Since my mother's here this weekend, this is the weekend she's getting her Mother's Day gift. I'm thinking books. If she likes Jennifer Crusie, what are some other things she might like?
Spike: We got a history, him and me. Fred: What? Spike: It was a long time ago. He was a young Watcher, fresh out of the academy when we crossed paths. It was a, what-you-call battle of wills and blood was spilled. Vendettas were sworn. It was a whole-- Fred: My God you're so full of crap. Spike: Yeah. Okay.
'Unleashed'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Dana - May 11, 2005 8:22:52 am PDT #7643 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Calli - May 11, 2005 8:36:42 am PDT #7644 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Maybe Janet Evanovich, Dana? She mostly writes fun mysteries with a strong romance angle. You could read some of the sample chapters here and see if you think you mom would like them.
Dana - May 11, 2005 8:45:47 am PDT #7645 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
That's the Stephanie Plum series, right? I'd bet she already has some of those, but it's a good suggestion. Anything else in that vein?
I know this would be more useful if I could say "She definitely has...", but I'm working off my memory of her bookshelves.
Betsy HP - May 11, 2005 8:47:21 am PDT #7646 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Jennifer Weiner's Good In Bed is funny and intelligent; don't be put off by the chick-lit cover.
Calli - May 11, 2005 8:50:25 am PDT #7647 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
That's the Stephanie Plum series, right?
Yeppers.
I'm looking forward to seeing the other responses, m'self. [snags the Weiner suggestion for the library list]
Dana - May 11, 2005 9:09:20 am PDT #7648 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Can I give my mother a book called "Good in Bed"? Hmm.
Calli - May 11, 2005 9:20:57 am PDT #7649 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm imagining going up to the librarian and saying, "I'm looking for a particular Weiner," now.
Simple joys.
Sophia Brooks - May 11, 2005 1:21:18 pm PDT #7650 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I second Good in Bed in the "If You Like Jennifer Crusie, then you'll like...." area. I liked another Jennifer Weiner more, I think it was called In her Shoes or In my shoes or something about shoes....
Polter-Cow - May 11, 2005 1:50:36 pm PDT #7651 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I think it was called In her Shoes or In my shoes or something about shoes....
In These Shoes ?
*waits for Kristin*
DebetEsse - May 11, 2005 3:32:35 pm PDT #7652 of 10002
Woe to the fucking wicked.
I don't think so.