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It's a small miracle that I even finished one book this week but it was a perfect 5 star read!
It's not everyday that I wholeheartedly endorse a book. Today, I am going to do it. Friends Like Us by Lauren Fox is the perfect book club read. It's perfect in its ambiguity.
A while ago I read Lauren's first book, Still Life with Husband. It wasn't an instant connection I had with the book. I started out hating the protagonist. I didn't like her choices. Usually when that happens, the book is not finished or, if it is, I let that protagonist have it in my review. With that book, something a little magical happened. I hated the protagonist but I accepted the fact that she could make her own choices and I could probably still be her friend.
This review and discussion became quite lively and can be found here:
Lauren's second book, Friends Like Us, is a love triangle like no other. Willa's best friend in high school was Ben. Willa's best friend in college is Jane. What happens when your best friends fall in love with each other? What happens when your best friend breaks your heart?
This book will appeal to young women and women old enough to be mothers of these young women. Like I said, it's your book club's next read.
Later this week, I will host a mini book club here at BookBelle for this book. I will be getting together with a few other bloggers that I have not yet had the privilege of "meeting" to discuss Willa, Jane and Ben.
Stop over! It should be good!
It sounds like a great book club read. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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I'm on the wait list for Friends Like Us at my library. So far, the reviews I've read have been positive. By the way, I love your blog! The header is so cute! Adding it to my Google Reader. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with Lauren Fox, but both books sound good - will have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog...hope you have a great week!
It sounds like a great read- must check that one out! Thanks for joining my blog today!
ReplyDeleteI love the premise of it - sounds like a fantastic read! And that cover? It made me smile. I'm glad that you enjoyed it so much and I hope you have another great reading week!
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http://www.handsandhome.ca/2012/02/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-30.html
It doesn't sound like the kind of book I normally read, but that is one heck of a ringing endorsement!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's Scholastic book order came in. Come see what she and I read.
O wow. This sounds so good and different!
ReplyDeleteThat is a phenomenon. I'm like you, when the protagonist bugs me I usually kick the bucket. But this sounds really really good. Thanks for the tip.
I have just finished this book and look forward to our discussion!
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