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Loading... Under the Duvet (Om)by Marian Keyes
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Fun stories to read at my own pace. Easy to relate to, even when her experiences were so different to my own. Friendly, funny writer. ( )I collection of short stories and essays. I appreciated the humor, especially the part when she writes about attracting the loonies on the bus. It happens to me all the time so I can relate. Marian Keyes is as deliciously fun & interesting when talking about her life as when telling about the lives of her fictional characters; a quick fun bit of fluff to read when you're feeling all girly girl. Such an enjoyable peak into Marian Keyes' life. What a fun collection of essays! I'm a big fan of Marian Keyes, so when I saw this as an Amazon bargain book, I couldn't resist it. I've been reading this an few essays at a time, mostly while I'm on campus, waiting for class to start - it's perfect for that kind of "pick it up and read a few pages" reading, since each essay is only about 3 or 4 pages, max. no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0060562080, Paperback)From the acclaimed bestselling author of Sushi for Beginners and Angels comes a collection of personal essays on shopping, writing, moviemaking, motherhood and all the assorted calamities involved in being a savvy woman in the new millennium. Her novels are read and adored by millions around the world, and with Under the Duvet, Marian Keyes tackles the world of nonfiction. These are her collected pieces: regular bulletins from the woman writing under the covers. Marian loves shoes and her LTFs (Long-Term Friends), hates realtors and lost luggage, and she once had a Christmas office party that involved roasting two sheep on a spit, Moroccan-style. She's just like you and me ... Featuring a wide compilation of Marian's journalism from magazines and newspapers, plus some exclusive, previously unpublished material, Under the Duvet is bursting with funny stories: observations on life, in-laws, weight loss, parties and driving lessons that will keep you utterly gripped -- either wincing with recognition or roaring with laughter. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:10 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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