I’ve been a reading machine since starting my maternity leave. Between books and laundry, I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot.
First, I finished reading Same Kind of Different as Me. It was wonderful and I highly recommend it. I know that my hormones are raging right now, but I sobbed through the last 80 pages of this book. It is such a fantastic story– and a true story. My parents both read the book and then my Dad got a copy for Todd and me and encouraged us both to read it. I can’t say enough good things about it, but I’m not going to write any details because I don’t want to give anything away.
About twenty minutes ago I finished reading Mommywood by Tori Spelling. I read sTori Telling (her other book) back in October and really enjoyed it. I mean, it is Tori Spelling, so it’s not the most thought provoking book, but she is very honest and it’s a quick read. The first book was highly entertaining, so I knew I needed to pick up Mommywood.
I found myself judging Tori more in the second book than in the first. The book was funny and I enjoyed reading her very honest tales of parenting. She’s not preachy about anything regarding parenting and I really liked that. The book is mostly a collection of anecdotes that are relevant to being a mother. I definitely laughed outloud a lot in this book.
My judgment isn’t about her parenting, but about her communication style. Tori talked a lot about her mother in the first book and made her point very clear– not the most nurturing mother. Now she passive aggressively complains about her mother in the second book. It’s as if Tori and Candy (who also now has a book) use their books to tell each other how mad they are at one another. And then they each retaliate with another book. Just get over it. If you don’t like each other just let it go– they both just sound so petty taking digs at each other all the time.
I have two more books that I could start and finish before Thursday comes. If anyone has any great recommendations please let me know. I’m not sure how much down time I’ll have, but I know that I will be stuck at home for a while, so any light reading would be great!
Thanks for the reviews! I am always looking for a good book!
I just did a post on my blog about a great book I just read. it was called The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. It’s a children’s novel, but it was so wonderful! The story is so sweet and has a a wonderful message. And it’s a quick read! It’s a fabulous story about love and hope.
Happy reading 🙂
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I’m reading “A Girl Named Zippy” right now – really cute and light (laugh outloud funny!).
I’m excited to read both of your recommendations!
I’ve been itching to read Mommywood – thanks for the review!! I can’t think of any books off the top of my head but will see what I can come up with.
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Hmm, haven’t heard of the 1st one – I’ll have to check it out. I’ve been looking for something to read on the plane to FL 🙂
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Thanks for the reviews, I have been wanting to read Stori Telling and Mommywood but I think I am going to save them for the beach this summer…they seem like good beach books.
I want to read both of these books now. Great finds! And yes, you will HAVE to attend a little get together in Chi-town if/when it happens. MUST.
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they all sound like great books!
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SKODAM, I’ve heard is incredible. My book club is scheduled to read it for next month. I can’t wait to dive into it.
I can’t believe it’s baby time! My gracious, it’s flown by for us! We are holding our breath waiting to hear and see pictures of your most precious baby! Best of luck to all of you!
-GSG
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Thanks for sharing! I want to pick up Same Kind of Different now.
The Lovely Bones and My Sister’s Keeper are great, if you haven’t yet read them. I also liked Devil in the Junior League for a silly, fun read. My favorite of all time is Valley of the Dolls, though.
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I enjoy reading about all your book recommendations. I’m reading sTori Telling right now. Tori seems pretty down to earth, but I agree with you about she and her mother’s relationship and taking jabs at one another through their books.
Next on my list is Same kind of different as me. I have it on hold at the local library. It may be a while before I get it though b/c it’s so popular.
Thanks for the sweet comment! I was doing some good ol’ facebook stalking the other day and saw you in a picture with my friend from college, Margaret Felkel…what a small world! Can’t wait to see that precious baby boy of yours…and the super cute nursery! 🙂
The cover for Tori’s book is hilarious! Is that foreshadowing for the tone and content of the book?? 😉
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hey there,
i just read the middle place by kelly corrigan. its about the stage where you find yourself as needing your parents as well as needing to be committed to being a parent yourself. she and her father fight cancer during the same time-its a quick read and i really enjoyed it. :0) jls
I think I’ll have to pick up a copy of Same Kind of Different as Me- it looks good!
