Such a refreshing book - I laughed out loud many ...
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Such a refreshing book - I laughed out loud many times!  I can't wait for her next book - I hope she's writing one!
1056226
This book is such a refreshing change from all others out there. Diana Estill does a wonderful job keeping the book interesting with her seperate stories for each topic,? I loved shopping for the perfect jeans, haven't we all been there? This book is a very easy read and makes everyday occurences funny in her quirky skew of life. I would recommend this book to anyone whe needs a laugh from our everyday ho hum world. Great job Diana Estill, I look forward to reading more from you. Thanks for the much needed laughter!
  I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
  Great book!
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I laughed out loud many times while reading this book - I love the author's sarcastic sense of humor!  I especially enjoyed the scenes with Greg and his flight crew friends. Hogben's description of many characters like Tucker or Craig or Greg's mom were so rich, they seemed to jump right off the page.  I have to say though, that some of Greg's rants about Americans got my back up - even though I agree with his opinions. I lament the bible-thumping so many Americans seem to do and agree that religion is far too pervasive in our politics, but we are all not like Mrs Taylor and I guess my reaction to Greg's comments in certain parts of the book are the old "I can insult my family, but outsiders can't" thing.  Still he's right about so much in our politics, particularly during the years in which the book was placed.

The love story between the men is very sweet and it's refreshing to read a book about the ups and downs of a realistic relationship.  I thought Danny sounded a little too good to be true, although he did show some imperfection in being so naive - even willfully ignorant - about his mother.  I know Greg and Mrs Taylor kept their feud from him, but still!  Other characters seemed to realize all was not well, but Danny didn't.  I actually enjoyed Mrs. Taylor's pure evil in that "oh no, she didn't!" kind of way.  Some of her strategies were worthy of a cartoon villainess, which is why...

*SPOILER*

I just don't get her super quick turnaround at the end of the book!  How, in one conversation, did she go from accusing Greg of being Satan to weeping, asking for forgiveness and admitting her faults?  I just didn't believe it.  She was built up so well - I mean, she was really evil! - and then to all of the sudden do a complete turnaround?  Maybe if her turnaround had taken more time?  If more time had passed - another chapter or something - to show that she'd thought about what she did and what Greg said, or maybe there was some other event that helped her realize what she had done and reinforced the error of her ways, etc?  I wanted to give this book 5 stars, but took down a star because of this hard-to-believe turnaround.

In all other ways, though, this was a great read and I look forward to more from this author!
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I was picking up a book to help me understand my son and his emotions better when I saw this book. I flipped through a few pages and laughed out loud at each page I read.  How refreshing!!  I told myself I would look at a few more pages and if I laughed more I would get it. After five minutes I couldn't put it down and I was drawing stares from others b/c I was laughing. Instead of a book telling me what I need to do better, this one told me "we all understand and we've been there".  It helped me see things in a less tense way and laugh at myself. I have four little ones under 6 yrs, including a newborn, and I went home and read a book for me that made me feel better about ME.  What a refreshing concept!
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I am convinced that this book was written about my life and I loved every page! I laughed out loud almost every single chapter because Helena is so relatable. I so enjoyed the Harry Potter references as well!
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I was worried about reading this book. I am so glad that I did. A great funny laugh out loud book. In this book you meet different men and their adventures in dating and sex. It is very refreshing to read about relationships and sex from a male perspective. I highly recommend this book. It is set back in the 90's and early 2000's and it is a nice blast from the past. The situations that these men find themselves in are so funny and believable.  I can't wait to read more from Zack Love.
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Absolutely a wonderful read - a "laugh out loud, chuckle and lean over and share" kind of book!! Hurrah for Michael Zadoorian and the wonderful friend who placed it on my reading list.
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A totally refreshing book, which has you laughing out loud at the wonderful colorful language of Southern people, then crying with the tenderness of people needing honest love.  A jewel!
3192035
"Something New" by Janis Thomas is one of the best books I've read in 2013. And I read a lot! Hilarious, extremely well-written and so relatable, "Something New" captures the feelings, thoughts and desires of a 40 something year old woman on the cusp of major change. Having kids, being a wife and trying to figure out the next stage of our lives is something most moms think about, and I tore through this book dying to see what Ellen would do (and write) next. I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a laugh out loud read with an inspiring and authentically flawed main character.

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This book had me laughing out loud! Smith's witty style of writing paired with comical situations and events made "The Occidental Husband" a fantastic read. This work is both funny and interesting when reading the author's thoughts on the different culture he married into, and is the perfect blend of light-hearted and serious situations. It leaves you feeling positive and with a smile on your face!
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This book cracks me up.  It was hard to wipe the grin off my face as I sat on the beach and read about the totally hilarious chapters of Mindy's life.  The next day, my best friend read it and she loved it too.  It was a quick read and very refreshing - you don't want to miss it!  What great memories - thanks for sharing Mindy!  We want more!!
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I finished this book by 4 am after so much laughter.

One my favourite author actually recommends this book for me and one look at the cover, i decided to pass. (I know! I know! Don't judge a book by its cover.. Sorry!!) so when a book group I was in recommend this book as well I decided to peek. That's all I thought is be doing, I didn't know I would peed instead, from all the laughter.

This book is quite refreshing and full of witty banter and hilarious thoughts. I love the flow of the writing and it's humour. And though some might think the scenes are a bit over the top, the writing makes it fitting and doesn't make it trying to hard. There's no insta love, no insta lust.. Only insta laugh. She had me at watermelon and the thingy broken.

It's highly entertaining read and funny and tough heroine. What's not to love?

Highly recommended! It's good dose of laughter for your health and sexy heller for your Carnal imagination needs.
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I don't frequently laugh out loud but this book was so enjoyable I found myself alternating between laughter and a furrowed brow as I learned about another side of life that's going on every day. My husband was a huge fan of the book as well - he read it in 3 nights.

While waiting for my son's choir rehearsal to be done, another parent saw me reading and I offered it up for a preview. Needless to say, she reluctantly returned it before going home with a plan to pick up her own copy.  We've purchased several to share with various friends and family, lawyers and non-lawyers alike. A great read!
1805035
I love this series-I have all of them- I like the humor thrown in as well- cant help but chuckle. Very refreshing read!
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The only times I put this book down was when I needed time to emotionally recover from the places West took me. Her voice is so refreshing and necessarily and OH MY GOD SOOOOO FUNNY!
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What a funny-smart book! I was expecting the laughter (I had read an excerpt and laughed out loud more than once) but was happily surprised by all of the not-shoved-in-your-face insights and thoughtfulness. The author is candid and self-revealing in a refreshing way. I loved falling in love with her! Reading The Anti-Officer was, for me, a lot like spending quality time with a fantastic friend who is mostly different from me while being foundationally similar. I will certainly read more from Sonja Landis!
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Laugh Out Loud Funny!  One of the most enjoyable and "so true" books that I've read in awhile.