Wednesday January 25, 2012
One for the Money hits theaters this week. Janet Evanovich sold the rights to the movie several years ago and didn't have any say in the casting or script. I have to admit, Katherine Heigl is not how I pictured Stephanie Plum. What about you? If you are a Janet Evanovich fan, how did you think the movie version of One for the Money compared to the book?
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Monday January 23, 2012
When you are deciding what to read, which of these factors has the most influence -- know the author, book reviews, friends' recommendation or popularity (the book is a bestseller)?
I think for most of us, it is probably a mix. If I loved an author's last book, though, that is a sure way to get me to read the next one. Of course, I will admit this often leaves me disappointed. It is sort of like going to a sequel of a favorite movie. It can never be as good as the first.
What influences your reading choices the most?
Sunday January 15, 2012
Bossypants by Tina Fey starts at Fey's childhood and takes readers through her life and career, including stories about working on Saturday Night Live, impersonating Sarah Palin in the last election, and watching 30 Rock become a success. Fey reads aloud the audio version, which I've heard is a great way to enjoy the book!
Cover Photo Courtesy Little, Brown
Saturday January 14, 2012
The Terror of Living is a debut thriller from Urban Waite that came out in 2011. This modern Western is now available in paperback.
Cover Photo Courtesy Little, Brown