tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post5077257699440227747..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Nowhere but Home by Liza PalmerLauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-67669848699787620822013-09-07T21:20:20.107-04:002013-09-07T21:20:20.107-04:00OMG! It's making my heart so happy that so man...OMG! It's making my heart so happy that so many people are reading and loving this book. I couldn't even review it immediately after I finished it earlier this summer - I loved it that much! It's so sweet, funny, endearing, unique, personal... I can't even begin to describe how much I loved it! I really loved that you read it with your mom and sisters and that they really enjoyed it, too. Loved the uniqueness of this review - made me wish I could read this with a book club and have all the discussions :)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-27445190716627819242013-09-04T23:20:41.958-04:002013-09-04T23:20:41.958-04:00This is such a fun way to review! I love your last...This is such a fun way to review! I love your last line. I am planning on buying this book on Friday after Books with Cass really really loved it (and texted me immediately after she finished it).<br /><br />Oh man, I wish I was on that beach!Estellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173717120884471137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-11839193567743253432013-09-03T13:09:19.595-04:002013-09-03T13:09:19.595-04:00I really enjoyed NOWHERE BUT HOME, and finding a b...I really enjoyed NOWHERE BUT HOME, and finding a book that you love and can share with family or friends is the best feeling. I hope you like this one too!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-64224130529216892572013-09-03T13:05:07.812-04:002013-09-03T13:05:07.812-04:00I think you might like this one, Steph. It is fun ...I think you might like this one, Steph. It is fun and light, but also has some great themes and made me think a lot. The prison plot line is especially thought provoking. And even if you don't read a lot of adult books, this is one that will ease you in nicely. I agree, sharing books is the best, isn't it? Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-11059424893368850982013-09-03T13:03:43.693-04:002013-09-03T13:03:43.693-04:00i meant "meat". oops.i meant "meat". oops. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-80513476250022293712013-09-03T13:01:53.308-04:002013-09-03T13:01:53.308-04:00I think this is the perfect book to ease into Wome...I think this is the perfect book to ease into Women's Fiction. It actually has a YA feel in some parts, and is a fun, happy read overall. But there's also some really great themes and meet to the story. Definitely pick it up next time you're at the store, or get it from the library!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-60043621549009116262013-09-03T13:00:29.766-04:002013-09-03T13:00:29.766-04:00I hope you enjoy this one, Lily! It is such a happ...I hope you enjoy this one, Lily! It is such a happy book, but it also has some really interesting plot developments. I got it from the library, so I think yours would probably have it too. Or it should anyway!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-47567228821498979972013-09-03T12:59:08.919-04:002013-09-03T12:59:08.919-04:00Everett DOES redeem himself. I think you will be p...Everett DOES redeem himself. I think you will be pleased with his progress, though I think it takes him some time to wake up to things. And I want to go back to the beach! A whole year to wait is too long. Actually, I live a few miles from the ocean, but renting a house for a week, is different from quick trips. But overall, this book is so much fun and a celebration of food and family. Yum!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-77786362300243664562013-09-03T12:51:40.348-04:002013-09-03T12:51:40.348-04:00Thanks, Heather. I think that you will really love...Thanks, Heather. I think that you will really love this one. I can't wait until you read this too it is very much a feel good story. You can add your own movie tie ins :). Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-44953304043867004712013-09-03T12:50:53.520-04:002013-09-03T12:50:53.520-04:00I hope you enjoy this one! It is definitely a feel...I hope you enjoy this one! It is definitely a feel good story. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-2307597578071507632013-09-03T12:50:32.711-04:002013-09-03T12:50:32.711-04:00That's a really great point, Siiri. Authors ar...That's a really great point, Siiri. Authors are often harder on the girls than the guys. This book really celebrates women and family for sure (though sometimes they can be horrible too - i.e. the MEAN GIRLS reference). I love that you and your mom share books as well. A love of reading is something that I am so thankful that my parents pushed on me. I don't know what I'd do without it. Someday I'll come for a visit and we can eat and discuss books for hours :). Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-6954620248053413712013-09-03T12:46:57.776-04:002013-09-03T12:46:57.776-04:00HAHA. Yes, exactly. You won't believe how much...HAHA. Yes, exactly. You won't believe how much time and energy Queenie takes for her Texas cooking. I was exhausted thinking about it. BUT I wanted to try her food soooo badly. And we had a great time discussing this one. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-62549552256023396522013-09-03T12:45:48.098-04:002013-09-03T12:45:48.098-04:00Yes. The prison plot really set this book a part f...Yes. The prison plot really set this book a part for me. It made me think a lot. I just can't even imagine working in that environment ever, but it is a really life changing experience for Queenie. So surprising. I'm definitely excited to see what else this author's written, and SEEING ME NAKED is at the top of that list. Thanks for encouraging me to read this one. