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25 November 2007

Hissy Fit...what FUN!

I initially chose Hissy Fit - Mary Kay Andrews because of the title. What's not to like about that term? Not necessarily being on the receiving end of one, unless you deserve it of course, but they can be a site to behold. Especially when it's from someone who is not known for throwing them. Keely is one such woman. But she finds out something of her soon to be husband and throws a doozy. And it goes from there. It is funny and warm and a mystery thrown in. I love all of the characters, even the pewpheads. Well, I'd love to take a cast iron skillet to the flat side of some of the characters' craniums for what they did to Keely. But she perseveres. I love Austin, her best friend. He steals the scenes he's in. Would love to know someone like him in real life.
I highly recommend this as not just a chick-lit book, which I am sure it was labelled. I am going out this afternoon and finding more books by Mary Kay Andrews. She is a new-to-me author and so glad I found her.
Now to find something new to read....holiday book, perhaps On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts.

7 comments:

Joy said...

You made this sound VERY intriguing. :)

I want to read On Strike for Christmas, too. Hopefully I get it before the holiday.

Vickie said...

Joy: Hissy Fit is a really good book. I was very surprised by it. I expected to enjoy it, but not as much as I did. I just love Keely!! You really should read this. Want me to send it your way?? Email me.

Joy said...

Ya know what!?! I think I would like you to send it my way. :) I don't know how soon I can get to it, but I would like that. Thanks, Vickie!

I sent you a short e-mail to see if it was the right address. Let me know. :)

Vickie said...

Joy: OH NO!!! I lent it this morning to my friend, Ann, here at work and then it goes in trade to Mary Ann on Booktalk. I'm so sorry I am such a dork!
I am getting Blue Christmas by the same author. If it's good, I will send that your way. If you like and you still want to be friends with a big goof. = [
-V-

Joy said...

It's okay Vickie! It's not a problem...really. Your offer for Blue Christmas is very generous, but it's not necessary.

And, of course, I'll still be friends with you! :)

Vickie said...

Joy: Thank you for understanding. I do hope you read it one day. It's one of my favorites now.

Joy said...

Oh I plan on it! :) (and I'm greatly encouraged by your endorsement)