Sunday, August 18, 2013

A Guilty Pleasure



The occasional guilty pleasure lights up my life––and my library––so I'm here to share a frothy summer novel with all of you (my favorite readers). It's title is While We Were Watching Downtown Abbey, written by Wendy Wax, an author I accidentally tripped over before falling headfirst into an inexplicably fizzy pool of warm and fuzzy fun.

I freely admit that While We Were Watching is no literary masterpiece; in fact, it's chick lit squared, but it tickled my fancy enough that I read it straight through in one sitting. I'm not exactly certain what it was I found so captivating, but let it be said that I was captivated all the same. For reasons beyond any form of rational analysis, I grinned all the way through it.

Would you believe me if I said that I inhaled the tasty little tome like cherry soda, entirely against my will? Check it out, and let me know if your power to resist is stronger than mine.

{just don't be smug about it}

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11 comments:

  1. FrikoAugust 18, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Those are the best pleasures, the guilty ones.
    I admit to reading free books on my ipad, like Agatha Christie and such. Only occasionally though, when I don’t feel like improving my mind or getting down to things. And when it’s hot.

    Even chicklit, but very rarely. The stuff is usually poorly written and I get annoyed. (Not that Christie is good writing)

    I don’t feel guilty about it but I prefer not to tell anyone.

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    It has been added to my TBR list. Thanks. Will let you know.

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  3. yayaAugust 18, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Sounds like a guilty pleasure that I'll enjoy! Thanks for the "heads up"!

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  4. Grandma HoneyAugust 18, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    So do you think one would like the book if they don't watch Downton Abbey? I mean, would it make sense still?

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  5. karenAugust 19, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    I was just looking for a new book to read - thanks!

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  6. Brian MillerAugust 19, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    ha. might have to let the wife check it out, being chick lit and all...smiles...we do watch downton abbey though....

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  7. LeAnnAugust 20, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    I could use a few smiles and laughs right now so I will check it out. I love fun books because so many books now days seem heavy.
    Blessings and hugs!

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  8. alpinekleinsAugust 21, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Going to Amazon this minute to find - thank you for the review . . . can't wait :)

    Loves!!

    Kristin

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  9. Splendid Little StarsAugust 23, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    OK. sounds interesting!

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  10. Karen SueAugust 25, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    A bit of help if you can...
    I've had 3 computers worked on this past few months.
    Now this laptop, when I sign in to blog, then view blog, signs me back out. I type things in the address for the 5th time and it doesn't give me other options with the same start. I know my computer guy is real cautious about stuff, but do you know what he might have turned on or turned off that I can change??
    I miss blogging. I've been crazy busy, but this has been quite a hassle and I just give up.
    Hope all is well with you..

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  11. AmyAugust 27, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    It sounds delicious! And now I am thirsty. :) I will have to check it out.

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