Her 1: “What are you reading? Oh, hey, I read that book.”
Her 2: “This book is amazing. OMG. It sucks you in. I can’t put it down.”
Her 1: “Totally does, doesn’t it?”
Her 2: “Oh, yeah. You can’t believe how compelling it is to read. I feel like changing my entire life, and following each section of this book.”
Her 1: “Wait, huh?”
Her 2: “Seriously, it’s incredible, how this book has touched me.”
Her 1: “Oh...you’re not kidding. I mean, it was a quick read but -”
Her 2: “No, no, not quick at ALL. I’m savoring every phrase, and contemplating each one. It’s taken me ages to decipher some of the meanings behind the prose.”
Her 1: “I don’t ... I mean… wow.”
Her 2: “Lewis is just an incredible writer.”
Her 1: “Lewis? Don’t you mean Meyer?”
A website that reviews romance novels from a couple of smart bitches who will always give it to you straight. No bullshit. No gushing--unless the author really deserves it.
My husband started reading romances after listening to me giggle through Heyer’s Fredricka (sp?). He has prompted his male friends to try some of the more mystery/adventure titles with good results. Good writing can be found in all genres. Go…
Elizabeth Wadsworth, re Lever House: you’re spot on, as apparently the restaurant’s in the Lever Building, which is the original home of the Lever Soap Company.
Thank you all for your gratifying responses! I’ll be starting Heyer very…
Love Doc Turtle’s snark --- admire the outcome of this experiment. Cannot wait for the Heyer review! Hurray for Doc Turtle!
