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Blog Tour: How Perfect is That by Sarah Bird

Unscrupulously self-aggrandizing, unconscionably self-centered, Blythe Young leaves a toxic wake of debts, doubts, and destruction wherever she goes. Once the trophy wife of the scion of one of Austin’s most socially prominent families, she survived a precipitous fall from grace and now struggles to maintain the kind of Chanel-suited, Cristal-swigging lifestyle to which she had become addictively accustomed. Determined to keep her Jimmy Choo–clad foot in their butler-attended doors, Blythe embarks on a career as a party planner for her erstwhile society pals; but when they discover she’s been palming off Piggly Wiggly liverwurst as Parisian pâté, Blythe quickly becomes persona non grata. When she’s forced to reconnect with her frumpy college roommate, Millie, in a desperate attempt to polish up her tarnished reputation, Blythe discovers that even the oldest friendships come with statutes of limitation. Although Blythe’s shamelessly egotistical behavior can be a bit over the top, Bird nevertheless infuses her riches-to-rags tale with enough smart, sardonic satire and irresistibly irreverent irony to uproariously outweigh any moral misgivings.

HOW PERFECT IS THAT is a witty, almost chick-lit, engaging read. As an event coordinator myself, I was able to connect in that aspect with Blythe. Full of unique characters, their personalities and traits so real you feel for them, Bird had outdone herself with this one. The book remained strong through-out; a testimony to Sarah's writing. This is the first work I have read of Sarah Bird's, but definately will be looking for more of her work. A real page-turner!

About the Author:

"I grew up in a Catholic Air Force family of eight. Went to five different schools in fifth grade. Spent my happiest years in mostly Mexican-American Catholic schools. Lived with my family and on my own in Japan, Okinawa, France, Spain, the Yucatan Peninsula, and most of the western states, though I've lived the longest in Texas and love New Mexico the most. Degree in anthropology from the University of New Mexico.

Journalism fellowship at the University of Texas. My thesis was a photojournalism project on the vanishing world of old lady beauty shops.

Married to George Jones (not the dipsomaniacal C&W singer). Have one son, Gabriel. Live in Austin in the great state of Texas, number one in prison population! "

Other Blog Tour Stops

Jenn’s Bookshelf: http://jennsbookshelf.blogspot.com/
All About {n}: www.bookwormygirl.blogspot.com
A Journey of Books: http://ajourneyofbooks.blogspot.com/
Readaholic: http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/
Book Soulmates: http://booksoulmates.blogspot.com/
Booking Mama: http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/
Bookin’ with “BINGO”: http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/
My Guilty Pleasures: http://www.mgpblog.com/
Just Jennifer Reading: http://www.justjenniferreading.blogspot.com/
Wendy’s Minding Spot: http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/
Bella’s Novella: http://www.bellasnovella.com/
Living Life and Reading Books: http://ilovelovebooks.blogspot.com/
Book N Around: http://booknaround.blogspot.com/
The Eclectic Book Hoarder: http://eclecticbookhoarder.blogspot.com/
Pick of the Literate: http://bookrevues.blogspot.com/
Drey’s Library: http://dreyslibrary.blogspot.com/
The Epic Rat: http://epicrat.blogspot.com/
A Book Bloggers Diary: http://abookbloggersdiary.blogspot.com/
Horror and Fantasy Book Review: http://horrorandfantasybookreview.blogspot.com/
Find The Time To Read: http://www.findthetimetoread.blogspot.com/
Gaijin Mama: http://gaijinmama.wordpress.com/
Blog Business World: http://blogbusinessworld.blogspot.com/
Carolina Gal’s Literary Café: http://susansliterarycafe.blogspot.com/
My Book Views: http://my-book-views.blogspot.com/
Me, My Book and the Couch: http://memybookandthecouch.blogspot.com/
Joanne Huspek's Blog: http://joannehuspek.wordpress.com/
Power in the Blog: http://jesharris.wordpress.com/
Marta’s Meanderings: http://martasmeanderings.blogspot.com/

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday

Hosted by The Printed Page

Here's what I got this past week!

Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, Book 6) by Rachel Caine

From PBS



Description: In the small college town of Morganville, vampires and humans lived in (relative) peace—until all the rules got rewritten when the evil vampire Bishop arrived, looking for the lost book of vampire secrets. He’s kept a death grip on the town ever since. Now an underground resistance is brewing, and in order to contain it, Bishop must go to even greater lengths. He vows to obliterate the town and all its inhabitants—the living and the undead. Claire Danvers and her friends are the only ones who stand in his way. But even if they defeat Bishop, will the vampires ever be content to go back to the old rules, after having such a taste of power?

The Awakening (Darkest Powers, Book 2) by Kelley Armstrong
From PBS

Description: Chloe’s a teenager who likes Simon, but maybe likes Derek, and definitely hates Tori, who crushes on Simon, who kind of cares for Chloe. Sounds pretty typical. Except that Chloe’s a necromancer, Derek’s a werewolf, and Simon and Tori are sorcerers. Following The Summoning (2008), this book in the Darkest Powers series has the teens on the run from a shady organization whose murky involvement with their manifesting powers is unclear, but definitely not for their betterment.

