Fiction

I didn’t feel like reading graphic novels a couple of days ago and another Jennifer Crusie novel sounded like a good idea, luckily Trust Me on This was still on the library cart.

It took me longer to get into this Jennifer Crusie novel than it usually does. I think it was the setting up of all of the major characters, particularly the con man and his g/f. Once I got settled, I was amused — particularly by Harry and Vic. It’s not often you see older characters given these roles in books that are primarily about 30/40 somethings. Nice touch.

I saw a review of the fourth book in the Tradd Street series and thought I’d fallen behind on this series. Turns out, I hadn’t actually started it. (Sometimes I get my series’ confused, particularly when they’re set in Charleston or by authors who typically write about the south.)

So I figured what the heck, I’d reserve the first one, The House on Tradd Street, since I like Karen White anyway.

I can be pretty picky about books set in Charleston. Get one thing wrong and I’ll hold it against you for the whole book. That didn’t happen in this one. Nothing was really out of place or so wrong that it irked me. And, you mention Jestine’s and Blossom and Magnolia and I’m yours for life… well maybe not quite, but it makes me very happy.

The book itself, the storyline and characters, was pretty good. I like a good Charleston ghost story and this was one of those. I’ll probably try and keep up with the series throughout the year — these will be nice easy reads during travel periods or high-stress times.

Pure chicklit, that’s what The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe is. It was a fun and quick read. I enjoyed the trips to The Antler the most. It was a little hard to believe that neither Ellen or her mother knew anything about Ruth’s history with art. I can’t imagine how she’d have kept that kind of thing a secret — why her husband wouldn’t have encouraged her to paint. It doesn’t make much sense, really. So odd.