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Romantic Reads
When the summer hits I usually make a dash for the lightest read I can get my hands on, fly through it and search for another. Although my list was minimal this season I thought I’d offer up a couple of options to get you through the Thanksgiving weekend (when you’re stuffed with turkey and can’t move off the couch or need a break from family time).
Lauren Weisberger, author of the ridiculously successful best-selling novel turned Golden-Globe-winning movie, The Devil Wears Prada, took a bite out of her life for a third time in Chasing Harry Winston. It hit shelves this past May and made its way onto my beach-reads list. Those of you en route to the aisle may not necessarily relate to the three leading ladies, but at least you can get pleasure out of the fact that it’s not you in their place! Take Emmy, whose long-term boyfriend left her for his personal trainer; Leigh, who’s having doubts about marrying her dream guy; and Adriana, a super-gorgeous Brazilian whose mother can’t stop warning her to find a man and settle down before she loses her looks.
Clearly, this book will not answer any of your life’s problems, but I was entertained by the ladies’ boy troubles, plus there are some relatable moments between the three. If you want to feel good about not needing to chase any Harry, Tiffany or Cartier, give this book a try.
Next on my list is from the woman who has a knack for developing female characters women love. Besides that, two of her books have turned into hit television shows and one was so successful it became a blockbuster movie. It’s the real Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Bushnell, and she’s back with One Fifth Avenue. It’s all about the women who reside at this exclusive Manhattan residence and their plans to marry for love, er, OK, money.
Between the pumpkin pie slices and brisk afternoon walks burning off those second helpings, I’ll be hooked on my new romantic read this weekend. Planning on reading either? Read one and loved it? Hated it? Have a suggestion for me? I’d love to hear from you!
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