Book Review :: Summer Sisters

F
inally, finished my JUNE book reading Summer Sisters by Judy Blume. I thought I was going to dread another girly friendship book but as the other I did get to know the characters and started to wish I was part of that family on the beach growing up. It did bring back plenty of memories of the days when my family would take summer vacations to Rhode Island and all the local boys just seemed amazing.

This is definitely a QUICK read I finished on my commute to city last week. So all the LIRR riders pick up a book from the past and enjoy. I guess you can understand it wasn't so much a page turner to figure out the plot but more of yeah I read this before type of book. Just like we watch our TV programs love and pain seem to keep us glued to the story.

 Share a Book Rating ::  3 - Finished - Let me know what you think!

I am looking forward to finishing my July book.

Keep Turning those pages
Happy Reading,
 Jennifer

Product Description (from Amazon)

In the summer of 1977, Victoria Leonard’s world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend. Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become “summer sisters.”

Now, years later, Vix is working in New York City. Caitlin is getting married on the Vineyard. And the early magic of their long, complicated friendship has faded. But Caitlin begs Vix to come to her wedding, to be her maid of honor. And Vix knows that she will go—because Vix wants to understand what happened during that last shattering summer. And, after all these years, she needs to know why her best friend—her summer sister—still has the power to break her heart.

Book List :: August 2012 (summer reading)

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ugust already! The summer is half way over and yes it is sad but I am enjoying all of the fun activities (keeping me from my books). I have updated the reading list for the August selection. I know the post is short and sweet but that is kind of the way it has been going. Not so much for the SEO lovers of the world. But I hope you READERS are enjoying the books.

Check out the reading selection from our goodreads.com group.

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Ca... by Fannie Flagg $15.10	Divergent by Veronica Roth $9.99	The Memory Keeper's Daughter: A Novel by Kim Edwards $10.20
Lucky Man: A Memoir by Michael J. Fox $9.48

Cheers to the August selection - I hope you are able to sit and relax, sip a glass of ice-tea, be warmed by the sunset and Keep Turning those pages!
Happy Reading,
 Jennifer

A true confession to my BLOG

It's summer time and I need to confess my book reading has really come to a SLOW down. Yup I do declare as slow as a turtle crossing the main street. But I can let you know the books I have started are an EXTREME delight.

For me I have started two books but I want to add more.


Abraham Lincoln: Vampire HunterBy Seth Grahame-Smith 

• I love the opening scene I am so intrigued to read more but by the time my little guy is down for the count lately so am I. (true confession)

Summer Sisters: A NovelBy Judy Blume

• I am also trying to get this book opened every time I go to the beach. (I have noticed these friendship books haven't been my greatest love this year but we will see)

So what have I been doing instead of spending my nights reading.

• Gardening - We are part of a community garden in Patchogue, NY
• Working - still working on getting my consulting business off the ground
• Beach days - weekend is beach days 
• BBQ's - spending time with family & friends
• POOL TIME - little man loves it so we are busy floating and looking for treasures under the sea. 

We did read some great children's books. He is in summer school and the curriculum is Under the Sea. My next post will be about those books. 

I am hoping to get on track but right now I am still enjoying the summer. Cheers to all!

Keep Turning those pages
Happy Reading,
 Jennifer

Book Review :: Firefly Lane

W
ell I tried, and I just have to move on. Everybody loved it but I am just not into this summer read. So I pass it on to YOU! Share with me all you book DIVA's. Did you love the book? Don't get me wrong I love friendship books. And this is definitely got the girlfriend from childhood to adult drama. The setting and characters are great but I feel I got the story in the first 250 pages not 500 pages. 


But what I do love is the authors postscript about the AWARENESS of your body and breast cancer. Everyone pay attention. We lose to many wonderful people to this disease and early diagnosis  can be a key to saving lives. So touch, feel, get funky - Know your breasts, Know your Body. For more details on self examination check out this site. Breast Self-Exam http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/breastselfexam.html


Share a Book Rating :: 2 - Skimmed the whole way to the end, Did I miss something?


I will keep on my list but I am on to a new book. 

Keep Turning those pages
Happy Reading,
 Jennifer

Product Description (from Amazon) 


From the New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . .

In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the “coolest girl in the world” moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all---beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer’s end they’ve become TullyandKate. Inseparable.

Book Review :: Life As I Blow It By Sarah Colonna

I would actually call this post "sloppy seconds" but I think some would get offended.

READ ::  Life As I Blow It... By Sarah Colonna

Share a Book Rating ::  2 - Finally finished, your turn!!

I have to say I thought I was in for a real laughter ride but ended up just annoyed I learned about some other girl make all the mistakes and mishaps that everyd other girl in the mid west or westchester county made during high school.

Laughter - not really. Yeah she took some chances and made some major mistakes. But this book was nothing like the laugh out loud, people looking at you on the train, that her boss had me hurting the abs.

Don't get me wrong I am sure hanging with this chic at a bar would be a blast and the vodka would keep flowing and the abs would hurt from Laughing at all the fools around us.

I have to say I was pretty sad that I pumped up the story.This is why I love reading it's the journey of finding the ones you LOVE LOVE and reading the ones that make you thankful that the final page has come.

 Keep turning those pages....

 Happy Reading,
 Jennifer

Product Description (from Amazon)

In this wickedly funny and irreverent memoir, Chelsea Lately writer and comedian Sarah Colonna opens up about love, life, and pursuing her dreams . . . and then screwing it all up.

Children Book Review :: What Dads Can't do By Douglas Wood.

We ended this weekend with a nice book reminding us how great Father's can be. It was a little confusing for my little guy because he said to me "Daddy CAN do that" - hit a ball, eat lot's of cake, play hide and seek.

This book was a nice reminder of all the wonderful things Dad's do for their little ones to make them feel AWESOME.

Check out the book and share the story.
READ ::  What Dads Can't Do By Douglas Wood.

Share a Book Rating ::  4 - Could have been a 5, but nothing is perfect!!


 Keep turning those pages....
 Happy Reading,
 Jennifer


 Product Description (from Amazon)

There are lots of things that regular people can do but dads can't. Dads can't cross the street without holding hands. They can push, but can't swing. When dads play hide-and-seek they always get found, but they have a hard time finding you. Dads really need to be kissed good night at bedtime. It's a wonder they make it through life at all!

#KidLit :: Children Summer Reading No Beach day fun!

So let's say it isn't a perfect day for the Beach. I found a great activity for you and your child. Don't fret its FUN!

I swear you will be singing - My Four Groovy Buttons!! 

Product Description (from Amazon)

Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? Count down with Pete in this rocking new story from the creators of the bestselling Pete the Cat books.

We had a fun time with Pete! 
 Keep turning those pages....
 Happy Reading,
 Jennifer

READ :: Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons [Hardcover]James Dean (Illustrator), Eric Litwin (Author)

ACTIVITY :: I also found a wonderful print out from the publisher. Click here to have some fun!

WATCH :: Youtube Hit!