By Jennie Subtitled "An Overly Honest Story About Friendship, Death and Mix Tapes", this book is a memoir of Housley's childhood best friend, Shelly, who died at 25 of pre-eclampsia, and of Housley's efforts (along with her older sister Courtnee) to memorialize Shelly by performing 52 resolutions, one each week, for a year. Shelly and Bree grow up in tiny Walcott, Iowa, a … [Read more...]
True LOVE Story Review
A review of True LOVE Story by Willow Aster By Jen It's killing me to not give away the details because I want to tell you everything about this amazing novel. From beginning to end, it captivated me. I found myself having to take huge deep breaths because the angst was just so intense at certain points. Willow knows how to punch her reader in the face. I mean that in … [Read more...]
Running With Stilettos: An Interview with Author Mary T Wagner
Some people are born to write. Their words magically flow off the screen or page and you instantly feel like you are sitting across the table from a dear friend at Starbucks as they tell you about their latest adventure. Mary T. Wagner is one of those writers. Her resume is impressive. She is a mother of 4, former journalist turned prosecuting attorney, blogger and author of 3 … [Read more...]
The Cocktail Waitress by James M. Cain
Review by Jodie Hook Imperfect Women was contacted by the publisher and asked to read and write a review of the newly released novel, The Cocktail Waitress, written by James M Cain. Some of you may recognize his name, he was well known for "Milred Pierce" and "The Postman Always Rings Twice." This work was found well after his passing, and using multiple versions of … [Read more...]
October Book Club Review – “On The Island”
October Book Club Review - "On The Island" By: Tracey Garvis Graves By Jodie Hook I have to be honest with this review; I put off reading the recommended book after reading the description. The idea of an older woman stranded on a beach with a much younger, attractive student, made me think I knew exactly how the book would go. Secret glances, burning desires, hot steamy … [Read more...]
Book Review – “The Help”
By Jodie Hook Jodie Hook reviews "The Help," written by Kathryn Stockett The book selection for September was the heaviest subject matter so far I felt. The Help, written by Kathryn Stockett, delves into a very sensitive subject, while managing to keep the book mostly lighthearted. The book follows the lives of three different women, two are older women, both … [Read more...]
Jodie Hook’s Review of “Gone Girl”
A review and discussion of of "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn. By Jodie Hook Typically when you read a novel, you can decide how you feel about a character early on. In "Gone Girl", there doesn’t seem to be anyone worth liking much, but yet, at least for myself, I still was able to connect with the characters. "Gone Girl" is not a crime novel, although it is completely … [Read more...]
Searching for a Gripping Summer Read?
Written by Anya Are you looking for something dark and different to add to your summer reading list? If so, you might want to check out “Searching for Blue Mercury.” … [Read more...]
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