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Book News: Girl In The Mirror: Two Stories by Cecelia Ahern

Posted on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 by Chloe

We might be slowing down now for the end of the year and the festive season, but I couldn’t resist bringing you this bit of book news before the year is out! Cecelia Ahern, one of the most popular chick-lit authors around, is back on 3rd March 2011 with her brand new title Girl In The Mirror: Two Stories. I personally find Cecelia’s books a bit hit and miss for me, but I shall definitely be reading this one! It does say that there are only 96 pages however, so this may well just be a short story. There is another Cecelia novel on Amazon entitled Love due out in September 2011. Here’s the synopsis:

“Lila knows how lucky she is to have found the man of her dreams. But when a secret from her family’s past comes to light on her wedding day, her destiny changes in the most unexpected of ways…

The Memory Maker

They say you never forget your first love. But what happens when those cherished memories start to fade? Some people would do anything to hold on to the past and, for one heartbroken man, that means finding a way to relive those precious moments…”

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Book News: Denial by Coleen Nolan

Posted on Monday, December 13th, 2010 by Chloe

After the surprise success of her 2010 release Envy, which Leah and I both really loved, Coleen Nolan is back on 4th February 2011 with the follow-up to that book, Denial. I really love the cover, it certainly is an improvement on her last one, and I know both Leah and I will be looking out for this one! Here’s the synopsis:

“The Girl Talk presenters are out of work and out for revenge on the man who publicly humiliated them and destroyed their careers. So when James Almond, the ruthless controller of Channel 6, is murdered, suspicion falls on all five women. Was it icy Julia Hill, recovering from the car crash that almost killed her and blaming James for her crippling injuries? Naughty diva Lesley Gold, who is famed for holding a grudge? Sweet Karen King, who has finally learned to stand up for herself? Ambitious Cheryl, or weak Faye?

As the girls battle to get back on television, sort out their tangled love lives and avoid arrest, the body count starts to rise. Who is the killer, and will they be able to stop her - or him - in time? Full of glamour, scandal and intrigue, Denial is a funny and fabulous read.”

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American Saturdays Book News: The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan

Posted on Saturday, December 11th, 2010 by Danielle

As you all know, I’m a huge fan of David Levithan and his writing. His work with Rachel Cohn on Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares was superb and ever since completing that novel I’ve been dying to read anything else by him that I could get my hands on. Well, I recently learned that he has a new adult fiction novel coming out in January, the 4th to be exact, titled The Lover’s Dictionary and I can hardly wait! Not only is it his writing, but the topic I’m really looking forward to diving into. I’m a huge lover of words and the stories behind them, so this is bound to be an excellent read. Let me know what you think…

basis, n.

There has to be a moment at the beginning when you wonder whether you’re in love with the person or in love with the feeling of love itself.

If the moment doesn’t pass, that’s it—you’re done. And if the moment does pass, it never goes that far. It stands in the distance, ready for whenever you want it back. Sometimes it’s even there when you thought you were searching for something else, like an escape route, or your lover’s face.

How does one talk about love? Do we even have the right words to describe something that can be both utterly mundane and completely transcendent, pulling us out of our everyday lives and making us feel a part of something greater than ourselves? Taking a unique approach to this problem, the nameless narrator of David Levithan’s The Lover’s Dictionary has constructed the story of his relationship as a dictionary. Through these short entries, he provides an intimate window into the great events and quotidian trifles of being within a couple, giving us an indelible and deeply moving portrait of love in our time.

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American Saturdays Book News: There’s Cake in My Future by Kim Gruenenfelder

Posted on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 by Danielle

Out December 21st There’s Cake in My Future by author Kim Gruenenfelder sounds hilarious! I’d never heard of such a thing as a “cake pull”, but after reading the synopsis it sounds like something I may have to try on future friends’ bridal and baby showers. I’m definitely looking forward to this new release by the author who also wrote Misery Loves Cabernet and A Total Waste of Makeup!

After listening to her closest friends’ latest travails in love, parenting, and careers, superstitious bride-to-be Nicole (Nic) believes she has the perfect recipe for everyone’s happiness: a bridal shower “cake pull” in which each ribboned silver charm planted in her cake will bring its recipient the magical assistance she needs to change her destiny. Melissa (Mel), still ringless after dating the same man for six years, deserves the engagement ring charm. The red hot chili pepper would be perfect for Seema, who is in love with her best male friend Scott, but can’t seem to make their relationship more than platonic. And recently laid off journalist Nic wants the shovel, which symbolizes hard work, to help her get her career back on track. Nic does everything she can to control who gets which silver keepsake – as well as the future it represents. But when the charmed cake is mysteriously shifted from the place settings Nic arranged around it, no one gets the charm she chose for them. And when the other party guests’ fortunes begin coming true, Mel, Seema, and Nic can’t help but wonder…. Is the cake trying to tell them something?

