It is a rainy day here. I wish all I had to do today is curl up with a blanket in a big comfy chair with a book. That is not the case though…. I am due in the office in about 22 minutes but I have to get this find out of my head and onto the page…
Coffee Cup and I were strolling through the blogs this morning…. looking for that one book or review that would make me stop in mid space (literally). And….
It happened.
It started at Boarding in my Forties when I found the review on Wednesday Sisters by Meg Waite Clayton. I read this book and reviewed it recently and loved it! (My review here) and my book club, The Bookies, are currently reading it for our August review. What I found at Boarding in my Forties, was within the review she mentions another book, The Girls From Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow. What is this? It sounds wonderful!!! Off I go in another direction, careful not to spill my coffee…
From The New York Times, I found an article called The Power of Friendship, about this book and a quote from the 
author,
“I’ll drive carpool with my 13-year-old, and I’ll listen to the kids in the back seat,” Mr. Zaslow says. “They’re arguing and laughing and talking and gossiping. It feels like all those interviews with the Ames girls, and I know where they’re going and how they’re going to get there. I know a few secrets now. When I see my daughters struggling with friends, I can reassure them th
at the conflicts can be resolved. If you find friends you can hold onto forever, that’s a great gift.”
My final travels took me to a blog called Every Day I Write The Book, where they are talking about this book.
So that’s it. Decided. I am on a mission. Today I am picking up Pope Joan as well as this book, Girls From Ames at our local book store.
Has anyone read Girls From Ames and reviewed it?
Update to this post: I had first hear about this from Natasha at Maw Books Blog and earlier today Mike from A Few Minutes with Michael sent the link to the amazing Pope Joan contest going on! Mail your receipt of this book by August 9, to the address provided and you can win tickets for two to walk the red carpet and go to the premiere of this movie with the author, Donna Woolfork Cross!
Click on the logo above to go to the website and check it out for yourself!
How exciting is that???
Book Journey 
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I like what I’ve seen of your blog. Will come back for more.
Sue
Nope never read that book. Say hi to Coffee Cup for me.
Hi Sheila, I came across an interesting post about “Pope Joan” on twitter earlier today – here.
Thanks Mike… just updated the post to include that! 🙂
I have Pope Joan on my book shelf, but I’ve put off reading it for some reason. Thanks for giving me a kick in the pants! I’m moving it to the front of the shelf.
The Wednesday Sisters is on my TBR list and my wish list for my upcoming birthday. If I don’t get it, I will go buy it — like always 🙂
Kim – is there someone I can email to “hint” that you want that book for your birthday?
I downloaded a sample of Girls from Ames on my kindle. I really liked what I read, but Ihavne’t purchased it yet. It is on my TBR list.
Hello, Sheila!
I keep hearing about “The Wednesday Sisters!” I feel like it’s the stranger at a big ole block party that I keep bumping into and meaning to introduce myself to, but get caught up in the sea of people and accidentally pass it by. Guess I need to fix that, soon.
Hiya Sheila, I notice you always drink your coffee in the morning with a side of blogs 🙂 I do the same, well if I have time…I’m glad your finding books that make you almost spill your coffee!