Good, feel good, kind of book
935687
This is the second book that I've read in the Quilts of Love series. Impressed. Great books. This is the first Carolyn Zane book that I've read, hopefully it will not be my last.

Admittedly, this book has a lot of characters and it was difficult to keep them all straight in the beginning. By the end, I was in love with all of them! Especially Bob Ray. He did a complete 360. I could not stand him in the beginning. Found myself hoping he would get his comeuppance. He did. God jerked a knot in his tail.

Justin, one of the main characters, was equally adorable. Between him and Bob Ray, I sighed my way through the book.

Good happily-ever-after ending. Kinda odd to say, considering the book centers around a EF5 tornado, but it was a feel good kind of book.
4570387
I really liked this book!  It was a quick, feel good read.  I didn't give it 5 starts because some of it wasn't believable.  This was not overly concerning for me since I don't overanalyze books - I'm truly in it for the entertainment factor and this one did not disappoint.  If you're looking for something to read in 2 or 3 days, this will fit the bill.  I am definitely recommending it to my friends!!
2151430
Good read. A bit fanciful. But a nice story to make you feel warm inside when you're finished reading it.
4263149
A few pages in, you can see exactly where this is going..the Grump is going to find a friend, there'll be a few transformations around, some of the marginalised people (refugees, gays, illiterates etc ) will prove to be nice decent people after all...and the main character's attempts to do himself in will be thwarted by heroic acts, chance encounters or whatever...And...AND...it's a lovely read, a soft and gentle undemanding wallow in the nostalgia of determined happy endings, good characters, deserved outcomes. This is a book to curl up by the fire with, and to feel good about. It really is...it really is.
2243004
A "feel good" book. Enjoyed the way the author had her characters interact with each other.  Thought it was well writen.
1849484
This was a great feel-good book, the kind that cheers me up when other books (or life) has me bummed out.  I really enjoyed this book and I absolutely adored Bliss. She was just a fun and funny character. I loved seeing things play out through her thoughts. I've seen some reviews that complain about this book being predictable...um, of course it's predictable--read the title and the blurb. There you go!  But really, there is a bit more to this book than just a girl going out one night, looking to lose her virginity, and mission accomplished.  That's why it's so funny. :)

Read March 2015
3940415
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review!

I would love to say I loved this book. However, I barely remember anything from it, except the basics. I could have sworn that I finished this book, because I vividly remember finishing it and saying "good, I can now do my review." However, life got in the way, and i didn't get a chance until now.

That being said, I don't remember much. It was a good book. There were parts that made me laugh, and characters that made me visualize everything. I fell in love with Nick from the start. He was funny, seemingly cute, and seemingly nice, not caring about the popular girls.

There was a quote about getting just whipped cream from starbucks, and I highlighted that because I've done that. it's relatable. McKinley Everest was a relatable high schooler.

Again, While I would love to say I loved this book, it wasn't as memorable as I would have liked. However, I do recommend it. It was a good read, albeit not as memorable as I would like, but good nonetheless.
2467331
A perfect title for an awesome book. Fun to read, also some drama, and some mean characters that finally changed. It doesnt always happen that way in real life, but fiction makes me feel good and happy!
4355448
This novel is one of those books that makes you feel all happy when you get through reading it.  The character Jemima J is overwieght. She has a desperate crush on the editor, Ben, at the newpaper she writes for, but he fancies her slim blonde friend.  Ben and Jemima become friends when he confides in her about a serious career move.  Thats when she starts to lose weight, 10 pounds to begin with. Ben leaves the paper to move on to his new job, and Jemima is left feeling lonely.
Jemima Jemima J has all the feelings that I do about myself.  I would vow each day, that this day would be the day that my diet would start.  She finally gets a handle on exactly what shes going to do, and begins an extreme eating and workout regimine.  She eventually tumbles to 121 pounds.

