Talk of the Town was such a fun read. It was lighthearted and funny, sweet and romantic without crossing the line. Lisa Wingate's language was clean and her storytelling was superb. I downloaded this book because, at the time, it was being offered for free. Even though it is not free any longer, I still encourage you to get a copy.
It is worth the read!
Most of us here in the South can relate to the small town setting. The plot is based primarily on an American Idol type show with one of the finalist's coming home for a "surprise" concert. As anyone in any small town can tell you, there is no such thing as a surprise. Watching the big city people from the show interact with the small town inhabitants is funny enough, but adding in the antics of stars and the egos of executives and this is laugh-out-loud funny. I will admit that the descriptions of the residents of Daily, Texas made me picture them just as Wingate described them; strangely, they seemed just like many of my family members!
Here's where you can find your own copy of this book at Amazon, at Barnes and Noble, and at Kobo.
Check out Lisa Wingate's Talk of the Town yourself and let me know what you think!
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter, by Lisa Patton
As 2011 began, Mom loaned me Lisa Patton's Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter. Naturally, I read it. It was funny - laugh-out-loud funny. Even though the stories are not the same, it reminded me of the movie Hope Floats. Honestly, I think this is because I envisioned the lead character as being portrayed by Sandra Bullock.
Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter, is, as you may have guessed, about a Southern belle who has been transplanted up North where she must survive the winter. The story follows Leelee as she follows her husband and his dream of owning a bed and breakfast in Vermont. The environment and culture shock make Leelee want to turn tail and run home to Memphis, but her steel magnolia spirit pushes her to stay the course. I found myself cheering for her accomplishments and could easily envision just how one would come to such a place in life.
This is certainly a book to loan to a girlfriend. It deals with heartbreak, finding yourself in the least likely of places, true friendship, and the ability to find the fun and funny no matter what happens.
Barnes and Noble offers this an an ebook or in print; click here to purchase. Take a copy with you on your next vacation - you won't regret it!
Let me know what you think of Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter!
Allyson
Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter, is, as you may have guessed, about a Southern belle who has been transplanted up North where she must survive the winter. The story follows Leelee as she follows her husband and his dream of owning a bed and breakfast in Vermont. The environment and culture shock make Leelee want to turn tail and run home to Memphis, but her steel magnolia spirit pushes her to stay the course. I found myself cheering for her accomplishments and could easily envision just how one would come to such a place in life.
This is certainly a book to loan to a girlfriend. It deals with heartbreak, finding yourself in the least likely of places, true friendship, and the ability to find the fun and funny no matter what happens.
Barnes and Noble offers this an an ebook or in print; click here to purchase. Take a copy with you on your next vacation - you won't regret it!
Let me know what you think of Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter!
Allyson
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