a good collection of stuff but I like a more filled out story ( )

was the hardest book of hers to get into. and i consider myslef a fan. ( )

A nice balance of non fiction articles, some previously unpublished but all new to me as I don't read Marie Claire or the other publications that MK writes for and short stories. I especially liked those re: the foundations she worked with ie to Russia With Love and Concern. I also liked that she didn't feel the need to make everything appear perfect, showed the downsides of a 'famous' life without sounding as if she was whinging too much.

Going to bring tthis to mini meet up on Wednesday. Not sure whether jawin or cackles read chick lit but I am hoping that the book can eventually make its way to wombles who I think will like it and putting it back in Brisbane BC circulation is a good way of doing that. ( )

Marilyn Keyes collects her musings on her own life again as well as some sweet short stories. This makes a nice book to keep when you only have time for a quick spot of reading- many are article length 3 or 4 pages. Keyes has a very humorous and engaging way of speaking about her own life that followers of her fiction will recognize. She manages to tell her own tales of life in a way that makes reality as entertaining as fiction. ( )

I really enjoy Marian Keyes - she never fails to make me laugh. This book of short stories & essays was great as I could have just small doses of funny when I needed it. I can't wait for my next Keyes read. ( )