Books to Read...

So I've been catching up on reading lately and here are some of the latest books I've finished...

New Moon by Stephanie Meyer

My husband and I finally got around to watching Twilight and now I completely understand the frenzy about this series. The movie was enchanting and the actors were truly captivating. I couldn't help travel to Barnes and Noble the next day and buy the remaining 3 books. New Moon was read in 2 nights - I just couldn't put it down so you can imagine my excitement for the movie release in October. I've always been a Romeo and Juliet fan from the early 1968 production and the the 1996 production, so the familiar plot of forbidden love is what kept me hooked.

"Trading Up" by Candace Bushnell

I didn't move through this book as quickly as New Moon, but once I finally finished, I have to admit it was pretty good. Definitely worth reading, just not the most captivating-can't-put-it-down read. There's a lot of focus on fashion which I love along with the familiar status fight of a young single woman in New York Society.

I just love the style Jonathan Adler so this book help me understand his style, tastes, lifestyle and background. It's written with whimsy and a little humor with fabulous photography and product features.

A wonderful glossary of decorating styles, furniture silhouettes and eras.
Love this style!

another great emily

So I'm not the most diligent reader there ever was, but my friend, Liz, suggested picking up the first book by Emily Giffin, called Something Borrowed. My first impression of course is a book centered around weddings, which of course, I was not opposed to. However, much to my surprise, this book was an awakening into the world of this author and her characters' New York lifestyle. Anyone who knows me knows my love for NYC, so you can imagine me reading this book and vicariously living through the characters, Rachel and Darcy. After finishing her first book, I was HOOKED. I quickly went out and bought all of her remaining books: Something Blue (a ironic sequel to Something Borrowed, following the plotline of the monstrous Darcy), Baby Proof (Again, not at all what you anticipate, but OH SO good!) Love the One Your With, a story about long lasting love of a husband vs. the passionate off-limits affair with an ex and what always wins in the end.). If you don't get into reading, give these books a shot. I read each one within about 2 days, just couldn't put them down! Emily's writing is down to earth, young, hip and totally something you can relate to. I felt entranced in each story line like I was a character in the book. She's so fabulous! Can't wait for her next book to come out, it couldn't be any sooner!