George and Lizzie: A Novel | 
pickGeorge was a McDreamy, and Lizzie was something shy of a nightmare. I should have been done with her since George deserved better. But something about Lizzie intrigued me, and I wanted her to understand the love in her life. The audio was available so I experienced both audio and print. It gave me Ann Patchett vibes, and I‘m not sure if it was the writing or the author‘s own narration of the story.
Nov 23 #BookSpin Cat: pub 2016-2019
I thought of the perfect image for this, a Jules Feiffer cartoon which ends with a man saying “I love you Dorothy!“ and her thinking, “What terribly poor judgement.“ Alas, I cannot find it.
This is a much rougher read than you'd expect, light in tone but serious in topic. I almost DNF'd but am glad I didn't, because I actually related quite a bit to depressed, pessimistic Lizzie, who's married to a kind, generous optimist.
Being short and plump, I can relate to this. Instead I'm quirky though and a little contrary.
Taking a sick day after the second moderna dose. Starting a fun read on this beautiful day. 😍 I just wish I wasn't so whoozy.
It just got higher. I can't read fast enough!
Yup, it‘s perfect audiobook walking weather. I am so ready for fall! 🍂
What a perfectly foggy day to walk to work. ☺️
Listening to the tagged audiobook, and finding that I mildly hate the main character Lizzie. 🤷🏻♀️
1. Mystery
2. Agatha Christie
3. Right now? Bad Blood about the Theranos debacle.
4. Um, I‘ve tried every genre except dinosaur erotica I guess. I hear that exists but, no.
5. George and Lizzie.
#HelloThursday @wanderinglynn
Starting this one! In the mood for something light and funny. I hope this is it!
so-soThis one was halfway between “pick” and “so-so.” Billed as an examination of a marriage, but it‘s more of a study of Lizzie herself. I didn‘t dislike it; I didn‘t even dislike Lizzie, though I‘ve seen that sentiment in many other reviews. She frustrated me, but I also felt for her. Ultimately, I enjoyed the way this prompted me to think about what makes people tick—what influences our relationships & motivations & inability to let go of the past.
My planned February reading has somewhat spiraled out of control...mainly because I can‘t seem to restrain myself from checking out library books. I now have seven in-progress reads...😬 Pictured above: on the left—library book club pick, started today at lunch, and on the right—my poetry pick for February, which I‘m slowly making my way through. Not pictured: the stack of four unread library books sitting at home...
I am not enjoying the audio version, but I dob't want to give up, I think I will put in a request at the library for a physical copy.
#rightnexttotherightone . . . or the wrong one. George and Lizzie have been married for a few years, and nothing much has changed. George is still blissfully happy. Lizzie, however, has not. She‘s not sure why, but she feels unfulfilled. This is a look at a marriage during its “defining moments” and there isn‘t much I love more than a book about marriage! I‘ve not read this one but somehow it ended up on my TBR. 🤷🏼♀️
#septemberdanes
so-soI hate Lizzie and I like Lizzie. Girl has issues but I also understand her...
pickThis book was a “so-so” right up until the last few pages. It definitely has its faults (like, what does the great game really have to don with the rest of the story at all). But I actually found myself relating to Lizzie in a lot of ways and I was glad that the story ended the way that it did.
Summer hours started today so I had some time to myself, so I took my book on a field trip. I love this spot.
1. George and Lizzie, but I‘m having a tough time getting into it.
2. Not sure. My mom always read to me before bed. I remember her reading me Ramona, Little House, etc. I learned to read early, but don‘t remember really moving reading until I discovered the Babysitters Club books in 5th or 6th grade.
3. All the times!
4. A Man Called Ove. #manicmonday
On Sunday we came home to a mystery package. A friend of mine had sent me this amazing Nancy Pearl Librarian Action Figure.
