Reading Faux Pas {Faux Pas Road Show}

Mrs. Monologues here hijacking Michelle's blog today for the:




Reading Faux Pas
a.k.a. If you do any of these things I will probably think less of you

1. The I Only Read Classic Literature Person
Blech, this type of person makes me want to give a swift throat punch as soon as they start talking. NO ONE reads only classic literature, and if you say "oh, Mrs. Monologues but I do" you are full of shiat. Everyone reads other books, even if it is Harry Potter. Don't be that snobby person and try to act better than me. I know you have been known to read your trashy books. Don't lie.

2. The I Never Read Person
Really, wow, that is amazing. You can go an entire day without reading a single thing? Do you drive to work? Do you go to the bathroom and just keep your eyes closed? Is reading to you like sunlight is to vampires? Everyone reads. Maybe you don't read books, but you read something. You check your e-mail, you read TMZ (don't lie I know you do).

3. The Judgy Reader
You know this person. No matter what the book, they read it and hated it. Unless of course they read it before you did, then it is "the best book ever". Ugh, don't be jealous that I am better than you and find better books to read. I know I know, they are probably unhappy people anyways, but say to me again that The Help was just an okay book and I will kick you in the shins. Don't say you were not warned.

4. The Read It Person
This person has read every book. You mention a book and before you even can finish the title you hear "read it". Blech, you have not read every book known to man, stop being that person. You are almost as bad as the judgy reader. Oh snap I went there.

5. The Only Reads One Genre Person
I don't know if this is BAD thing, but it can be frustrating talking books with this type of person. If it is isn't their genre they want nothing to do with it. I just want to grab them by the shoulders and scream "you are missing on out so much!" If you are this person, grab a book outside your norm. You will be glad you did.


What kind of readers annoy you?



This post is part of the faux pas road show. Details about how you can join can be found here

Reading...

So, the first book club meeting went well. Very well. There were just four of us, but we still managed to have great discussions about religion, a woman's role, motherhood, etc. Of course, we also relished every second of the wine drinking & snack munching, too!

September is nearly upon us & I will be hosting our next book club meeting. I'm looking forward to yet another evening with the girls. I am even more excited about reading this book:

The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer
{picture from Barnes & Noble}

I am looking forward to reading this book and I am curious to see where our conversations & discussions will lead us.

If you were participating in a book club, which books would you suggest & why?

The Red Tent

{source}

Have you read this book?

I recently joined a book club & this was the pick for our first read. We meet tomorrow & I cannot wait to discuss this book.

Anita Diamant's The Red Tent had me mesmerized. At first, I was a bit skeptical about the book because I just didn't know if I would like it -- it's loosely based on the story of Dinah {who was briefly mentioned in the Book of Genesis} and religious-type/religion-based books typically tend to intimidate me {and can I just say that I feel totally ashamed just typing that?!}. However, once I started reading, I was hooked. I couldn't put the book down. I read the book from start to finish in just under two days. And, when I finally closed the book for the final time, I was left wanting more...so much more.

Anyways, I don't want to discuss too much because I don't want to spoil my first book club meeting. But, if you've read this book, what are your thoughts?

BFF

I l♥ve Jennifer Weiner.

I l♥ve her books.

I l♥ve that on July 14th I'll be able to purchase this:

If you're not already familiar with Jennifer Weiner and her books, then you MUST get yourself acquainted. It's chick lit at it's finest...at least that's my humble {and honest} opinion!

I think I'll rent "In Her Shoes" tonight, too...just 'cause. There's nothing like a good cry & a good glass of wine on a Friday night.

Thanks, Becca!

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If you are a mom, you will love Tricia's blog. Even if you aren't a mom, you'll love it just the same:
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Just click on the link...you know you wanna. ;)