Toxin by Paul Martin Midden

For upcoming Blog Tour

Description: Toxin is a book about a senator who gets involved in a plot to alter the United States. Because so many people have been so paranoid about this kind of thing in recent years, it seems like a prime time to make a movie about it.

There are problems, of course: for the most part, senators are boring middle-aged, rich white guys, so it is not often that they figure in novels. Jake Telemark, the protagonist of Toxin, is an unrich, unpedigreed middle-aged guy who just happens to be a senator. He is also an assassin, which makes him interesting.

Winner Alert!

The Sinful Life of Lucy Burns - Fantastic book by the way, winner is Ashley!

Congratulations!!

In the event Ashley doesn't respond to my email within 48 hours, another winner will be chosen. High Fives to Bancroft Press for allowing me to host and review this great book.

Kreativ Blogger Award

I received this fantastic award from ChicaReader! Thanks girl!! If you haven't had the chance, visit her blog, its wonderful!!

One you received this award, you need to list seven of your favorite things. As I happily accept this Kreativ Blogger Award, here’s the list of seven things that I love; then nominate 7 other blogs to receive it.

I love lots of favorite things, but I'll try and keep myself to seven.

1. Books!
2. My family and friends
3. My computer - how did we ever live without one before?
4. Spinach Dip - YUM!!
5. My mailbox - he he he
6. My Eeyore Coffee Mug
   
7. Foot massages from my hubby - One of MY TOP Faves!!

And now to nominate 7 other blogs - all deserving!

1. Wrighty's Reads
2. Maymay's Memos
3. Falling Off The Shelf
4. The Compulsive Reader
5. Rebecca's Book Blog
6. LiyanaLand!
7. Luxury Reading

The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand

The Castaways is the name of their group; four Nantucket couples who are great friends.

Greg and Tess MacAvoy are the envy of the three other couples. They both are teachers, have two beautiful children, and are deeply in love. That love is put to the test when one of Greg's high school students slaps him with a sexual harassment suit. Greg denies touching the young, beautiful teenager, but Tess finds it hard to trust him again.

Jefferey and Delilah own a farm. Delilah gourmet cooks, spends a few evenings a week hostessing at a local bar, and comes home trashed a few times a week. Jefferey used to date Andrea back in the day, but that romance fizzled out when Jefferey chose farming over her. Delilah has always been a little bit in love with Greg MacAvoy, but no one knows.

Andrea and Ed's children are finally old enough to branch out from the nest, leaving them to spend more time together. Ed is the local police chief, and Andrea spends her days swimming and reading. Andrea is Tess's best friend, confidente, sister and mother all rolled into one, but in reality they are first cousins.

Addison and Phoebe are the wealthiest couple in their group. Addison works in real estate, and spends many of his commissions on high class living for their group when they vacation. He worries constantly about his wife, who has pop pilled to get her through the day ever since her twin died in 911. But Addison has found love in the least likely place, and he isn't worrying so much about Phoebe anymore.

When Greg and Tess decide to go on a sailing trip on their anniversary, the other couples are happy for them. But the outing ends in tragedy with Greg and Tess dead, and the remainder of the group is devastated. When the tox screen shows Tess was using and a hunk of her hair is pulled out, they speculate. What happened out on that boat?

The Castaways is an engaging read that draws you into the lives of the four couples. What happened in the past and how it reflects on the present, their triumphs and tragedies, and how friendship can be closely knit like an afghan or snapped in an instant like a thin string. A perfect beach read this summer!

Chosen to Die by Lisa Jackson

CHOSEN TO DIE picks up where Jackson's previous novel, LEFT TO DIE, left off. The Star Crossed Killer case is still open, and this time he has Detective Regan Pescoli.

Set in the cold mountains of Montana, the Star Crossed Killer is still at large, and the police aren't getting any new clues. The killer shoots out the tire of an unsuspecting lone woman as she drives the treacherous canyon roads. Thinking they are being rescued, the women willingly go with their savior, not knowing that he is their worst nightmare. He tends their wounds and helps them heal. When they completely trust him, he strips and lashes them to a tree in the cold mountain air to freeze to death. The notes he leaves the police at each crime scene are cryptic, and almost impossible to solve.

Regan Pescoli has worked the Star Crossed Killer case for months, so she is simply stunned when she feels her tire shot out one icy evening. Gritting her teeth against the pain as her jeep tumbles down an embankment, she vows that he won't take her without a fight. But Regan isn't prepared for a dart to her shoulder, and later wakes up naked in a cold room handcuffed to a cot. Even injured, Regan is determined to escape at all costs and nail the killer for his crimes.

Nick Santana is Regan's sometime lover. They met one evening at a bar, and to date have spent many evenings at a local hotel. Nick and Regan didn't want a relationship, just a bit of fun. However, when Regan is determined missing, Nick is the first one shocked at his own behavior. He loves her and he isn't prepared for it. Now he is determined to find and save the woman he loves at all costs. The police department express to him to stay out of their investigation, but he won't stop until Regan is safe in his arms.

CHOSEN TO DIE is a dark, spiraling ride into the mind of a psychotic killer. Non-stop action and a twisting, cold plot explodes into a brilliant climax that had me wanting more. Jackson does another magnificent job!