Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Undomesticated Goddess by Sophie Kensella

Growing up in a buiness tied family, Samantha finds it normal that she works in 6 minute intervals, is tied to three phones, and constantly checks her email. As a top lawyer in London Samantha has been striving to become a new partner, but when she thinks shes made a huge mistake in a work file runs for it. Waking up with a hangover shes barley recalls how she ended up in a mansion with a maids job. For the first time she has to learn house jobs such as making coffee and turning on a washing machine. I really liked this book and love hearing all the different slangs becuase Kensella is a british writer. Its interesting on how some of their perseption on things is so different and sometimes the mention of an american joke adds to the humor. Ive read most of her other books and her stories are always funny with interesting characters. Her books are usually around 300-400 pages but their quick to get through if someones interested.

Confessions of Georgia Nicolson Louise Rennison's

Ive been reading these books since 5th grade and sad that this 10th one is the last. Georgia is just an average teenager in the UK describing her life in funny talks and details of her physco cats, oblivious parents, school and friends. I was surprised to hear that alot of the books characters and story was based off real people in Louise Rennisons life; she even said her mother has read them--though claimed to be nothing like herself in the book. I think it's funny how she could make such a humorous book out of her life and become a best seller that way. There a fun and easy read and would suggest this book to someone who likes a light and funny book.

Quotes From The Books

"You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love." The Notebook