Jill Conner Browne

Jill Connor Browne promotes American Thighs.

Having previously written books on finding a man, planning a wedding, raising kids and coming through a divorce, Browne's latest offers hilarious tips on enjoying our inexorable trudge into Geezerdom. Browne is already checking off the days until November 23, 2012, when she turns 60 and can move into a retirement home; at 80, she plans to start smoking again. Looking back at her youthful follies (like slathering on baby oil for all-day tanning sessions), she warns, Karma is listening and she has ears like a bat. She and her sister have a pact to Get the Pillow (smother the other in her sleep) when the time comes. In Browne's case, that will be if I start watching reality TV, quoting Dr. Phil, riding roller coasters and seem to have forsaken bacon in favor of anything soy. While exhorting the pleasures of giving in to comfortable sandals and roomy underwear, Browne, in her best book yet, offers laugh-out-loud, slightly off-topic digressions (she passionately defends the term brick shithouse and rebukes tummy-control swimsuits). (clong)… (more)

Jill Conner Browne , American Thighs: The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Preserving Your Assets.

Ever-popular Jill Conner Browne will read from and sign copies of her latest book, American Thighs: The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Preserving Your Assets. Having written previous titles on finding a man, planning a wedding, raising kids and coming through a divorce, Browne's latest offers hilarious tips on enjoying the inexorable trudge into Geezerdom. Come join the fun! (booksense)… (more)