Thursday, October 23, 2008

Remember Me?


October Book of the Month

Remember Me? 

By Sophie Kinsella

This month we read Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.  We all agreed that this was an easy read although not all of us liked the book.  Personally, Sophie Kinsella is one of my favorite authors.  I don't think she's an author that you can add to a list of classic authors who are going to be read through the ages, but she's a great chick lit read for relaxing right now.  I loved the part when she has sticky notes all over her saying some sexual comments about her boss...when her boss walks in.  I also loved the part about mont blanc...you'll just have to read it to figure out what it's all about.  Another Kinsella great in my mind.  

We met at Cheesecake Factory to discuss the book.  I'm always in the mood for Cheesecake.  Yum!



Sunday, October 5, 2008

Peony In Love


September Book of the Month

Peony In Love

By Lisa See

This month we read Peony In Love by Lisa See.  We met at P.F. Chang's because Peony In Love is a historical fiction book about a girl growing up in China studying The Peony Pavilion.  It was a very interesting book that provided an in-depth insight into the beliefs in the Chinese culture in regards to death and ghosts, and their traditions.  

I, personally, thought the book was very well written.  I was completely enthralled by the story. I thought it was yet another example of women being strong and smart, which seems to be a trend in our books.  I loved that the story was very much based on a true story.  My favorite saying in the book was: man-beautiful.  

Here we are with our books!  It was another great night of yummy food and good company!!