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Welcome to Hasty Book List—your cozy corner of the internet for all things bookish. Here, I share the stories I’m reading, the ones I can’t stop thinking about, and a few literary surprises along the way. I’m so glad you’re here.
Welcome to Hasty Book List—your cozy corner of the internet for all things bookish. Here, I share the stories I’m reading, the ones I can’t stop thinking about, and a few literary surprises along the way. I’m so glad you’re here.
My (not so) Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella is about Katie/Cat - a 20-something from a farm in Somerset, England who just moved to London to start her first full-time job at a brand consulting firm. She grew up dreaming about the "city princesses" living in their beautiful town homes, wearing the latest designer clothing, and eating out at all of the hottest restaurants. Katie's boss, Demeter, is all of those things (if also kind of a nightmare to work for.)
After reading The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis, I requested an early copy of her upcoming novel, The Address which is scheduled for release on August 1, 2017. There were a lot of parallels between The Dollhouse and The Address, they both:
If you're a frequent reader of Hasty Book List, you've probably figured out by now that my favorite genre is historical fiction. But perhaps you didn't know that I have a PhD in Fashion History and I wrote my dissertation on WWII war brides. So I'm particularly fond of WWII novels, and this one did not disappoint!
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough is about Louise, a secretary at a doctor's office who meets David at a bar only to discover that he is her new, married, boss. (It reminds me a bit of the beginning of Grey's Anatomy...remember how Meredith first meets Derek?)
Part of the way I judge whether or not I'm enjoying a book is how easily I get lost in the story. Does everything else melt away? Can I read for hours and it feels like minutes? Do I forget about everything else I need to do and only think about the book?
