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Remember Newvember
The dare should have been simple, but it turns into a life-altering journey. This inspiring book is deep investigative thinking, disguised as chic lit.
In just one month, Willow transforms from routine-oriented postal worker to try-anything-once adventurer. “I dare you to spice up your life,” her best friend urges – so Willow complies, not realizing the ripple effect subtle changes create.
A simple weblog listing her new activities quickly turns into an introspective exploration of who she is, where she’s going and the route she’s going to take. All her life, Willow has ambled without purpose, never straying from her chosen path. The moment Willow decides to take the stairs in her apartment building where she runs into Sawyer, the dreamy-man-voice, something in her psyche shifts. She is propelled into the adventure that is her own life with twists and turns that could only come from losing her inhibitions and making risky decisions.
Each new event becomes a catalyst in the development of Willow’s relationships with her friends, co-workers, siblings and love interests. Forced to look beyond what is presented on the surface, she discovers the truth of what lurks below, including an unpleasant display of her own chaotic emotions. By the end of her month of new discoveries, Willow loses her indecisiveness, her inhibitions and most importantly gains self-confidence and self-respect.
In just one month, Willow transforms from routine-oriented postal worker to try-anything-once adventurer. “I dare you to spice up your life,” her best friend urges – so Willow complies, not realizing the ripple effect subtle changes create.
A simple weblog listing her new activities quickly turns into an introspective exploration of who she is, where she’s going and the route she’s going to take. All her life, Willow has ambled without purpose, never straying from her chosen path. The moment Willow decides to take the stairs in her apartment building where she runs into Sawyer, the dreamy-man-voice, something in her psyche shifts. She is propelled into the adventure that is her own life with twists and turns that could only come from losing her inhibitions and making risky decisions.
Each new event becomes a catalyst in the development of Willow’s relationships with her friends, co-workers, siblings and love interests. Forced to look beyond what is presented on the surface, she discovers the truth of what lurks below, including an unpleasant display of her own chaotic emotions. By the end of her month of new discoveries, Willow loses her indecisiveness, her inhibitions and most importantly gains self-confidence and self-respect.
- GenresChick Lit
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2011
About the author
J.M. Bogart
10 books60 followersReader, writer, editor, explorer, dreamer... Jennifer Bogart is having a love affair with words.
Author of three women's fiction novels (Newvember, Reflections, and Money, Masks & Madness), two romantic short stories (Under the Stars and Seven Seconds), one serialized novel (Sunny with a Twist of Olive), and "The Liminal Series", a YA fantasy (Liminal Lights & Shadow Shifts published by Morning Rain Publishing), she can't stop writing any more than she can stop breathing. You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and her blog.
Other Books (Women’s Fiction):
Money, Masks & Madness (2013): http://www.amazon.com/Money-Masks-Mad...
Reflections (2012): http://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Jen...
Newvember (2011): https://www.amazon.com//dp/B017939DVC/
Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferBoga...
Twitter: @JenniferBogart https://twitter.com/JenniferBogart
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Jennifer...
Blog: http://www.jenniferbogart.com/
Publisher Website (Morning Rain Publishing): http://morningrainpublishing.com/proj...
Author of three women's fiction novels (Newvember, Reflections, and Money, Masks & Madness), two romantic short stories (Under the Stars and Seven Seconds), one serialized novel (Sunny with a Twist of Olive), and "The Liminal Series", a YA fantasy (Liminal Lights & Shadow Shifts published by Morning Rain Publishing), she can't stop writing any more than she can stop breathing. You can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and her blog.
Other Books (Women’s Fiction):
Money, Masks & Madness (2013): http://www.amazon.com/Money-Masks-Mad...
Reflections (2012): http://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Jen...
Newvember (2011): https://www.amazon.com//dp/B017939DVC/
Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferBoga...
Twitter: @JenniferBogart https://twitter.com/JenniferBogart
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Jennifer...
Blog: http://www.jenniferbogart.com/
Publisher Website (Morning Rain Publishing): http://morningrainpublishing.com/proj...
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September 6, 2013
What happens when Willow decides to try 30 new things in only 30 days? Can deciding to try eggplant or take the stairs instead of the elevator really change her life? Willow is type of woman who likes routine. She doesn't try anything new and never deviates from her daily rituals. When her friend, Angela, challenges to try something new every day in the month leading up to her 30th birthday, Willow reluctantly agrees. Little does she know Newvember will be much easier than she thought, but more life-changing than she ever imagined.