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-19478366110519832182013-09-03T12:43:40.864-04:002013-09-03T12:43:40.864-04:00Thanks, Jen! It was a lot of fun to read. Thanks, Jen! It was a lot of fun to read. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-27986557832251782132013-09-03T12:43:25.970-04:002013-09-03T12:43:25.970-04:00HAHA! I know. The whole circumstances around the f...HAHA! I know. The whole circumstances around the firing scene are pretty hilarious too. The boss's office is crazy. I don't know what kind of books you guys read, but it definitely celebrates family and is an all around fun story. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-46506711876361231022013-08-31T16:26:23.008-04:002013-08-31T16:26:23.008-04:00This sounds like a lot of fun! I like reading the ...This sounds like a lot of fun! I like reading the same books as my sister but having a group and discussion sounds nice! The books sounds entertaining, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-30671695447885887882013-08-31T15:49:31.755-04:002013-08-31T15:49:31.755-04:00I love the idea of your whole family going on vaca...I love the idea of your whole family going on vacation together! I'm close to my sister though, so we always read the same books or read together with my nephew. And even though this isn't the sort of book I usually read, I kind of want to read it now. :)fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-66666422832557178822013-08-30T16:56:44.995-04:002013-08-30T16:56:44.995-04:00It's so weird but this is the first time i'...It's so weird but this is the first time i'm hearing about this book but after reading your awesome fun review i want to read it so bad. I like the movie list you maded (mean girls, shawshank redemption...I LOVE THEM) I think i'll be keeping my eye open for this one at the library. Great (fun) review :)<br />Lily @ LilysbookblogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-11361961191039225042013-08-30T15:34:39.848-04:002013-08-30T15:34:39.848-04:00I'm so jealous! A week on the beach with famil...I'm so jealous! A week on the beach with family, and good books?!! Can I come next year? Lol! This sounds like a wonderful and well rounded story. I'm wondering why your mother didn't warm up to Everette the love interest, though. I guess he didn't fully redeem himself in her eyes? Lovely, lovely review, Lauren! I'm thrilled you had such a lovely time on your vacation! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-77699215871969888932013-08-29T19:17:52.726-04:002013-08-29T19:17:52.726-04:00Oh my gosh, I LOVE this review! I mean I already w...Oh my gosh, I LOVE this review! I mean I already wanted to read this book after hearing about it from you, Ash and Hannah, but this review is so much FUN! How wonderful that you and your sisters and mom can share this together--that's really, really cool. makes me wish I had sisters:) <br /><br />And I love the list, love your fave parts (and that they were all different!) and love, love,love the movie tie ins:) <br /><br />Great review, L! I have to get to this book--I know I am going to love it:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-32495071584747650252013-08-29T18:01:43.311-04:002013-08-29T18:01:43.311-04:00What a fun communal review! I love the cover of t...What a fun communal review! I love the cover of this one and I'm glad it fits the story. I need to read it ASAP. Thanks for the review!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-45696706114730355372013-08-29T14:03:40.679-04:002013-08-29T14:03:40.679-04:00Mom thought the women in the book were much better...Mom thought the women in the book were much better developed than the men.--this is like what I've been looking for forever. It's always the guys we're swooning over and forgiving their mistakes, but the girls always get our anger and frustration. Almost always. So I'm glad that the girls were somewhat the heart of the story. I think this vacation tradition is so awesome! I always lend my favorite paperbacks/HC-s to my mom and she has a pile next to her bed lol. She usually loves them--Easy by Tammara Webber is now her favorite book;) and we always discuss them afterwards. So awesome that you guys did the same. Too bad that the food wasn't everything what you wanted it to be, but I'm sure the experience itself was amazing:) Sounds so good to me and what I wouldn't trade to have sat with you and discussed until I was too tired to open my eyes and would have fallen asleep then and there. Heh. So happy you enjoyed this pretty:)Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-74831335923034415902013-08-29T12:33:04.874-04:002013-08-29T12:33:04.874-04:00Finishing a book with family is definitely a reaso...Finishing a book with family is definitely a reason to dine out -- especially when there's cooking *in* the story (that always makes me hungry and wish I liked cooking). Love the convo you all had about the book!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-40121666905603295052013-08-29T10:05:18.886-04:002013-08-29T10:05:18.886-04:00I thought a lot about both Mean Girls and Sweet Ho...I thought a lot about both Mean Girls and Sweet Home Alabama while reading this, so I think those two are perfect comparisons. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Lauren. I'm a huge fan of it, only because it captures family so well and I really loved a lot of the unique plot lines. I thought the whole prison involvement brought up so many interesting morality issues, which I appreciated, and I do think Everett redeemed himself by the end too. Your mom will probably like Seeing Me Naked a little better since the love interest in that is downright good and sweet. :) Anyway, wonderful review, Lauren - I think it's amazing your entire family loved this one! Yay!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-53317966942682616032013-08-29T09:51:40.324-04:002013-08-29T09:51:40.324-04:00This is such a fun review! I love hearing all you...This is such a fun review! I love hearing all your thoughts about the book!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.com