Wow, it's been forever since I posted...a combination of being sick, busy at work, and not really having much to say. I just read Bonnie's post about possibly giving up Grandpa Wayne's "medicine" (i.e. candy) for Lent (as a family), and I think it's a great idea. I'll have to talk to Kris to see what he thinks. I know it would be really, and I mean REALLY, hard for all of us. Pretty sad, I know. I can already hear the whining from the boys.
How do you unwind? For me, it's reading celebrity biographies. I recently finished Tom Cruise's unauthorized biography by Andrew Morton (the same biographer who worked with Princess Diana to write My Story back in the early 90s), and wow, did I learn a lot about Scientology. What an odd and bizarre cult. Now I'm reading Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher--SOO FUNNY! Her style is to talk right to you as if you were hanging out together. It's hilarious. I'm also in the middle of Here's the Story, the autobiography of Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady. Next up after those two is SToriTelling, by Tori Spelling. I know, impressive, right? I can't remember the last time I read a work of fiction--I just don't stay interested in a novel unless it's really compelling. I'd much rather read about real people, and when I don't want to think too hard, a celeb bio seems to be what I'm drawn to. I remember reading bios about Cary Grant and Marilyn Monroe in high school; the OJ Simpson trial when we went on a cruise years ago, Motley Crue's autobiography (yes, the band actually wrote their story--and what a vivid, sometimes stomach-churning story it is), and even one about Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco. I suppose my colleagues are all keeping up on their professional reading while I deepen my knowledge of pop culture.
So, I'm curious...what's on your nightstand?
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I just wrote a huge post...and lost it. I am the exact same way Erin. Barbara Walter's Audition book is good. Tori Spelling's is too.
Oh and I just read Lynne Spears' Through the Storm.
Ooh, I want to read Audition. Do you own it, or did you check it out from the library? So frustrating when you lose a post! That often happens to me when I'm leaving comments.
I own it. It was good. Did I tell you that I read the Maureen McCormick book before I wrapped it? Tacky, I know, but I had to.
I guess we have ONE thing in common huh?
OK, I have to say how funny it is that Bonnie read a book before giving it to you. That's awesome!
I should jump on the celebrity biography band wagon.
I've got right now: Illustrated Angels and Demons and One Fifth Ave.
If you need a juicy book of fiction, you HAVE to read "Something Borrowed" by Emily Griffin (i think). It is so good and like a juicy gossip mag! I'll borrow you mine. :)
Kris and AJ, you'll have to tell me what your books are about. I own several, so if you want to swap, let me know and I'll list the ones I have.
Something Borrowed is AWESOME!
I'm reading the Twilight saga and the Series of Misfortunate Events. Junior high books are addicting for me because they are a fast read...
oooh, i love them too. I recently read Anderson Cooper's and I loved it.
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