Good luck on Thursday (or before if Baby Boy is ready to come early!). I’ll be thinking about you and praying for a safe (and quick!) delivery!!
THanks for sharing…I’ve been browsing for new books so I’ll have to try these out 🙂
have you read the twilight series? if not, you will not be able to put them down :). . .i’m currently reading My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult, its my 2nd time to read it. . .it is so good, but its not good for the raging hormones! i also reccommend The Shack by William YoungRedeeeming Love by Francine Rivers, Grace Eventually {Thoughts on Faith} by Anne Lamott. happy reading! ! ! ! ! !
Thank you so so much for reviewing these! I am going to pick them up and do the same in August!!!!
My favorite series is Outlander (also the title of the first book) by Diana Gabaldon. My mom is the one who told me about it and since then everyone from my fiance to his grandmother has loved it. (Personally, I don’t think they do a good job of describing the book on the back so don’t judge it on that.)
And on another note, Thursday is so close!!!
I will definitely pick up both books 🙂
Do you like Jodi Picoult or Jennifer Weiner? They both do pretty good stuff. I need to get Tori Spelling’s books. I have heard they are good… If you are interested, maybe we can swap some books? I will look and see what I have and shoot you an email.
I started “Same Kind of Different . . .” and will have to give it another shot.
Had the same thoughts about “Mommywood”; I liked it & certainly can emphathize with mama drama, but that seemed like a poor way to communicate about it. Also, don’t you think it’s odd that she never mentions her brother? I wouldn’t even know that he exists if I didn’t have “90210” issues . . .
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Can’t believe you are SO close now! Doesn’t time just fly by?!?!? I hope you are feeling good in these last few days- Can’t wait to see pictures of the baby boy, and his nursery and to hear his NAME! 🙂 So exciting!
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i plan on starting mommywood this weekend! AND I love Same Kind of Different As Me!!
It’s getting so close!!!!! xoxo
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I have Same Kind of Different as Me, but haven’t read it yet – I’ll have to! I love Meg Cabot’s books and just finished American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld.
Will be saying prayers for you Thursday! I know you must be terribly excited!
im glad it gets better.. bec right now.. same kind of different is dragging on for me but I am only on like page 56…
do u recommend getting both of the tori books? I have been watching her show….
love your reviews:)
two more days:)
I am praying lots and lot
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just finished Lessons from a Girl’s Best Friend by michelle mckinnye hammond. super quick read and the best part — it’s about furry babies!!
I become oddly paralyzed at the bookstore. CANNOT MAKE BOOK CHOICE TO SAVE LIFE.
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Hey,
It’s my first time coming to your blog (I came over here from the pledge thing when I saw your video after watching Casey’s) because I see we’re both from Columbia. It’s a small world. Just wanted to pop in and say that I LOVE reading so this post excited me. I’ve had the book “Same Kind of Different as Me” recommended to me as well, and I just haven’t been able to buy it to read it. So it’s really as good as people say it is? I’ll have to figure out how to get it then.
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I love Tori Spelling…I sat in Target one day and skimmed one of her books..she is a hoot!
Good luck being so close to the end! I’m praying everything goes well for you and your new little man.
I just finished reading The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society and highly recommend it-my mom is hooked on it now too. It was a darling book…totally transported you to another time period.
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I have never posted a comment on your blog before, but I read it sometimes and I do enjoy your stories. Anyway, I had my son this time last year and Jenny McCarthy’s “Belly Laughs” was recommended to me. Even if you’re not a big fan of hers, her wit and wisdom is to be much appreciated…any any woman could use a few laughs before the big “D-Day”! Good luck 🙂