BOOK REVIEW FOR BLUE MONDAY

Thank you Sally for hosting blue Monday so faithfully.  I always wonder if I can possibly find another blue thing to post but so far so good.  I enjoy this event so much.  Please visit Sally's blog for lots more blue at, Smiling Sally.

 

SALLY, HAVE YOU READ THIS BOOK?

I reccomend it for a bit of purely fun reading.

 

 

I read this book and loved it.  Mary Kay Andrews writes hunorous stories that appeal to me.  If you like to get a good chuckle, read anything written by Mary Kay Andrews.

This review is not mine but I think it sums up the book very well.

Wezzie Foley was born and raised to be a lady in Savannah, GA but right now she’s muttering a few curse words as she tries to finish the Christmas decorations for her antiques store. She’s determined to beat the trendy shop across the square owned by the gay couple but when she’s finished glue-gunning the Williamsburg-esque fruit and foliage, it just doesn’t do it. Inspiration stikes in the form of a blue Christmas tree pin and some old Elvis records. With her first place win Weezie is definitely in the holiday mood. Too bad her long term beau tends to get depressed over old family heartaches this time of year. She hopes a bottle of fine wine bought at an auction with her best friend Bebe plus an old timey family Christmas dinner will get him in the mood to pop the question but when the dust settles and the blood is mopped up it takes someone from Daniel’s Christmas past and Weezie’s Christmas present to set them on a course for their Christmas future.

I thoroughly enjoyed this gently funny, very Southern, lighthearted story. It packs enough poignant moments to ground it but manages to keep from being too sappy. I have to admit that even though I admire Weezie’s open hearted treatment of a certain character, I thought she was a bit nuts to leave her truck unlocked in the historic district. And I had to laugh that the first thing she checks is the family silver when she thinks her house has been broken into. Very Southern. I’ll have to check out all the other books you’ve got set in Savannah and see what else Weezie and her friends will get up to. B for “Blue Christmas.” Oh, and I almost forgot — Wezzie’s present wrapping? — I have a friend who does the same thing. All the gifts I get from her are little works of art. I almost hate to open the suckers and ruin the wrapping except that I know she’ll have given me the perfect gift.

Review by: Jayne

Happy Blue Monday,

Love,

JEANNE

Comments

[Beverly]

Happy Blue Monday, Jeanne.

I have read this book, and it was a fun read. I've read all of the books by Mary Kay Andrews. And, guess what! She has a blog. http://marykayandrews.com/blog/

[Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers]

I enjoyed this book too. I read the first book about Wezzie called Savannah Blues. It was good too!

[Sally]

Nope, I haven't read it, but it sounds like something I'd enjoy. (That's an excellent review/peek!) Thanks for sharing your blues.

Happy Blue Monday, Jeanne.

[Ann]

Thanks for the suggestion. Love the name Wezzie. I have a suggestion today but for a movie. Happy Blue Monday.

[Leah H.]

Must be a very interesting book. Thank's for sharing:)

Visiting for Blue Monday! Here's my share-hope you can stop by:)

http://www.mommys4seasonsjourney.com/2012/01/mango-juice-and-strawberry-banana-smoothies.html

[dixie rhoades]

OOOO,,,can't wait to get my hands on this book. Sounds delightful..thanks for sharing.

[Elaine]

This sounds like a book I would enjoy reading..Will have to put it on my list.

[Sarah ~ Magnolia Surprise]

Sounds like fun -- I'm adding it to my list! (Popping in from Blue Monday)

[Jenn]

An interesting cover and title, Blue Christmas. Good for Blue Mondays! I ask, 'what blood'(is mopped up)? Is that part of the story?
I just finished (yesterday) The Wednesday Letters (Jason F. Wright). A great and easy read of family and faith - was surprised about the faith part. Pleasantly surprised. I could open it to the first page and read it again and again. Few books do that for me! :) Jenn

[Ms. Burrito]

Sounds like a very good book to read!

[RobinfromCA]

Thanks for the review and suggestion!
Happy Blue Monday!
Robin

[racheld]

It's always lovely to see you drop in at Lawn Tea, and hope you took my ravings with a shaker of salt---you know I always hate to be mean, but that's an institution to be taken seriously. I DID get going, didn't I?

Hope all is well and warm with you up there in the mountains---we're still damp and very cold, but not cold enough to solidify the MUD.

love an,

rachel

[Jenn]

Just read your comment over on my post. Funny how we forget odds and ends in a story huh? Like mopping up the blood? Maybe it was just an expression from the apparent turmoil the characters experienced?
I posted about The Wednesday Letters today and, the author stopped by. Okay, it might be the author and it might be the publisher or staff or someone. But, the author stopped by - just a brief note. But it tickled me. Stop by and see it 1/17's post and comments. :) I'm thrilled. :) (Oh, I'm posting the link in my info for my comment.)

[A woman's Note]

Honestly, I am not fond of reading a book especially if it is a thick book. But I love to listen a story book. lol. Happy BM.

[Pat]

This sounds like a very enjoyable book to read, Jeanne. Thanks for the recommendation.

[wendy]

I have not read this book, nor am I familiar with the author.
Man....I have like 100's of books I need to read and don't seem to be allowing myself enough alotted time during the day to read.
I am lazy and spend too much time watching movies with hubby............as it is FREEZING here and we are basically "holed up" in the house."
I am sick and tired of it. Seriously.....32F BELOW ZERO

anyway, I'll have to "add her to my list" I guess.
Hugs to you my sista...........