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Under the Duvet - Marian Keyes |
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12/12/02 (88 review reads) |
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Advantages: Lots of short stories to dip into, The royalties go to charity
Disadvantages: It finishes!
What a rare find!
Marian Keyes has written a number of successful novels including, Last Chance Saloon and Sushi for Beginners. This book is a compilation of magazine and newspaper pieces that Marian has written over her career to date. Some were previously unpublished, others featured in publications such as The Sunday Times and Irish Tattler.
The pieces have been arranged into 7 categories:
1) Oh, the Glamour – what is it like being an author? Tales of book launches and research.
2) Mind, Body, Spirit …. and shoes – A hilarious insight into the world of shoe fanatics and the eternal hope for the body beautiful!
3) Friends and Family – Relationships, weddings and in-laws – these tales make your life seem normal! If you buy this book for just one thing, it should be the article Push about what happens when your friends start having babies. Very, very funny and sooo true!
4) All Grown Up – A must for everyone who has even wondered when they were going to feel a ‘proper grownup’ rather than someone playing dress up!
5) Twelve Months – Memories from childhood.
6) Both Sides of the Irish Sea – How is different is life in Dublin compared to London?
7) That’s Me Away! – Holiday’s aren’t always relaxing!
In Marian’s own words ‘I like the idea that this is something you can dip in and out of, that you can let the book fall open on a random page and just start reading.’ This book is perfect for someone who doesn’t always have the time to read a whole novel, or who likes to read on the go. Each piece only takes about 5 minutes to read which is perfect for on the bus or tube or before you roll over to tan the other side!
The very best part is that Marian has donated the royalties from this book to the Simon Community an Irish charity that works with homeless people. More details about what th
e charity does can be found at the back of the book.
Enjoy!
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aefra - 12.12.02 It sounds different, but a little too light for me. :-) |
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