingtonienne

Amanda Trimble – Singletini

Jane Green – Jemima J

Anything by Sophie Kinsella
.-= Maxie´s last blog ..Money Money Money Money =-.

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Carolyn
Jul 07, 2009 @ 8:54 am

I too go through many books. I love to own books for whatever weird reason so I’ve taken to going to Barnes and Noble online and buying bargain books. You will be surprised at how many best sellers you can get on there. Plus most are under 5 bucks!

If you are looking for a teenage easy read check out along for the ride by sarah dessen. It’s easy to get sucked in.

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L
Jul 07, 2009 @ 8:57 am

I love Jennifer Weiner – I’m a huge fan of all of her books. I’ve been on a reading kick lately too – must be the time of year or something. Just came across your blog from 20sb.com – I’m a fan!
.-= L´s last blog ..Gappy =-.

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Kitty
Jul 07, 2009 @ 9:45 am

I can always use a good book list!
.-= Kitty´s last blog ..On Spreading the Love… =-.

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Jess
Jul 07, 2009 @ 9:46 am

I just don’t get the Meg Cabot thing. Not for me. I don’t know why.

I do heart Marian Keyes, though, as far as chick lit is concerned. Even better if you can get the original British versions of her books as the American ones are altered, losing lots of the British flavor, and also for some reason several of the scenes are cut.
.-= Jess´s last blog ..Slow burner =-.

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Allie
Jul 07, 2009 @ 9:47 am

I loved Certain Girls. Also, The Ex-Mrs. Hedgefund is a really fun read. I’m reading Anybody Out There right now (Marian Keyes) and it’s awesome. And I’m a huge Jane Green junkie.
.-= Allie´s last blog ..Um. . . =-.

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Jersey
Jul 07, 2009 @ 10:14 am

Meg Cabot is my favorite! I loved the Heather Wells series, too! Do you have an inside scoop of when the next book comes out? I’m so on that if you do!

Also, despite the character in “…Shopaholic” being a little annoying, Sophie Kinsella’s books are great quick-reads, too.

Then, you can’t go wrong with Harry and Mr. Cullen.

Also, if you’re looking for something with a little more meat, “Pillars of the Earth” and its sequal “World Without End” are excellent, but they are 900-page historical novels.

Oh- The Other Boleyn Girl is good. The Red Tent by Anita Dimant is a great book. And of course, the Wicked Series are fun!

I bascially just gave you my entire bookshelf!

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Erin
Jul 07, 2009 @ 10:49 am

I’m sorry that you don’t have a good project, but I love that you have all this time to read. Having time to read is one of my favorite things about the summer.

I couldn’t get into the Stephanie Plum books. I tried, I really did, but it was a no go for me.

I just read the first Sookie Stackhouse book, and I thought it was a lot of fun. Did I recommend The Secret of Lost Things to you already? I can’t remember. Also, you should check out Without Reservations. It’s a wonderful travel narrative. Three Cups of Tea is good too, and also Animals in Translation if you are looking for some non-fiction. I could go on and on…

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Jaime
Jul 07, 2009 @ 10:55 am

Anything by Philippa Gregory (historical fiction romance) or Juliet Marillier is AMAZING.
.-= Jaime´s last blog ..Umm…. =-.

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Cass
Jul 07, 2009 @ 11:03 am

That library is gorgeous! I’d love to do something like that with my books, but most of mine are not as diversely colored. Lots of colored writing on white…lame.

I’ve been hearing good things about the first three authors (already read all of Jen Lancaster’s) from some of my friends, might be worth checking out.
.-= Cass´s last blog ..Because you’re worth it. =-.

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andhari
Jul 07, 2009 @ 11:46 am

was just wondering about that series. Now I know I have to give them a read

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Jen
Jul 07, 2009 @ 11:55 am

The Stephanie Plum series definitely gets better as you go! I’m currently reading the new one (15).
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Not-so-Red Velvet July 4th Cupcakes =-.

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Jenni
Jul 07, 2009 @ 1:06 pm

Maybe try Nora Roberts? It’s gotten to the point where I read her almost exclusively. AND she has a ton of books published so it would take you, oh, at least a week to get through them all

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brandy
Jul 07, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

Dear lovely,
I’m a reading whore so this post is right up my alley. Also, I organize my bookshelves by color and I have to say I love looking at them so much I almost weep. Okay, here are a few you might like:
1. Alice, I think- Susan Juby
2. The Girls Guide To Hunting and Fishing- Melissa Bank (easily one of my favourite books of all time)
3. Holly’s Inbox- Holly Denham

If you are looking for some non-chick lit stuff, let me know and I can email you some more of my favourites!!
.-= brandy´s last blog ..The Facts of My Life =-.

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Poppy
Jul 07, 2009 @ 4:44 pm

Have you tried Victoria Clayton?

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katelin
Jul 07, 2009 @ 5:41 pm

oh yay for reading. i hope you like the second stephanie plum book better, i love reading those books in between other books. so easy to read and pretty entertaining.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..Hollywood with a cherry on top. =-.

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Jennifer - Somewhere In Between
Jul 07, 2009 @ 7:39 pm

I just started (and finished) the Something Borrowed/Something Blue books by Emily Giffin, and can’t wait to dive into her next two books.

My favorite recent discovery is Anna McPartlin (I’m currently reading her new release: As Sure As The Sun). I absolutely loved her debut, Pack Up The Moon.

And I have a major case of shelf envy over that picture!
.-= Jennifer – Somewhere In Between´s last blog .. =-.

