Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner

SO GOOD!
The book is about a senator's wife who finds out that her husband has cheated on her through the media. This book is written from the wife, Sylvie and their two adult daughters' (Diana and Lizzie) perspective. Weiner is quite knowledgeable on this topic as she mentioned at her book signing that we are seeing these men in the news cheating on their wives and having press conferences with the wife present! (ie. Elliott Spitzer) It's a quick easy read, but fun and engaging. I recommend picking this up when you get a chance.

Jennifer Weiner booksigning

I have to share with you that I went to the Tattered Cover (awesome independent bookstore with three locations in the Denver metro area) to see Jennifer Weiner last week. I was so excited to meet her. She spoke for about 45 minutes and then read a short excerpt from her new book "Fly Away Home". She then took the time to sign her books and take pictures with the people that were in attendance. It was such a fun night as she is hilarious in person!!! She had some funny stories to share about her mother meeing Rosie O'Donnell for the first time. She was a hoot and I really enjoyed the evening with my friend Arin. Here is a picture of us with Jennifer:

A lot of catching up on my blogging!!!

I didn't realize I haven't updated my blog in quite some time. I am going to be lazy and use a star system to show you my favs of my summer reads this year. 5 stars is a must-read, outstanding book and 1 is don't even bother looking it up to see what it is because it's a waste of time. :) I'll also bold my favorites for you.

SUMMER READING:

The Jane Austen Book Club**** by Karen Joy Fowler
Scout, Atticus and Boo: A Celebration of 50 years of To Kill A Mockingbird*** by Mary McDonagh Murphy
Dead as a Doornail*** by Charlaine Harris (audio)
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner*** by Stephanie Meyer
Grave Surprise*** by Charlaine Harris (audio)
Heart of the Matter**** by Emily Giffin
To Kill a Mockingbird***** by Harper Lee (second time reading--last read in HS)
Caught*** by Harlan Coben (audio)
Grave Sight*** by Charlaine Harris (audio)
A Reliable Wife** by Robert Goolrick
The Art of Racing in the Rain** by Garth Stein (audio)
The Help***** by Katheryn Stockett
13 1/2*** by Nevada Barr (audio)