Books Reviews

Curling up with a good book is a favourite year-round pursuit: in front of a blazing fire in January, in the park under a warm May sun, in a hammock lake-side in July or with coffee on the back porch overlooking brilliant fall foliage.

ChickAdvisor members love light reads like the wildly popular Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella or the more introspective romances of Emily GiffinHe's Not That Into You gives us food for thought, and Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series is a guilty little pleasure.

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The Secrets of Married Women

1 review

I got this book from the author Carol Mason, a few days ago and really enjoyed it! The story is about 3 long time friends who are all married and struggling through different aspects of their relationships. Jill has a great relationship with her husband, Rob, but since they...
THE OTHER SIDE AND BACK

1 review

THIS BOOK IS A GREAT READ FOR ANYONE THAT IS INTERESTED IN PAST LIFE REGRESSION, WHAT WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT, WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT AND HOW IT WORKS. THERE IS MUCH MORE PSYCHIC MATERIAL IN THIS BOOK ALSO THAT IS EXCITING TO READ AND LEARN ABOUT.
Play & Learn: 1001 fun activities for your baby and child (from Gymboree)

1 review

Play & Learn: 1001 fun activities for your baby and child is the latest offering from Gymboree. It includes age-appropriate activities ranging from newborns to kindergarten-aged children. The 1001 suggestions are sorted across 11 distinct age groups to meet typical...
The Joy of Cooking

4 reviews

I have had my copy for nearly 20 years and still use it fairly regularly. I am a very good cook and well versed in many techniques and ingredients. This cookbook definitely laid the groundwork for me and taught me most of the basics I needed. It's certainly not anything fancy or...
Love Walked In

1 review

I resisted reading Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos for the longest time. But then Barbara de Marco Barrett announced that she was interviewing de los Santos on her blog and when I cracked the book open at Target last week, I realized that I'd been passing up a gem. I...
Midnight in Manhattan by Francesa Delbanco

1 review

This book tells the story of Rosalie, a Manhattan socialite who writes for an advice column in a teen magazine. Rosalie and her closest friends are a group of aspiring actors who have been friends since college. The main plot of the book focuses on Rosalie’s illicit affair...
Journey to the Darkside: Supermom Goes Home

3 reviews

Hmmmm.... stay at home mom. Check. Recently gave up job to stay at home with kids. Check. Wearing sweats because of laziness and excess baby spit up. Check. Checked my email, again . Check.....Wait a minute this book was written for me!! Kathy Buckworth is a talented writer...
The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie James

1 review

If I had a top ten list of the best books of 2007, this would be at the top of my list. Truly, this is one of the most heartfelt stories I've had the pleasure to read in a really long, long time. This is not only the story of a secret romance that Jane Austen had with an...
Skinny Bitch in the Kitch

2 reviews

Goodness this book made me hungry! It's filled with a ton of yummy vegan recipes to meet your craving (even a section for PMSy snacks!). The book includes items such as Pecan-crusted French Toast, Oven-Baked Garlic Fries, Cheezy Cream of Broccoli soup, Macaroni and Four...
Maisie Dobbs

1 review

This was one of the best books I read in 2007. If you enjoy books with an intriguing heroine, a gripping mystery and history, then I highly recommend this first of a four book series.
Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes

1 review

Atrocious. Words are almost not enough to describe how much I truly hated this book. Upon reading reviews of it (after reading it myself) I have discovered that it is apparently satirical of high fashion New York princesses. Perhaps if I had read it knowing this I would have...
Max's Rocket Run

1 review

Fans of the preschool TV series Max & Ruby will love this paperback version of the hilarious episode where Max goes tobogganing on the big bunnies' hill with sister Ruby. Large pictures in the same style as the TV show with simple text that your young reader will be able to...
Adios to My Old Life

1 review

Unknown to her dad, Ali Montero auditions for Oye Me Canto, an American Idol-like competition for the next Latin superstar. Going up against formible talents - as well as a vicious performer who does everything she can to destroy Ali's chances at winning - Ali discovers the...
Pornology: A Good Girl's Guide to Porn

2 reviews

I have learned much about porn from this guide.
The Continuity Girl

2 reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed Leah McLaren's first novel. I couldn't put it down.
Neverwhere

2 reviews

My friend lend me this book during my New-Book-Drought and it was fantastic!! The synopsis on the back cover was a little weird, so I was hesitant to start the book. But once I started, I couldn't put it down. The story had melted the normal world we live in with a world of...
The Handmaid's Tale

5 reviews

This show is so good! I read the book, but the show is much more amazing. The characters are very real and has a good storyline. I am very excited for season 2!
Names I Call My Sister

1 review

I received this fun beach read from one of the authors, Mary Castillo. It is a series of stories from 4 different authors about the complicated relationships that are sisterhood. Each story tracks a different pair of Latino sisters as they find love... and trouble! My favorite...
Jane Austen Book Club

1 review

6 months, 6 main characters, 6 Jane Austen books. Each character is living part of the books that Jane Austen wrote. Witty, heartwarming, and real. I loved this novel I just could not put it down, and if you have never read anything by Jane Austen this book is a beautiful...
Tales of a Wannabe Cosmopolitan: A Reality Book

1 review

This book is based on a true story and is a fun, laugh-out-loud read. Ellie holds nothing back from the reader and reveals all her thoughts, fears, and dreams. She is someone who every girl can relate to and her antics are sure to leave you hysterical. This book is a fun...