Amazing...Grace

There's Chick Lit and there's Chick Lit. Meaning some are just fluff and not worth reading while others are witty, funny, creative and yet manage to have real substance.

This book, Faking Grace, was definitely the latter. I loved the creativity of quick-witted writer, Tamara Leigh, who used a "Dumb Blonde's Guide To Christianity" book (a take-off on the Dummies book line) as part of the romance storyline. This enabled her to give a lot of information on Christianity, but without the preachiness.

Hilarious fun, an out-of-the-box approach, with lots of "Lucille Ball", zany moments. Leigh effectively delivered the message of finding faith and receiving grace in a non-preachy way while delivering a delightful, hard-to-put down storyline. It "delivers spiritual truths among chuckles" as one reviewer put it.

It was well-written with very realistic characters who were shown as imperfect Christians. Both non-Christians and Christians alike should find this novel enjoyable.

It's Time to be Daring!

I just finished this first book in a new series, Getaway Girls by Laura Jensen Walker, and it was fun reading. Called Daring Chloe, it is centered around a book club and its members who love books. Deciding to add a little adventure to their book club, they decide to pull out an adventure from each book read and do it as a group. Adventures range from rafting to camping out, depending on the book read. Life challenges and successes are also woven into the book and makes for interesting reading.

This would be a great springboard in starting or revamping an existing book club plus it has great life lessons. There are great pointers to get one started.

By the time you have finished reading the book, you will want to become a member yourself of the Paperback/Getaway girl Book Club. I have already requested getting the next book, Turning Paige, when it comes out in March 2009!