Bag Books: I Don't Know How She Does It

I Don't Know How She Does It by Allison Pearson

I admit that I only read this book because I want to see the movie, and that I only want to see the movie because Sarah Jessica Parker is in it.

First thing, I own the movie poster cover, not the one seen above, I just like that cover more, and you can see mementos from the story on this cover.

So, we follow the escapades of Kate Reddy, married, 2 children and a full time job, who is barely in her London home. We see her juggle all of the above whilst feeling a lot of guilt.

I really enjoyed this story and I got a lot of happiness from reading it, I laughed and I almost cried, I even rolled my eyes along with Kate on the odd occasion.

I wholly recommend you pick up this book the next time you see it, you wont regret it as it's simple reading. I don't mean simple in a bad way either, I mean it's a good book that you can read a chapter on your break but you won't have to remember a complex plot.

Peace, love and all that jazz. xo

Test Subject: Barry M Liquid Liner

Hello all! This is the first Test Subject of 2012! This is having a slightly different format to last year.

First up we have a liquid liner from Barry M in the shade Black.

I don't know about you, but I'm funny when it comes to liquid eyeliners, I really don't like the little thin brushes, so you can imagine how happy I was when I unscrewed the lid to find the applicator I like.

I only picked this up in the first place because;

1. It was part of an offer.
2. I love and trust the Barry M Intense Eyeliner Pens

It applies really well, and the graduating lid makes it comfortable in the hand whilst applying. The liner itself feels comfortable on the eyelid and wears well.

I fully recommend this eyeliner to people.

It also comes in a range of colours, such as;

Turquoise
Coffee Shimmer
Electric Blue
Mermaid Green
Purple
Pink

I think the green looks like a beautiful shade which I may have to purchase.

These eyeliners cost around £4.79, depending on where you purchase them from.

Next time I'll be reviewing Maybelline's Colossal Cat Eyes Mascara.

Bag Books: The Zombie Survival Guide

Happy New Year! I thought we'd kick it off in style....and protected, always protected.


The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks

I do not, for the life of me, know why it has taken me this long to showcase this book. I've adored it since I was 18 years old and have thumbed through it many a time.

Now you may snigger because of the fact it's called 'The Zombie Survival Guide', but I continue to believe that an outbreak that causes a zombie like illness is possible, though you can always just read it for laughs.

Though this seems a little out there, out there? You just said zombies could happen! It is my belief that should there be a terrorist attack of some sort then this book is also quite handy. Hey, it's always good to be prepared.

There's some great historical, and that term can be applied loosely, stories in the last section that can also make you stop and think....and laugh. It's always good to laugh.

Whether you take this book seriously or not, it's a great read either way. There's so much imagination to it which just makes it so wonderful.

Peace, love and all that jazz. xo

Bag Books: Santa's Twin

Santa's Twin by Dean Koontz

I told you I had a fun Christmassy book this week for you! I was torn between this and some others I own, but this is a so brilliant I could not help but share!

This is what happens when Santa has a brother (not named Fred) a twin actually, and this is a bad twin, he likes nothing good. He takes over Santa's role on Christmas eve and brings naught but misery wrapped in bright paper to all the little children. And when I say misery I mean cat poop.

I was young when I first read this, and I could really appreciate the story but also the hidden snowman on every page. As I've grown up I still can't find all of the bloody things! But I also appreciate the story alot more, and the wonderful rhymes.

Yes, this is a very long poem, but that's most of the joy of reading this.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Peace, love and all that jazz. xo

Merry Christmas!

I'm sorry I didn't do a Carrie Files last week, but as it's the festive period and I was ill last week, I haven't gotten around to blogging.

I'm also in work a few more times this week so I'm not sure if I'll get around to doing any posts.

Though I have list of things that will become posts.

If I don't then I'd like to wish you all;

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Lots of Love

Lozzy

xo

Patterns in the owl are from this blog.

Bag Books: Summer & the City

Summer & the City by Candace Bushnell

So ends our Trilogy! Unless, of course, Bushnell writes another prequel, then we shall have a glorious Quadrilogy!

This novel is set after The Carrie Diaries during Carrie's first summer in New York, with a firm favourite Samantha Jones.

It's worth noting that the Carrie in the prequels is more like the Carrie in the series than the Carrie in the original novel. I wonder how many times I can say 'Carrie' in this review? So far: 6.

As you live through Carrie's first New York summer, you also explore Samantha's past which was only mentioned in the series. Remember her fiance? Well that's the relationship she's in for the duration of this book.

We also spend alot of time with a very femininist Miranda Hobbs, who was as argumentative and clever as she was in the series. Good ol' Miranda!

The story line has Carrie come to realise her love for the city, has conflicts with her old and new friends, and has Carrie start to experiment with clothing. Scrubs, really Carrie?

There's also Carrie's first love, which is nice to read about. Then there's the school part and the relationships she develops there.

Towards the end of the book you have another loved character introduced, as Carrie meets them on a train heading to New York.

If you love the show and have liked the other books then this is certainly for you!

Final Carrie Count: 12

I shall have a nice Christmassy book up next week for you to enjoy!

Peace, love and all that jazz. xo

Bag Books: The Carrie Diaries

The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell

As I reviewed Sex and the City last week, I thought I'd move onto the prequels.

I guess it's not difficult to see where I got the inspiration for the title: 'The Carrie Files' now is it?

Of course I had this on the day it came out! I walked all around Wolverhampton in my boots (sadly not Manolos) until I found it. Then I started reading it on the bus home.

It was really interesting to read about Carrie's family, as you never see them in the TV show, and they're not really mentioned as I recall. So getting to know a loved character a bit better is always a big plus.

I found her escapades in school to be interesting, and funnily enough I could relate to her in some parts.

Without spoiling it, people who are lovers of the series will love the very ending of the book, as a very familiar (and loved) character answers the phone.

I read this in about a day because I loved it, and it isn't a difficult read either, so it's nice to pick up at each chapter.

So, I guess it's only fitting that I review Summer & the City next week.

Peace, love and all that jazz. xo