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By maria, on August 28th, 2010
 Before that date tonight, you might want to head over to the bookstore and read up on who you could be meeting: a Dangerous Man. Sandra Brown, M.A., will tell you all about him in How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved .
Although we are a married bunch here at Girlfriendbooks, we still clearly remember our single days. Luckily, we managed, without this book, to marry non “dangerous” men; although now that we reflect, we are quite certain a few of these “dangerous” men crossed our paths. (It definitely explains one heartbreak in college.)
To our single girlfriends, do yourself a favor, and read this book. This is not your average… . . . → Read More: attn: single women
By maria, on August 15th, 2010
 Based upon Availability: A Novel by Alix Strauss and it was a surprise page-turner. Believe it or not, we don’t really LOVE to read like some people do. We are not the types who will finish reading something no matter what, even if we are not enjoying it. That was one reason we created Girlfriendbooks – to spare many of you from having half finished books scattered around your house. We love (and recommend) books that keep you turning the pages – and Alix Strauss delivers with Based upon Availability.
Morgan manages The Four Seasons hotel in New York City, and clearly has some major issues – the loss of… . . . → Read More: we just finished reading…
By maria, on August 7th, 2010
 We want to eat everything in this book. Everything. Williams-Sonoma Comfort Food: Warm and Homey, Rich and Hearty should really come with a complimentary bib.
Most of the recipes in the book come complete with pictures, and are very easy to follow. They are also not shy at all about encouraging you to ingest a day’s worth of saturated fat in one sitting, as we noticed in the recipe for Blueberry Pancakes where they encourage you to “slather with butter”. In the spirit of Julia Child (“if you’re afraid of butter, use cream”), we did just that – and those blueberry pancakes were heavenly.
On to an appetizer of sorts, we tried… . . . → Read More: Warning: dieters beware
By maria, on July 31st, 2010
 I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir of Good Food and Bad Boyfriends by Giulia Melucci and although we loved Giulia, and desperately want to be her friend and have her cook for us, we do want to take a few minutes to….shake her.
Giulia is a single PR executive working in NYC who writes and cooks her way through this memoir of her multiple failed romances. Obsessed with cooking for her boyfriends, the book not only delivers a page-turning story of a single New Yorker, but includes her easy to follow recipes as well.
What can we say, love is a difficult thing to find. However, Giulia seemed to want… . . . → Read More: we just finished reading
By maria, on July 10th, 2010
 What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life: Ageless Secrets of Style by Kim Johnson Gross. Aging isn’t for sissies, as they say. And one of the more unfortunate things about aging is that you no longer can get away with some of the things you have worn all your life. Like jean cutoff shorts, for instance. At some point, you have to start dressing your age (of course that does not necessarily mean you need to act your age, which we of course do not do around here.) My mother always wore skirts. I have never seen her once, my entire life, in a pair of pants. … . . . → Read More: we just finished reading
By maria, on June 23rd, 2010
Well, it has been a very busy month for us! We have a new website! While you are here, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with us!
We also have a new look for our daily blog: Girlfriendbuys.com
Whew! All that, AND, we’ve been trying to drop a few pounds this month to fit into that bathing suit. Read about our adventure below.
But first – if you have been waiting to buy a Kindle from Amazon now is the perfect time! They have just reduced the price and it ships for free!
Now on to…..
 This Is Why You’re Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever): Eat More, Cheat More,… . . . → Read More: hey there, girlfriend!
By maria, on June 14th, 2010
 Home Outside: Creating the Landscape You Love by Julie Moir Messery
We know what you are thinking: many of these books are unrealistic. You are not a millionaire, and many of the ideas about making home “outside” are pretty dramatic, and costly. But this book really creates a balance between being able to dream (who can live without hope?) and real landscaping and decorating ideas for every homeowner. If you buy one book to help make your yard beautiful this year – this… . . . → Read More: we know you’ll love this book!
By maria, on June 13th, 2010
new age chicks – explore your spiritual side.
Girl Meets God: On the Path to a Spiritual Life by Lauren Winner
What might you get when you cross a lapsed Southern Baptist mother with a reformed Jewish father – a daughter with a religious identity crisis. Lauren Winner first chooses to become an Orthodox Jew, is then increasingly drawn to Christianity and finally converts. Winner shares with us, in a humorous and entertaining way, her journey to reconcile the differences between Judaism and Christianity and the challenges along the way.
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By maria, on June 13th, 2010
working girls – its a jungle out there!
Women With Attitude by Susan Vinnicombe
This book provides insight into the minds and work ethics of successful women in management. Each woman interviewed was a recipient of the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award and a force to be reckoned with in the boardroom. Find out how they got there.
Women With Attitude
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By maria, on June 13th, 2010
single girls – just wanna have fun.
Getting Over It by Anna Maxted
This is not your typical chick lit. For starters, the subject matter is a bit more diverse as the heroine, Helen, has to deal with the sudden loss of her father, the needs of an over-demanding mother, and a good friend in an abusive relationship. Of course, there’s also her bumpy love life or the story wouldn’t be complete. Written in a hip, bouncy style, this book will be sure to make you laugh at loud.
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