There is a lot gong on in book as it moves, and its all very interesting and funny at the same time.  Wihle it mainly stays with Jemima, it does switch poitns of view, which i found nice and not in any way confusing. Yes, there are some very small unrealistic factors here, but its just a book.  It made me feel good about the size i am and made me realize that I am fine looking how i do. I think thats the real messege in the book, that being thin is not everything, nor will it get you everything.  It was a simply delightful book, and I have already reccomened it to many of my friends.
1398583
A fantastic feel-good book, even with all the bad stuff happening.  Another book club selection, and I'm glad it was !
1653532
As with other Chicken Soul Books, this book is an easy, light, and a feel good book.  The whole book is story to story of ladies and their friends/friendships.  I enjoy reading how ladies come together, their connection and how they spend time with each other and while this book is one right after the other, they are all a bit different which makes for continued feel good reading.
2849244
I enjoyed reading the book, however the out come became clear earlier than I would prefer
A nice short, feel good read.
4177078
Jersey Tomatoes Are the Best, by Maria Padian, is a feel-good novel about two best friends who are going their separate ways for the summer.  Eva is going to a ballet summer program in New York City, while Henry (short for Henriette) is off to a prestigious tennis camp in Florida.  It's the first time both girls have been apart for an extended period of time.  While Jersey Tomatoes is a lighter read, it does deal with some serious issues.  Each girl has an overbearing parent who seems to want nothing more than to live through his or her daughter's talent.  While Eva is passionate about dance and Henry lives tennis, both also feel conflicted and even dislike what they're doing at times.  They are constantly dealing with issues that are specific to what they do.  In the end, the story asks these questions: What are the important things in life?  Who are you as a person?  How are you going to react if put in a given situation?  What is the right decision to make?  All in all, this is a very good read, and a healthy read, for girls 14-15 and up.  I really enjoyed reading it.  There is a lot of tennis lingo, but it does not take away from the story.  I don't know anything about tennis and very little about ballet and I was able to follow Henry as she plays her game and Eva as she becomes alive on the dance floor.  Jersey Tomatoes Are the Best is also a good one for those who liked reading&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sisterhood-of-the-Traveling-Pants-Book-1/dp/0385730586/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Book 1)</a>&nbsp;series.
2149083
I felt good while I read this book, and have felt good since. You will either "get" this book, or you won't.
2004215
You know those books that don't leave you after you finish them?  Because the characters became part of your life....Because you felt them in your heart....Because they taught you about life.  Cassie, Zander, Grover and Bek are like that.

You will feel good when you read this book, but more importantly, you'll still feel good when the book is over.  And you'll want to go to camp with them next summer to see what happened in between :-)
4740225
This was a feel good book. It wasn't very deep. Pretty predictable but enjoyable for a summer lounging session. The daughter Aimie , was too understanding and sweet to be real, but I still enjoyed her character. Loved the reuniting of sisters theme.
3342867
I just finished this book last night and feel like it was one of the better books I've read in the last year.  It's not great literature.  It has some plot holes and characterization problems.  I'm not even sure it would make a good movie.  But it read easily and quickly and kept me engaged.  And I thought the ending was satisfying.  That can be hard to find sometimes.  My main gripe with the book was the author seemed to be trying TOO hard to pander to the geek crowd by including SO many geek TV/music/game/hardware references.  Because the story is pretty good and he actually managed to make several scenes believable and suspenseful, I'm willing to give it the 4th star.

But be aware that this is not too different from watching an episode of "Big Bang Theory" where the show has characters use so many geek references in conversation (in a way that no geek or nerd I know actually does) in an effort to "prove" its geek cred and thereby actually underscores its lack thereof.  Yet, in the same way that BBT is not necessarily less entertaining because of that (if the comedy is of your liking, that is), this book is does entertain.  It just starts to feel a bit much, as if the author has done a ton of research on what geeks love and regurgitates it all into this book.  I think the story would have been better served by a bit more subtlety, but the story is still good.

In spite of that, it is kinda fun as a 30-something to have TV, movies, and games that I remember fondly from my 80's childhood play a prominent role in the story.  I couldn't help but feel some connection to it, as a result.  I do wonder if readers without personal knowledge of those things will find the references helpful or distracting.  It could very easily slow the story down for them.  But I think in the end, the book is worth the time spent to find out.