I picked up this book for a bit of light reading. From the back-of-the-book text, I thought I could figure out what would happen--a little romance, a little upheaval, a little humor. Right? Wrong! This book completely took me by surprise. Yes, there was romance, upheaval, and humor, but there's also an incredible amount of wisdom within the pages. Willow learns so much about herself. She learns that trying new things can get you out of a rut, but it isn't an instant fix for your life. I really wish I could list all the amazing things Willow learns in this book, but I don't want to spoil the ending. There's no quick fix, no miracle in 30 days, no recipe to fix your life--there's something better. A realistic, empowering, inspiring story wrapped up in a fun package. I feel so grateful to have read this book and would recommend it to absolutely anyone.
I picked up this book for a bit of light reading. From the back-of-the-book text, I thought I could figure out what would happen--a little romance, a little upheaval, a little humor. Right? Wrong! This book completely took me by surprise. Yes, there was romance, upheaval, and humor, but there's also an incredible amount of wisdom within the pages. Willow learns so much about herself. She learns that trying new things can get you out of a rut, but it isn't an instant fix for your life. I really wish I could list all the amazing things Willow learns in this book, but I don't want to spoil the ending. There's no quick fix, no miracle in 30 days, no recipe to fix your life--there's something better. A realistic, empowering, inspiring story wrapped up in a fun package. I feel so grateful to have read this book and would recommend it to absolutely anyone.
September 17, 2011
Joining online writing communities really does open up genres that I would never usually consider. This is a book my wife might read, but I would never have considered it in the past.
But I am really glad I did. I liked Willow, and could relate to her reliance on the comfort of routine - I'm a creature of habit. I think now I may need to try something new, not on a daily basis, but every now and then.
I won't comment on Sawyer, as I don't want to give any spoilers, but in situations like this, I don't fall on the side of the stereotypical male perspective.
The bird, on the other hand, I could strangle...
But I am really glad I did. I liked Willow, and could relate to her reliance on the comfort of routine - I'm a creature of habit. I think now I may need to try something new, not on a daily basis, but every now and then.
I won't comment on Sawyer, as I don't want to give any spoilers, but in situations like this, I don't fall on the side of the stereotypical male perspective.
The bird, on the other hand, I could strangle...
September 1, 2011
Congratulations on a fantastic book Jennifer!!!! I have been a magazine junkie for a number of years. My busy life never gives me enough time to sit and read a book...it has been MANY years. This week-end I finally decided it was time. I started reading Saturday morning, with total thoughts of thinking I would be writting this review months from now, and was totally surprised I couldn't put it down until it was done, Saturday night! I would highly recommend it to anyone. You had me totally hooked and fell in love with all the characters. Great job Girlfriend! When is the next one coming???
September 9, 2011
Willow's journey leads her to places she never knew she would discover. The concept of the challenge and the chain of events which follow are an experience of self-discovery. Jennifer Bogart brings her characters to life, allowing a detailed view into their lives, strengths, and weaknesses. I especially enjoyed Carl and the bird.
June 17, 2011
A great chick lit book! Would make a good summer read. Highly recommended.
June 13, 2013
Cute read! Read this in a few days while traveling by vehicle for our annual family trip from Texas to Alabama and Georgia.
Cute contemporary read :-)
Cute contemporary read :-)
March 8, 2015
I don't usually read chick lit. I picked this one up on a free day, because I found the title intriguing. The concept is very cute - the MC'S best friend dares her to try something new each day for one month, to shake her out of her boring routine, with quite surprising, often hilarious results. The ending was pleased me greatly - not you happily ever after ending, but a realistic one.
The flowing, comfortably writing gets disrupted a bit by the occasional repetition - e.g. how unusually warm the weather is for the season, or the lessons the MC takes out of trying to be more open-minded - and another proofreading regarding typos or commas would be nice.
The MC is highly relatable. All in all, a fine, not overly challenging read.
The flowing, comfortably writing gets disrupted a bit by the occasional repetition - e.g. how unusually warm the weather is for the season, or the lessons the MC takes out of trying to be more open-minded - and another proofreading regarding typos or commas would be nice.
The MC is highly relatable. All in all, a fine, not overly challenging read.
November 9, 2014
I loved this book! Funny, heartwarming, and even heartbreaking at times, Remember Newvember takes us through Willow’s adventures as she tries a new challenge every day during the month of November in effort to come out of her safe, but boring and predictable life. I don’t know if it’s meant to be, but I found this book to be inspirational while having a great time reading it. I highly recommend it.
November 11, 2012
Really enjoyed this story. Very inspiring. Thanks!
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