In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner

In Her Shoes
Jennifer Weiner
  

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Maggie and Rose are sisters, but they couldn't be more opposite. Maggie is flighty and selfish, Rose is grounded and responsible. Nothing seems to be going right for Maggie, and after Rose throws her out after catching her with her boyfriend, Maggie discovers a long lost grandmother. Will Maggie change her ways? Will Rose ever find true love? Can the sisters forget the past and become friends again?


While reading In Her Shoes I discovered that I knew this story, and couldn't remember where from. Then I realised I'd seen the film! Although the character of Rose has slightly changed, I think Maggie was spot on. The film is also quite true to the book as well, which was nice.

I did enjoy this book. It's not too long, but not too short. A perfect holiday book. The story is interesting, and while the character of Maggie isn't very likeable in the beginning, I think she's actually my favourite character. She learns and grows so much in the novel, and what she does is really inspiring.


Perfect reading for a nice, relaxing sunny holiday.

Jennifer Weiner

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All the best for 2015
The Wee Librocubicularist

Discworld 16: Soul Music by Terry Pratchett

Discworld 16: Soul Music
Terry Pratchett


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Death goes missing and his Granddaughter Susan takes over his duties. Meanwhilem Music With Rocks In is taking over Ankh-Morpork. It's ALIVE! The lead Buddy/Imp is supposed to be dead, but for some reason the music has saved him. C.M.O.T. Dibbler becomes their band manager, and puts together a massive music festival. But where has Death gone? And why is Buddy still alive, when he's supposed to be dead?


When I was a teenager Soul Music was the first Terry Pratchett I read. I absolutely loved it, and that's when I fell in love with the Discworld series. My favourite characters are Death and Susan, and I can't wait to read more of their stories.

Considering the fact that the Discworld series is so long, it's amazing that there's such diversity in the novels. I like how the series jumps from character sets. It keeps the stories interesting and stops them from getting boring.





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Merry Christmas!
The Wee Librocubicularist

Teen Idol by Meg Cabot

Teen Idol
Meg Cabot

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Luke Striker, a famous teen movie star, comes to a school to research a part for an upcoming film. Jen is very involved with all the goings on in the school, and it's up to Jen to keep his identity a secret. He ends up helping her make some much needed changes in the school. Can she keep his identity a secret?


When I was in my early teens, I loved Meg Cabot, and even though I'm in my mid twenties now, I still pick up any books of hers I haven't read. When I was younger I read some of the Princess Diaries books; up to Sixsational, Nicola and the Viscount and All American Girl.


Teen Idol seems to be a standard teen story, with emotion, break ups and make ups. I think I would have liked it a lot more as a teen, but I suppose that's the target audience. I'll still continue to collect the rest as I come across them in charity shops, but I don't think I would go out of my way to complete the collection. I'm a bit old for that now!

Meg Cabot

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The Wee Librocubicularist

Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult

Picture Perfect
Jodi Picoult


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A woman wakes up in a graveyard with no memory of how she got there or even who she is. She is hurt and confused. She is found by a policeman who has just moved to the area, who helps her in more ways than she'll ever know.
She turns out to be the wife of a very famous movie star, and is carrying their child. But how did she wind up in a graveyard with amnesia?


I've only read one other Jodi Picoult novel before; My Sisters Keeper. It was many years ago, and it was very sad. I know Picoult's books are ones that tend to pull on the heartstrings a bit! Picture Perfect has it's fair share of ups and downs. There are many ways Picture Perfect could have ended, but I think I was quite satisfied with the ending. It's probably not the ending most people would have wanted, but under the circumstances I think it was the best the characters could have hoped for. Definitely does pull on the heartstrings a little bit!


I have quite a few other Jodi Picoult books, so expect a few more posts from time to time!

Her stories are about a variety of subjects, and I would recommend them for a light but emotional read!

Author Jodi Picoult

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The Wee Librocubicularist