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Stacey S.

My Reviews

The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

Dramatic, Interesting, Insightful

We had thorough dialogue, all enjoyed. Was a little depressing, but overall enjoyed it.

The Pre-Nup by Beth Kendrick

Fun read, but not deep enough for Book Club discussion

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace - One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

Inspiring, Informative, Insightful

We felt it was good, had a good story to tell, loved the "feel good aspect", but not written to our liking

Only a few girls were able to finish this book in our book club. Not because of the story, we were captivated by the reality of Greg Mortensen's experiences...but we felt the writing varied from Biographical to novel-like. We would have preferred more of a "novel" than a biography. Just not our particular taste this time around!

Bitter is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office by Jen Lancaster

Fun, Unconvincing, Pointless

WE LOVED IT!

We all A) finished it, B) thought it was pertinent and applicable to today's time! We loved recapping some of her stories and talking about her anecdotes and occurences through the book. Very fun and recommend for all bookclubs! We can't wait to read her other books.

The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness by Elyn R. Saks

Informative, Insightful, Brilliant

We all loved it!

Had great conversation, loved the writing, was very impressed with Elyn Saks and her ability to convey an accurate depiction of someone with mental illness.

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer

Book Club Recommended

Informative, Difficult, Interesting

Interesting, good story, but too informative for us

Our bookclub is ok w/ nonfiction if it reads more like a novel. This book would digress a lot and become too historical. We liked the book, but felt like this was a great book for a lit or religion class in a university setting. Only one out of our group could finish!

Things I Want My Daughters to Know: A Novel by Elizabeth Noble

Book Club Recommended

Fun, Romantic, Optimistic

Sweet tale

We loved this book, we all compared to the written/British version of Brothers & Sisters. Wasn't as sad/gloomy as we thought/feared it would be. We all grew attached to the sisters & their stories. We wanted a part 2!

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Book Club Recommended

Dramatic, Dark, Poorly Written

We loved!

We thought it was a great book ahead of its times, and we all enjoyed it despite the length. Made us curious to see the movie too!

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