Today, I noticed this book that had caught my eye at the library a bunch of times was by Nancy Pearl, so I had to check it out! Anyone read it?
pickHalf an hour ago I told @BookishMarginalia not to read this one. The character of Lizzie is stunted and unfair to her devoted husband George. I told her that I would finish it because it was Nancy Pearl. Boy am I glad I did. The very last scene makes it worthwhile. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Received some unexpected book mail from Touchstone Books today! I won a copy of George & Lizzie by Nancy Pearl on Goodreads! Yay! 🤓📚 #goodreadsgiveaway #fiction
bailedMy TBR pile is too big to struggle through a book I am not enjoying.
Nancy Pearl (author of "Book Lust") is speaking at a library near me, and I can't go. ? But maybe some of you in the Northern Virginia area can. She'll be talking about her debut novel, George & Lizzie. It's Thursday, Oct. 12, 7:00-8:00 pm, at the Gum Spring Library in Stone Ridge, VA, part of the Loudon County Public Library system.
bailedI don't know what I was expecting from Nancy Pearl's first book, but it certainly wasn't an opening scene with a character so inebriated she can't stand, who decided to have sex with half the football team as a 'game'. Perhaps trying to be clever, the writing was awkward and clunky when it could have been straightforward.
pickI'm pleased to report that my librarian hero can, in fact, write a good novel. The characterizations are somewhat problematic (unsympathetic, unreliable female character, mostly due to probable mental illness and definite child abuse, and the always-forgiving, "perfect" husband), but overall this was highly enjoyable. Really wish we could start writing about sexually promiscuous women who didn't regret it, though. But an enjoyable read.
pickHappy Book Birthday to #GeorgeAndLizzie by Nancy Pearl! This character-driven novel pushes & pulls at the bonds of marriage & love, often with sharp humor & wit. I was lucky enough to read an early draft (when it was still in Microsoft Word format). I loved it a great deal even then, & I can't wait to re-read it in it's final form. Congratulations, Nancy, on your debut novel! @TouchstoneBooks #booklove #contemporaryfiction #NancyPearl #debutnovel
bailedLook, if anyone but Nancy had written it I don't believe it would have been published. Too much telling instead of showing, characters who don't seem quite realistic, and I wasn't drawn in. Sorry America's librarian.
I'm equally excited and nervous about this one. I love everything she says ABOUT books, but will I enjoy what she writes? So far I'm enjoying it. #TotalEclipseoftheArc
panColor me disappointed in this messy, confusing, irritating first novel from Nancy Pearl. Disappointed in the characters, who were supremely unlikable. Disappointed in the plot...wait! What plot? This will likely be adored by the quirky high school set. Just not for me.
pickThe daughter of two renowned narcissistic psychologists, Lizzie‘s problem has always been overthinking everything. George, raised in a very adoring family, comes into Lizzie‘s life with one goal – love her completely & forever. Can Lizzie relinquish the past to move toward the happiness that could be hers in the future? Relationships, good and bad, past and present, all come together to make a wonderful tale of the struggles of everyday life.
My daughter's getting married in October & this made me laugh!!!!
Favorite way to start a busy Saturday- coffee& a bagel and of course a book
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#Podcast #BookishThings #ForTheLoveOfBooks #LibrarianLife #BookNews #BookishHumor
Professional Book Nerds Podcast #137:
Loved my commute into work this morning- listened to a great interview with super librarian Nancy Pearl❣
She talks about her 1st novel which is tagged here & comes out Sep. 5th (🤗), how she got an action figure & of course gives out tons of wonderful book recommendations - particular thriller & mystery ones!!
pickThis slice of (a crazy) life drama by Nancy Pearl explores family, empathy, friendship, coming of age, and overcoming the past. George & Lizzie is a slow-paced novel that focuses on rich detail setting and complicated characters. Fans of domestic fiction will enjoy this messy, charming, and edgy story of a woman coming to terms with her life choices.
I'm judging this book by its cover, for sure. Looking forward to reading it! #bea #bookexpoamerica
The thrill at Book Expo. Meeting Nancy Pearl.
