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I liked it enough to read the next book in the series anyway, but after finding out that it’s going to be The Little Mermaid, I’m really excited! ( ) I really like how Sarah Mlynowski is able to reinvent the fairy tales that most of us have grown up with, but I just didn’t find If the Shoe Fits to be quite as enjoyable as Fairest of All. Overall, I did really like this story, and I thought that it was a cute, quick read. I liked the slight twist in Fairest of All, but I felt that there was too much changed in this one. The fairy godmother was a little strange, too. There were even some comments that Abby made about her seeming mean, and I totally agreed. But for some reason, I just didn’t really like Cinderella. They follow her home, and that’s where the story starts to change from the original fairy tale.Ībby and Jonah were amusing as usual. This time, the siblings are brought into Cinderella’s story, right in the middle of the ball. When the mirror finally does work, it is under amusing circumstances. They try several times, with nothing happening. This book starts with Abby and Jonah actually trying to get through the mirror again. For some reason, I didn’t like it quite as much as Fairest of All, but I still thought it was pretty good. This review was originally posted on my blogĪnother cute retelling of a fairy tale by Sarah Mlynowski. At how the endorsements are used to boost their visibility as well as their team’s. I enjoyed the opportunity to see behind the scenes of a professional athlete’s life. My TakeĪn interesting and sexy romp with a player’s player and a scared yet fierce “shark” as they circle each other, falling in love, yet refusing to accept it. The couple focus here is on Gavin Riley, a baseball player, and Elizabeth Darnell, his sports agent. Second in the Play-by-Play sports romance series revolving around the Riley family. Other books by this author which I have reviewed include Mountain Moonlight, Unlaced, Riding on Instinct, The Perfect Play, Riding the Night, Fall Fury, Heart of a Killer, Forbidden Fantasies, Taking a Shot, Playing to Win, Nautier and Wilder, Wild, Wicked, & Wanton, Thrown by a Curve, One Sweet Ride, Straddling the Line, Melting the Ice, All Wound Up, "Hot Holiday Nights", Unexpected Rush, Hot to the Touch Changing the Game by Jaci BurtonĮrotic romance in Paperback edition that was published by Berkley HEAT on Augand has 299 pages. This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. She has discovered the Portinari archive housed in the Archivio di Stato in Florence, which preserves the final will of the triptych’s patron, Tommaso Portinari. Two avenues of Koster’s research, however, break exciting new ground. The book discusses the patronage of the altarpiece, its complex imagery, its relationship to the Devotio Moderna, and its Florentine context, all issues that previous scholars have addressed at length. Koster’s subject is Hugo’s great Portinari Altarpiece in Florence her aim, as she states, is to “consider every facet” of the triptych. Scholarly attention to Hugo van der Goes has increased in recent years, and the present book, a revised and expanded version of the author’s 1999 doctoral dissertation written at Columbia University, makes an important contribution to the literature on the artist. Using word-for-word passages from the novel, Carraway describes his move to New York to try his hand in the bond business. The adaptation is narrated by Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), who recounts his adventures on Long Island to a doctor while at a sanatorium. The result? Beautiful visuals, awkward editing and overblown symbolism. With this in mind, Luhrmann took the details that made the novel so successful and generously applied them to his film. To tamper with greatness could spell disaster for the film and disappoint fans. Scott Fitzgerald's novel is considered an American literary classic, a staple in high school English courses. Director Baz Luhrmann accepted this challenge when he signed on to direct a new theatrical take of "The Great Gatsby." F. There comes a time in a director's career when he or she may face one of the seemingly impossible cinematic feats: to make the movie better than the book. Labrador retrievers are generally considered even-tempered, calm and reliable and then there's Marley, the subject of this delightful tribute to one Lab who doesn't fit the mold. Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Obedience school did no good - Marley was expelled.īut just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound stream roller of a Labrador retriever. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Hudson is Lex’s brother’s best friend, a guy who has been Lex’s protector and caretaker since the loss of her fiancé. The story follows Lex and Hudson, two friends who have been in each other’s lives for fifteen years. And this hero? You’re going to love him so much. It’s heartwarming and heartbreaking, light and angsty a complex mix of emotions that will have you turning the pages. I absolutely LOVED the depth of this relationship, the shared history, and the unwavering support these two show each other. But once I settled into the story, it turned into such a great read. I’ll be the first to admit that I took a little while to warm up to it – the prologue pulls no punches and shows you right away that this will have more heartache than the duo’s last release. Seriously… friends to lovers is at its absolute BEST in this one! I loved the first book by this writing duo, so I couldn’t wait to dig into this and it did not disappoint. Plus, writing was the most rewarding and enjoyable activity I’d ever experienced. Duh! I didn’t even know what the story was about.) It was a big eye opener that brought my overactive imagination back to earth. Steve was very kind, but I could tell from his response that I didn’t do a good job explaining what the story was about. I just knew it was the next Harry Potter. I took it (only three quarters of the first draft done) to an ACW conference in Anaheim and pitched it to Steve Laube. When did you first discover that you were a writer? I dressed up as Waldorf, my husband dressed up as Statler, and we hosted a teen variety show in the theme of the Muppet Show at our church to raise money for teen camps. What is the quirkiest thing you have ever done? If my character is experiencing something I’ve experienced, I may write in the emotions and thoughts I remember, but only if it’s natural for the character to behave that way. Tell us how much of yourself you write into your characters. We're talking to a debut author with her first book in her Blood of Kings series. Wikipediaīombeck also had a very serious side too. Bombeck also published 15 books, most of which became bestsellers. If you didn’t know of her, let me know your thoughts? She continues to be a role model by reminding me that laughter is the best medicine, when life serves you lemons.Įrma Louise Bombeck was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper column that described suburban home life from the mid-1960s until the late 1990s. It makes me wonder how she would have spun her words to combat the craziness of this world. Erma, along with the throngs of current humorists, certainly have plenty of material. In these times of so much conflict and so many distractions, humor lifts our spirits. Besides that, though, she was a hero for women and human rights and served on the Presidential Advisory Committee for Women. If you needed a pick me up, Erma’s irreverent words gave you a good laugh. Erma was a household name back in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Today, I’m going into the past to pay tribute to a woman who gave us many reasons to smile (and to honor a friend who continues to nurture Erma’s humor and heart). The problem is, she thinks she's in a dream, but she's actually taken the place of the parallel universe Cora. Ĭora Goode has woken up in a fairytale world where she can understand what birds are saying, men ride horses and have fluffy feathers in their hats and furniture zigs, zags and whirls in miracles of construction. At this point, her dream world becomes a nightmare. Without realizing it, our Cora does something that starts a centuries-old curse that will sweep the land if she gets captured by the evil Minerva. Cora Goode has woken up in a fairytale world where she can understand what birds are saying, men ride horses and have fluffy feathers in their hats and furniture zigs, zags and whirls in miracles of construction. |