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#19 of 50 – If You Want Closure in Your Relationship

classybookdiva — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:55:21 +0000

#18 of 50 – Artichoke’s Heart

classybookdiva — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:53:57 +0000

#17 of 50 – Words of Silk

classybookdiva — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:25:59 +0000

Yes, I read a romance novel. I thought I should try something different. I don’t usually read romance novels, but after reading Like Water…, I assumed I’d like another one as well.

This was an ok book, but I have definitely read better. I know Sandra Brown is usually on the bestseller lists (right?), and I thought I’d enjoy this one, but it began to get pretty ‘stale’ and predictable. It was also unrealistic to me. Then again, I guess romance novels are usually unrealistic, right?

It was about this woman who meets a man on an elevator during a blackout, he makes her feel ‘safe,’ and they have a fleeting (a few hours) romantic hookup. Months later, the woman discovers she’s pregnant. The man finds her (really now) and moves in with her, although she is miles and miles away from him. This really sounds like a fantasy, doesn’t it? The rest of the book deals with their spontaneous relationship. In my opinion, the novel gets bogged down with the main character’s (I forget her name) constant memory of the night that she met this man. Over and over again, she remembers the romantic night they spent together. Tedious. It really made me wonder why people love these novels so much. I also came away from the book wondering if women really believed in this sort of thing. How many men are really going to hunt down a woman who they’ve known for less than a day? This man was just too good to be true. I don’t want to tell too much about what happened, in case you want to read the book. Have fun, maybe it’s your cup of tea, but I don’t think I’ll be reading too many books by this author in the future.

Like Water for Chocolate

classybookdiva — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:16:34 +0000

Okay, I finished this book weeks ago, but I’m just getting back to the blog. I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus. Please accept my apologies )

Some who know me personally know that I have been extremely busy lately.

I really loved this book and throughout was cheering for Tia, or was it Tita? I really did not like her mother. Again, the writing was top notch—what a different style. It’s not every book that truly feels like ‘literature,’ so kudos to the author. Everyone may not appreciate this book, but bookworms and romantics are sure to love this offering. I’m not a lover of romance novels, but this is close, I guess.

Oh, and if you like to cook, or if you just like food, the book caters to that interest as well. Each chapter is linked to a recipe/Tia’s love for food. I’m sure there was some type of symbolic tie-in with the recipes and what was going on in Tia’s life, but I was trying to get through the book and didn’t really have time to stop and analyze everything. I know it made me hungry.

I’m looking for the movie now. I don’t want to buy it, so I’m hoping I can borrow it from the library. I hope it’s in English. Don’t feel like reading the lines, if you know what I mean.

#16 of 50 – Like Water for Chocolate

classybookdiva — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:19:26 +0000

I took a break from Rev. Black. We all know what he’s up to. I decided instead, to read this book I’ve been thinking about for a while. The author has a very different writing style from the books I’ve read recently. It’s obvious that she really thought about this novel, which is infused with recipes and remedies. It’s quite an adventure. I haven’t quite finished it, but I’m sure I will finish reading this love story tonight. Wonderful book, I’m trying to get the movie. I’m not sure if I’ve seen it before or not. I have seen the movie, Simply Irresistible, which is similar, and I think it may have been inspired by this novel.

A few brief comments I have about this book: “Really wild and crazy things happening!”

“Makes you hungry for love and a taste of Mexico.”

“Love it!”

“Fantastic use of language and imagery”

“Creativity at its best”

“How did she (author) ever think of this?”

“Don’t mess with true love!”

“Mama Elena…..*!@%#$@$#$ @$#$#%#%#$# #$#%$^!&&^ *$”

“Go Tita!”

http://mrguerrero.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/like-water-for-chocolate/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Como_agua_para_chocolate

#15 of 50 – Love and Lies

classybookdiva — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:11:15 +0000

Just gets better and better. I’ll be back.

#14 0f 50 – Nappily Ever After

classybookdiva — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:10:06 +0000

#13 of 50 – The Best Kept Secret

classybookdiva — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:09:05 +0000

Has Curtis met his match? If you’ve been reading the previous novels about him, you probably hope so. In this novel, we meet Curtis again. This time, he’s married to Charlotte, one of his former mistresses. This time, Curtis is trying hard to be faithful. Still, the drama continues. Charlotte has a few tricks and a hidden agenda. She just might do to Curtis what he’s done to other women. Once again, Roby brings us a novel of lies, deceit, adultery. So much happens in this book you’ll just have to read it and try to keep up! I don’t want to give away anything, but again, a verrry interesting read.

#12 of 50 – Too Much of a Good Thing – Kimberla Roby

classybookdiva — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:04:34 +0000

The Reverend is back! After reading about Curtis Black and his action, you may never look at ministers the same way again. Curtis is back, with a second wife, Mariah, who is clueless to Curtis’s true ways. Supposedly a changed man, Curtis is still weak when it comes to the flesh, if you know what I mean, and still hasn’t stopped sleeping around with his exes. Wow, Curtis, you sound familiar.

It’s amazing to me how these characters mirror people you actually know. Take for instance, Curtis, the player we recognize, who marries the clueless homebody who loves him way too much for reality’s sake. Although Mariah tries as hard as she can to please Curtis, this isn’t enough for him. This ‘playa’ minister almost ruins the life of someone just trying to make it in life. Isn’t that a shame?

Back to the book though – this was another interesting book by a fantastic author. A quick summer read. I digested it in 1 or 2 days, I think. And then, on to the next one.

#11 of 50 – Casting the First Stone

classybookdiva — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:57:26 +0000

Finally, I get introduced to the Reverend Curtis Black, the minister with more skeletons in his closet than the congregation! Curtis Black is the married minister with a weakness for the flesh and a greed for money and power. Rev. Black’s ways threaten to ruin his church and his career. He’s also losing his family and his life is spinning out of control. Crazy things happen in this book, as in all the books about Rev. Black, and unfortunately, they are not that unbelievable. There are thousands of cheating married men out there who do things that are even more ignorant than what Curtis is doing. Just pray that you don’t end up with one.