Catching up

Over the past few months, I haven't found much in the new books section worthy of my time, so I've been going back and reading the early books of my favorite authors.

In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner: Great book, better than the movie (of course), but I couldn't stand the part where Rose runs into characters from Weiner's first book Good In Bed. Surely that wasn't necessary?

Jemima J by Jane Green: Before now, I hadn't even read what this book was about. I was pleasantly surprised to find a book about transformation and finding your true love, even with a little mystery thrown in. Excellent first novel--and now I understand why she was given a publishing deal.

Mr. Maybe by Jane Green: Like many sophomore novels, this one was a bit rougher than the first and Green's subsequent books. I didn't understand why the main character wasted so much of her time on someone who was so obviously wrong for her. I suppose we have all been there, of course, willing to compromise because we want something so badly. But I'm glad that she wised up in the end.

Now reading: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Nothing like a depressing novel for the holidays.

K