On the past and present reading list:

"Confessions of a Shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella

I must confess that this is the first book that I have stayed up until 4am finishing since Harry Potter. It was a lot better than I suspected it would be. A friend allowed me to borrow it whilst I was perusing her shelves, knowing that it was popular enough for a movie to be based on it, I decided to give it a try. And enjoyed. It is really humorous, I like the fact that she is British, it makes for a lot of fun references. The main character actually learns something and you find yourself rooting for her even thought she's terribly irresponsible with her money. All in all, I give it a "good-for-the-beach" rating.

And now I have learned that I am awful at writing book reviews.

After this came "I'm a Stranger Here Myself" by Bill Bryson.


This is a collection of essays that he wrote about America after living in Britain for 20 years. They're hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud in public and reading paragraphs to my mom whenever she would ask what I was laughing about. This is a great book, and since its written in a short story format, (4-5 pages per article) its easy to put it down and come back when ever you want a laugh. I loved this book and give it a "read-anytime-except-for-when-you-feel-depressed" rating (or aybe you should especially read it then!)

There, that was a little better review, I'm improving here.

On the reading list at present is "French Lessons - Adventures with fork, knife, and corkscrew" by Peter Mayle

I haven't even finished the first chapter, but it looks like its going to be a treat. I'm already loving the witty way he presents his story. Looking forward to more, J'adore!

Happy Tuesday, wear argyle today!