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Book News: To The Moon and Back by Jill Mansell

Posted on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 by Leah

Jill Mansell is back on 17th February 2011 with her latest novel To The Moon and Back. I absolutely adore Jill’s books and look forward to the release of her next book each and every year! Her story-telling abilities knows no bounds and I absolutely can’t wait for this new release. Here’s the synopsis:

When Ellie Kendall tragically loses her husband she feels her life is over. But eventually she’s ready for a new start – at work, that is. She doesn’t need a new man when she has a certain secret visitor to keep her company…

Zack McLaren seems to have it all, but the girl he can’t stop thinking about won’t give him a second glance. If only she’d pay him the same attention she lavishes on his dog.

Moving to North London, Ellie meets neighbour Roo who has a secret of her own. Can the girls sort out their lives? Guilt is a powerful emotion, but a lot can happen in a year in Primrose Hill…

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Book News: Help Talli Roland Take Over Amazon!

Posted on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 by Leah

Help Talli Roland’s debut novel THE HATING GAME hit the Kindle bestseller list at Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk by spreading the word today. Even a few sales in a short period of time on Amazon helps push the book up the rankings, making it more visible to other readers.

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Coming soon in paperback. Keep up with the latest at www.talliroland.com.

About THE HATING GAME:

When man-eater Mattie Johns agrees to star on a dating game show to save her ailing recruitment business, she’s confident she’ll sail through to the end without letting down the perma-guard she’s perfected from years of her love ‘em and leave ‘em dating strategy. After all, what can go wrong with dating a few losers and hanging out long enough to pick up a juicy £2000,000 prize? Plenty, Mattie discovers, when it’s revealed that the contestants are four of her very unhappy exes. Can Mattie confront her past to get the prize money she so desperately needs, or will her exes finally wreak their long-awaited revenge? And what about the ambitious TV producer whose career depends on stopping her from making it to the end?

I can very much vouch for the novel, I read it a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic. I hugely recommend it and here is the quote I gave Talli for her website: ‘I really found myself blown away with Talli’s debut novel The Hating Game. She’s a fantastic story-teller and I really can’t wait to see what’s next as she has the potential to become a huge chick lit star.’ So what are you waiting for? Get over to Amazon now!

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December Releases

Posted on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 by Leah

Just the two releases during December, a new Lucy Dillon as well as a new Julie Highmore and both sound really great reads to curl up with in the run up to Christmas!

Lucy Dillon - Walking Back To Happiness - 9th December 2010

Juliet’s been in hiding. From her family, from her life, but most of all from the fact that Ben’s not around anymore.

Her mother Diane can’t do anything to help. But, when she insists Juliet look after her elderly Labrador, it becomes clear that perhaps the dog, Coco, could help her daughter where she couldn’t.

Catching on, her neighbours ask Juliet for help with their pets too. But then so does Mark, the gorgeous spaniel-owner she meets out dogwalking. And before she knows it, Juliet realises she’s somehow become the town’s unofficial petsitter, and is now privy to all the lives and secrets of everyone whose animals she’s caring for.

But as her first winter alone approaches, she finally begins to wonder if it’s time to face up to her own secrets? To start rebuilding her own life? And maybe – just maybe – to fall in love again?

Julie Highmore - The Birthday - 9th December 2010

It’s easy to make mistakes. The hard part is keeping them hidden.

Emily spends a few precious hours with her lover, then picks up her children and returns to normal married life. Her brother Ben’s career has crashed with the banks, and suddenly he has nowhere to go. But they must both put on a brave face for their mother’s sixtieth birthday.

Fran doesn’t feel old. Mostly, she’s worried about her increasingly depressed husband Duncan, and his slightly odd behaviour. Why did he think they’d been to Florence? Who is Alexa? And she doesn’t really want a fuss over her birthday, but her daughter insists they must celebrate. Holding tight to their own secrets, the family gathers around Fran, but as one small revelation follows another, no one can foresee the huge repercussions of this birthday.

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December Releases from Little Black Dress

Posted on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 by Leah

Just the one Little Black Dress release during December, but it sounds like another good one! We’ll be reviewing it during out Little Black Dress week next week!

Rekha Waheed - My Bollywood Wedding - 9th December

Maya Malik wants a big glamorous Bollywood wedding. and now Maya has found Jhanghir Khan, her perfect man, it’s time to start the mammoth task of planning it. But fifteen designer wedding boutiques, seven venues, two jet-set dashes to Dubai and Dhaka, and one trip to Tiffany’s later, with interfering aunties on her tail, her enthusiasm is flagging. And with the Maliks and Khans fighting over dowries and every decision related to the 600 strong guest list, Maya questions if it’s all worth it. Most importantly, she starts to doubt if Jhanghir really is Mr Right…

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Book News: Girl In The Mirror: Two Stories by Cecelia Ahern

Book News: Denial by Coleen Nolan

American Saturdays Book News: The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan

American Saturdays Book News: There’s Cake in My Future by Kim Gruenenfelder

Book News: To The Moon and Back by Jill Mansell

Book News: Help Talli Roland Take Over Amazon!

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