Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Chasing Harry Winston


I just got finished with this fun read by Lauren Weisberger! Many of you encouraged me to read this book, and it did not disappoint. Although, I have to say that it was a little slow in the beginning, it quickly became hard to put down. There were twists and turns at every point. Some you could see coming, while others you could not. Overall, it was the uplifting tale of three girls struggle with men and life. Whether you are single or in a relationship, you will be able to appreciate this story.

Here is a little preview...

Emmy is newly single, and not by choice. She was this close to the ring and the baby she's wanted her whole life when her boyfriend left her for his twenty-three-year-old personal trainer -- whose fees are paid by Emmy. With her plans for the perfect white wedding in the trash, Emmy is now ordering takeout for one. Her friends insist an around-the-world sex-fueled adventure will solve all her problems -- could they be right?

Leigh, a young star in the publishing business, is within striking distance of landing her dream job as senior editor and marrying her dream guy. And to top it all off, she has just purchased her dream apartment. Only when Leigh begins to edit the enfant terrible of the literary world, the brilliant and brooding Jesse Chapman, does she start to notice some cracks in her perfect life...

Adriana is the drop-dead-gorgeous daughter of a famous supermodel. She possesses the kind of feminine wiles made only in Brazil, and she never hesitates to use them. But she's about to turn thirty and -- as her mother keeps reminding her -- she won't have her pick of the men forever. Everyone knows beauty is ephemeral and there's always someone younger and prettier right around the corner. Suddenly she's wondering...does Mother know best?

These three very different girls have been best friends for a decade in the greatest city on earth. As they near thirty, they're looking toward their future...but despite all they've earned -- first-class travel, career promotions, invites to all the right parties, and luxuries small and large -- they're not quite sure they like what they see...

One Saturday night at the Waverly Inn, Adriana and Emmy make a pact: within a single year, each will drastically change her life. Leigh watches from the sidelines, not making any promises, but she'll soon discover she has the most to lose. Their friendship is forever, but everything else is on the table. Three best friends. Two resolutions. One year to pull it off.

13 comments:

DietCokeStraightUp said...

That book was so cute!! It was a quick, fun read!!! I really liked it!

Meggers said...

Such a cute book! I read it in a weekend. Definately a quick, fun read.

PreppyGirl said...

I'll definitely have to read it! Thanks for the recommendation!

Gracie Beth said...

I think I will have to check it out, and yes I am very much looking forward to being able to walk to class without my hands burning and tears being pulled out of my eyes! I am fuming that Knox county got out of school and we didn't! I have however gotten good use out of my uggs!

Lis said...

I just finished this too!! I agree, it started slow for me too - and then I was so into it.

I love great girly books!!

Ashley Turner said...

I'm totally not reading your post cause I have this book and I've not read it yet - don't want to get any previews yet - I'm totaly looking forward to it!

Seaside Prep said...

i want to read this!! what a nice review! thanks!

Polos & Pearls said...

I have been looking at this one for a while... unfortunately I just placed a huge amazon order for book club so it will have to wait until summer (the the San Fran plane ride!) Thanks for the review!!

Posh Peach said...

Thanks for the review!! I've been dying to read this book and need get a copy soon.

SouthernBelleJM said...

I saw this book and wasn't so sure about purchasing it. I think this will be a great beach read when LC and I go to Florida. Thanks for the review LP:) Oh and if you like the Andrey engineered print Oh Jackie it's on sale at oceanpalm.net for 78.40 including shipping. I purchased it yesterday:)

Seaside Prep said...

tagged and awarded you, lady! :)

emily mccarthy { designer } said...

I'm so glad that you liked it! I was going to buy it one day and someone discouraged me! what did they know! I'm going to read that next! Have you read Emily Giffin's books? Check out my blog about her if you haven't - a MUST READ!

Sweet, Sassy, Southern and Classy said...

I left you something on my blog :)