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poodlegoose
Jul 07, 2009 @ 9:11 pm

Mmmm reading. I must say that I admit to reading the Gossip Girl series all in about a week. (shhhh! )
.-= poodlegoose´s last blog ..Focusing =-.

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Jessica
Jul 08, 2009 @ 2:48 am

I absolutely love the Meg Cabot series and just all her books in general. She is awesome. I’m so excited I won your Jen Lancaster giveaway because I get home soon and I can’t wait to read it at the beach! Happy reading…I’m excited to see what you read next.
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Greek Adventures =-.

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Paula
Jul 08, 2009 @ 4:43 am

I have a big pile of to-read books at the moment and soooo excited about it – although i really should keep a few for my holiday!
.-= Paula´s last blog ..RETURN OF THE SPAM . . . =-.

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Bethany
Jul 08, 2009 @ 8:14 am

I love love love books! And I’m a total library nerd since I’m cheap and usually read books one time and that’s it. I recently read Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah and loved it. I just read all of Jen Lancaster’s books and laughed like crazy!!!
.-= Bethany´s last blog ..Vacation Lovin’ =-.

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Nora
Jul 08, 2009 @ 8:33 am

I really like Jennifer Weiner books; the more she writes, the better her books are =) I recommend Little Earthquakes and Certain Girls by J. Weiner.

Also, the Girls Guide to Hunting & Fishing by Melissa Banks is pretty good. It combines (in my opinion), love, self-searching and chick lit. It’s one of my favorite books ever!

I also highly recommend Mario Puzo. He wrote “The Godfather,” and several other really great books, all centered around the Mafia but still intriguing, intense and well written!

If I think of more, I’ll let you know =)
.-= Nora´s last blog ..A Recipe: Moving Soup =-.

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Rebekah
Jul 08, 2009 @ 10:01 am

Love Jennifer Weiner and Jennifer Lancaster… it seems like a lot of people who like them are also reading Meg Cabot. Maybe I should make that some of my summer reading.
.-= Rebekah´s last blog ..It’s ON, LobbyCon! =-.

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Katie
Jul 08, 2009 @ 11:03 am

I saw In Her Shoes (the movie, clearly) and it made my weep. It was ridiculously good and had a lot of emotion with it.

I’ve been dying to read the book as well.
.-= Katie´s last blog ..Mexican Food = No More Foreplay =-.

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Ms. Salti
Jul 08, 2009 @ 4:03 pm

I love Jennifer Weiner… read all of hers. Clare Naylor is awesome as well!
.-= Ms. Salti´s last blog ..How To Shotgun a Beer… 4th of July Edition =-.

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J
Jul 08, 2009 @ 5:34 pm

We always seem to like the same books!! I LOVE Jennifer Weiner. Her books are amazing. I can recommend a few more for you if you would like.

Jane Green (Jemima J is my fav but they are all awesome)
Sophie Kinsella (Shopoholic series is what you would know her for)
Lauren Weisenburger

I know you said you weren’t into the Stephenie Plum books too much, but I just have to say that I love them! I am surprised that you don’t like them! Janet Evanovich’s other books are good, also. I really like the ‘Full’ series. (Each book title begins with ‘Full’).

My books aren’t unpacked yet, and those were all I could think of right now, but if I think of more I will let you know!
.-= J´s last blog ..Fuck off, boxes. =-.

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Amber
Jul 08, 2009 @ 10:18 pm

I just finished The Time Traveler’s Wife and LOVED it. You should definitely check it out. I’m also a huge fan of Curtis Sittenfeld and the chick lit regulars like Emily Giffen, Sophie Kinsella, Jennifer Weiner, Jane Green… Right now I’m getting ready to sink my teeth into the Sookie Sackhouse books.
Happy reading, I did the same thing when I lost my job earlier this year.
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Awwwwwwwkward! =-.

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hautepocket
Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:58 am

Oh my gosh, that beautiful bookshelf organization could take my OCD to a WHOLE different level. It’s gorgeous!

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E.P.
Jul 11, 2009 @ 12:35 pm

I definitely recommend the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. It’s similar to Twilight, but with a different twist. They’re quick and easy reads that are addictive!

I’m impressed with all your reading! I need to start a reading list for myself or something!
.-= E.P.´s last blog ..Whip It Up Week 2: Guilty Pleasures =-.

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Kristi of Million Dream Mom
Jul 20, 2009 @ 10:00 am

re: Jennifer Weiner. I was not a big fan of In Her Shoes but I REALLY liked Good In Bed (but not the sequel as much), and also Little Earthquakes. So I recommend those too.

If you like anything in the paranormal realm, I HIGHLY recommend Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series. Starts with Bitten. All of her books are great.

I also recommend Charlaine Harris highly. She has a number of series, some paranormal and some not; all of them good.
The Southern Vampire books, of course, being what True Blood was based on. There’s also the Harper Connelly books, about a lady that was hit by lightning and developed this ability to locate dead bodies. Then there’s the Aurora Teagarden series, about a mostly-ordinary librarian who gets caught up in various murder mysteries. Or the Lily Bard series, another ‘ordinary person (sort of ordinary, anyway) involved in murder mysteries’ series. I like all of them.

That’s just for starters.

Also, I covet the library in the photo SO HARD. SO. HARD. Whereever did you find that picture??
.-= Kristi of Million Dream Mom´s last blog ..south beach =-.

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Kim
Jul 21, 2009 @ 4:01 pm

I organize my bookshelves by category and then by author within those categories, but I’m seriously thinking about rearranging. I love playing with color! I think it’d bother me though if I had many more of some colors than others.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Worth =-.

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longredcape
Oct 30, 2009 @ 7:51 pm

I've been reading Valley of the Dolls lately and I don't want to put it down.

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