Joanie’s Comments (group member since Apr 19, 2008)

Joanie’s comments from the Totally Trashy group.

I have to renew mine-haven't read any so far.

I recorded it but haven't watched it. Maybe you and the new little man can come over for a screening!

My niece actually put this on my facebook page awhile back-I should have posted it here, I'm slacking!!! I am totally excited actually. I'm going to see "Once" on 1/18-I'll have to make sure I set the DVR!

I want to read something trashy!!!! I agree, that a lot of the people in Executioner's Song are trashy though-yikes!

Ha! It's crazy!

You'll have to let us know how it is! I'm fascinated by the fact she had twins at 51-that's crazy! I used to watch that HBO show Carnivale and she was still kind of a sex symbol in that. The woman's got staying power!

I was having a hard time getting going with this one but this weekend I was able to sit and read for a while and flew through it. You're right Lynn, nothing of substance but it was definitely entertaining. This would be the perfect book for the beach or a plane trip-it's totally mindless but not boring and you can read it really quickly.

I know you said the character of Don was supposed to be based on Craig Ferguson, was Mary Ellen supposed to be Jennifer Aniston? I figured with the whole "girl next door dumped by her famous husband for his beautiful co-star" it must be her.

I returned my copy to the library Jessica so it should be available!
;-)

Okay, I started. And I noticed that I'm the only one who has fessed up to reading this one! I'm awaiting your review Lynn!

Ha! I have it sitting at home along with 5 other books from the library. Hopefully I can get to it soon!

Okay folks, let's see if this one is more entertaining than FoF!

Okay, I got Married Lovers from the library last night (sorry Jessica-I think Weymouth only had one copy!) Of course I'm in the middle of 4 other books but I figure I'll be ready whenever we decide to start (maybe July 1st?)

Ha! That's really where this book belongs-ugh!

I know I already posted this in my review but figured I'd make it official here for all posterity.

I finished the book (finally) but didn't enjoy it at all. It was totally boring and pathetic and pure torture. I guess I can see how it could have been seen as shocking for it's time but in present day it's just pathetic and annoying and not the least bit sexy.

The main character spends most of the book wondering "who am I if I don't have a man? What does my life mean?" How that was supposed to be the example of a liberated woman is beyond me. She goes from bad relationship to bad relationship, never able to be without a man. It was like really bad chick lit without any likable characters or redeeming qualities. Ugh

Okay-enough on that!

I'm up for reading Married Lovers I don't think I've ever read a Jackie Collins book but I have no doubt that her stuff is trashy enough for us! I'll start a new thread an invite people.

That's what I did all last week. Over the weekend I decided to buckle down and try to plow through it so I can reward myself with something I'd rather read. I'm afraid that we've totally defeated the purpose of this group with this book!

I'm making a little headway-I'm about 120 pages in. Can't say I love it but there are some things that are amusing.

I was all excited that the library had a downloadable audio version but it's checked out. I put it on hold but who knows when I'll get it.

We'll have to pick something more exciting for the next time.

I'm having a hard time too Lynn. You'd think something so trashy would be a little more engaging! My friend said she read it several times when she was younger and although it's dated she said it was entertaining. This might be a time I need to get the audio too so I can get myself into it faster. Right now I've only made it through about 12 pages. Not good!

I actually have a quilted book cover my mother made me if you'd like to borrow it! I agree-I think those covers hide all kinds of bodice ripping smut!

On a random side note a woman at work (someone brand new) was reading in the staff lounge and I asked her about the book and she said it was a collection of erotica written by Black authors. Not quite what I picture myself reading during lunch at work but if I did I can't imagine I'd tell someone I barely know what it really was. Weird.

Ha! Although I'm sure it's not the raciest thing on the train these days!

Okay, it's June 1st-let the trashy discussion begin! I bought this book a few years ago at a library book sale knowing it was one of the 1001 Books to Read Before You Die.

Has anyone started?

Great! I sent out an invite-we'll see if anyone joins us. I need more trashy in my life!