13....lucky or unlucky.

Friday the 13th wasn't a bad day for me.  Saturday the 14th so far not so good.  I have 13 reviews to finish writing up.  Reading the books isn't hard however writing coherent book reviews that don't just say something lame... I Like...Good book...This book sucks a**...etc. is taking just a little bit more of my brain than I was planning on.

I would never say that this book sucks because reading material is entirely subjective.  There are always books out there that will tend to appeal to only certain niche groups.

So after I attend a wedding this afternoon I will head on home and finish typing my 13 late reviews.  Tomorrow while I am at Bob Dylan's concert I will read book 15 and get that review in on time.  I will say that I am glad that the Ides of August have no truly bad connotations because I could really use some positive news in my life about now.

Book Club Update:

While we kind of enjoyed Chelsea Handler's Are You There Vodka, It's me Chelsea? some of us felt that the humor was a little more negative than we preferred.  We each discussed our two favorite episodes from the book while we were enjoying our pedicures outside.  At least we were enjoying them until the wind kick up big time and we put everything away.  Our lone male Aaron was there as well (though he passed on the pedicure).

We decided to forgo a book for our next meeting we are actually going to a matinee.  Vampires Suck.  We are justifying it slightly because it is a parody (in part) of the Twilight series (which are books) and it looks like it will be fun.

Our next book is Over Her Dead Body by Kate White.  When we went to Hastings six weeks ago and found Baggage Claim we also found two copies of this hardback in the clearance bin for 99 cents.  We decided that it would be our budget find and those of us that hadn't picked it up at the first Hastings located it for the same price at a Hastings near where each of us lives.  The cheapest place that I found it online right now is Barnes and Noble.   It is the fourth book in the Bailey Wiggins series but we are hoping that it is one that will also stand on its own.




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Day One....Book One

I haven't received too many entries yet for my 31 books reviewed in 31 days.  So I randomly pulled one of my many books that I still haven't read out of a box.  The problem with them is these are books that I chose to buy so they are in my normal comfort zone for books.

She Went All the Way by Meggin Cabot was the book I grabbed.  I read it in fits and spurts today while doing other things.  This book is 357 pages long.

What better way to forget how hot it is where you are when you are reading about the heroine Lou Calabrese and hero Jack Townsend escaping from the bad guys in an Alaskan snow storm?

Lou, is a Hollywood screenwriter, who has just been dumped by her long time boyfriend. 

Jack Townsend  is one of Hollywoods leading actors.  His movies gross millions and women adore him.  However, his girlfriend just ran off and married Lou's boyfriend.

Now they are both stuck flying up to the latest film shoot together.  I don't want to give all the details away.  Otherwise why would you read the book?

This was an enjoyable summer read.  Perfect for taking out in the garden and relaxing on the swing while enjoying the weather with a cup of coffee this morning.





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31 Books in 31 Days

So I am sitting out here enjoying our lovely weather at the moment. Trying to think of something fun and it hit me. I need to read MORE...I have been slacking off a little the last month or so.

Here's the deal. I need 31 books to read. I want to expand my horizons and find some more new authors.

Suggest your favorite Indie Author or any other author that has a book that would be a great summer read. Indie Authors can even suggest their own book. I'm easy that way.

I will post the book review the day after I read it. The review will include either the first name, last initial and city or twitter handle of the person credited with the submission.

Even though our group is books and wine I figured 31 days of wine might be a little much for me. Though I am always open to good wine suggestions and you will receive a grateful thank you for those.

Our twitter IwasIamIwillbe link is on the right of this page ( #31BookReviews).  Facebook - I was I am I will be - link is on the left side of this page.

Rules:
1) This contest is open to anyone 13 and older.

2) You must either "Like Us" on Facebook or "Follow Us" on Twitter.

3) For me to read 31 books in August I need to start gathering them. So submissions are open from now July 11, 2010 until August 15th, 2010.

4) I would prefer that the books be fiction but non-fiction is acceptable as long as it isn't a how-to manual or a true crime. No War & Peace, I don't think I could read that in a day.  500 pages maximum for book length.

5) In the event that I receive more than 31 book suggestions I will randomly draw for the 31 books for the month of August.

6) If your suggestion wasn't drawn for August it will be saved until the next month with 31 days. That would be October and I will run the contest again.

7) The only people who aren't eligible to make suggestions would be my relatives. I already know what they like to read and that wouldn't expand my horizons that much.

8) There will only be one prize awarded for the month of August. The winner will be chosen from one of the 31 books reviewed in the month of August.  That prize will be awarded on September 12, 2010. If you want to win it I must have a way to contact you. That would be the reason for the Facebook or Twitter follows.

9) Prize - One $20 gift card from your choice of one of the following retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, or Starbucks)

10) Odds depend on the number of entries received.

Good Books, Good Wine, Good Friends What Could be Better.