The Bad Mother's Handbook: A Novel, written by Kate Long, is about two mothers and one woman who is on the way to becoming a mother. Each different mother has a story about herself.
So, this book is really three different stories interconnected by the fact that they are all related and all potentially mothers. The first character you will meet is Nan, the mother of Karen. She is one of the victims of old age. She may have forgotten some names and some events but her story still needs to be told.
Karen is the one caught in the middle,
Damaged by H.M. Ward
by Jessica B. May 14th, 2013 | Book Review, Fiction
Since the success of 50 Shades of Gray, many publishers are trying to jump on the bandwagon. Damaged, by H. M. Ward, continues in this, taking what is traditionally sold as chicklit or romance and trying to recategorize it as adult fiction.
It is the story of Sidney, a woman who is down on her luck and has a hard time finding a way to dig her way out of trouble. She meets Peter, the perfect man, on a blind date, but he kicks her to the curb. When Peter turns up again unexpectedly in her life, things get complicated
It is the story of Sidney, a woman who is down on her luck and has a hard time finding a way to dig her way out of trouble. She meets Peter, the perfect man, on a blind date, but he kicks her to the curb. When Peter turns up again unexpectedly in her life, things get complicated
Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts
by Kimberly Hays April 30th, 2013 | Fiction
I have always been a fan of Nora Roberts, having read her books since the 90’s. I really wanted to love her novel, Whiskey Beach, but I found myself putting it down after reading short bit at a time. The story seemed t drag. It seemed it took forever for the story line to build before reaching he suspense, romance, and secrets. It did pick up about halfway through, and at that point I was pulled into the story. There were twists that I did not expect, and the ending was unbelievable.
Nora, being the bestselling author she is, once
Nora, being the bestselling author she is, once
The Richer Sex
by Kimberly Hays April 25th, 2013 | Book Review, Topic of the Month
According to the author, Liza Mundy, gender roles are quickly changing. She says that women are now becoming the breadwinners in their homes, with men taking on more of the traditional role of the housewife. Women’s salaries have slowly climbed, where men’s salaries have idled. She also points out that more women are graduating from college than men, and the higher paying corporate jobs are being swept up by women. Women are also contributing nearly 50% of the money in dual earning households, up from 38% in 2009.
Mundy, who is a reporter for the Washington Post, explains that opportunities
Mundy, who is a reporter for the Washington Post, explains that opportunities
The $100 Startup
by Louise April 23rd, 2013 | Book Review, Topic of the Month
There are many people who dream about owning a startup, but of those people, few actually go ahead and start one. This probably is related to the fact that as the dreamers flesh out their ideas, few actually imagine their idea succeeding; they become too afraid to make the leap. By the way, do you know how big that leap really is? Does it involve borrowing thousands of dollars or giving up something that you own? What kind of commitment does a startup really involve? Learn what it takes and what to expect when you build your own company
