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cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
A 2018 staff favorite recommended by Heather. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Si%20see%20life%20through%20ros%C3%A9-colored%20glasses__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
4.0
What I Loved:
-The stories are laugh-out-loud funny and relatable. They make me feel better about my own stupid mistakes.
-The book reads like Lisa and Francesca are sitting with me telling me stories.
Who Should Read This One:
-Mothers and daughters
-People who want to laugh at real life
-Women who want stories by women, for women, about women
For full review visit https://youtu.be/C1BWsbGxyes
-The stories are laugh-out-loud funny and relatable. They make me feel better about my own stupid mistakes.
-The book reads like Lisa and Francesca are sitting with me telling me stories.
Who Should Read This One:
-Mothers and daughters
-People who want to laugh at real life
-Women who want stories by women, for women, about women
For full review visit https://youtu.be/C1BWsbGxyes
leonore_book's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read anything by these authors before and I liked this book. It was laugh out loud kind of funny and true. I can totally relate to some of these stories in the book. Can't wait to read some of their other books.
bisonwoman's review against another edition
5.0
If you haven’t read these mother/daughter books, do yourself a favor and get to reading them now! They are so funny. If you are in your 60’s, you will love the mother. If you are in your 30’s, you will love the daughter. Not many books make me laugh out loud, but these books do every time. The only thing better than reading them is listening to them read it to you themselves.
mckenzierichardson's review
4.0
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I won a copy of [b:Have a Nice Guilt Trip|18404303|Have a Nice Guilt Trip|Lisa Scottoline|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1400990818l/18404303._SY75_.jpg|26038165][b:Have a Nice Guilt Trip|18404303|Have a Nice Guilt Trip|Lisa Scottoline|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1400990818l/18404303._SY75_.jpg|26038165] a few years ago and remember enjoying it. So when I saw this audiobook at the library, I thought it would be a good laugh.
The Scottolines are just as funny as I remember. I think one of the reasons that this series is so successful (besides the fact that both of these women are hilarious) is that it offers two different perspectives on the world. One through the eyes of an older woman twice divorced and one through those of a younger single woman figuring out the world. There is something relatable to be found for everyone.
This book is humorous, fun, and surprisingly insightful. A great read.
My only criticism of the book is specific to the audiobook itself. Oh. My. Goodness. Lisa Scottoline reads so fast. Having a vague idea of her story-telling technique, I can easily picture her as a fast talk, however she is also a fast reader. So while the book is one marketed as a fun-filled beach read, the fast pace of it was a little stressful for me. After a while she either slowed down or I just got used to it, but there are points where she reads very, very fast. You can still understand her, but listening to it on my way to work at 8 am and I was like, "Woah. Let's everybody calm down here." The pace is very conversational, but not all that relaxing. Small critique, but I think it's good to be prepared for going into it, because I certainly was not.
Still a very funny book and I am planning on listening to some of the older audiobooks in the series as well.
I won a copy of [b:Have a Nice Guilt Trip|18404303|Have a Nice Guilt Trip|Lisa Scottoline|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1400990818l/18404303._SY75_.jpg|26038165][b:Have a Nice Guilt Trip|18404303|Have a Nice Guilt Trip|Lisa Scottoline|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1400990818l/18404303._SY75_.jpg|26038165] a few years ago and remember enjoying it. So when I saw this audiobook at the library, I thought it would be a good laugh.
The Scottolines are just as funny as I remember. I think one of the reasons that this series is so successful (besides the fact that both of these women are hilarious) is that it offers two different perspectives on the world. One through the eyes of an older woman twice divorced and one through those of a younger single woman figuring out the world. There is something relatable to be found for everyone.
This book is humorous, fun, and surprisingly insightful. A great read.
My only criticism of the book is specific to the audiobook itself. Oh. My. Goodness. Lisa Scottoline reads so fast. Having a vague idea of her story-telling technique, I can easily picture her as a fast talk, however she is also a fast reader. So while the book is one marketed as a fun-filled beach read, the fast pace of it was a little stressful for me. After a while she either slowed down or I just got used to it, but there are points where she reads very, very fast. You can still understand her, but listening to it on my way to work at 8 am and I was like, "Woah. Let's everybody calm down here." The pace is very conversational, but not all that relaxing. Small critique, but I think it's good to be prepared for going into it, because I certainly was not.
Still a very funny book and I am planning on listening to some of the older audiobooks in the series as well.
disasterchick's review against another edition
5.0
I had been seeing Lisa Scottoline's name in a Facebook Book Group I recently joined. I looked for the first audio book I could find on Overdrive, and this was it. There few a few times I LOL'd at work. The stories this mother and daughter shared were very relateable even if I had not experienced anything like them. As Lisa is to Francesca I am very close to my mom, so this made it even better. Both ladies have a great sense of humor and very interesting experiences.
jessloveslit's review against another edition
3.0
I like this book series. It's exactly what it promises to be. A sparkling glass of rose on the beach.
It's not deep. It's not life changing. It's fun. It's light. It's refreshing. It's two wonderful, strong women sharing what is important to them in life. Or funny. Or poignant. Or small moments.
My last book was deep and complex and intricate. This book is my pleasant palate cleanser. I feel the love of this mother daughter duo, and I always enjoy hearing what they have to say.
It's not deep. It's not life changing. It's fun. It's light. It's refreshing. It's two wonderful, strong women sharing what is important to them in life. Or funny. Or poignant. Or small moments.
My last book was deep and complex and intricate. This book is my pleasant palate cleanser. I feel the love of this mother daughter duo, and I always enjoy hearing what they have to say.
garbo's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
mishale1's review against another edition
3.0
The real life and unique adventures of Lisa and her daughter Francesca.
Some tales are more amusing than others.
I definitely related more to Francesca’s stories, she’s around my age and has a more down to earth personality than Lisa.
Lisa is a wild woman lol I like how everything can be an adventure to them. Anything could be a story. They see a light side to life, a humor even in hard times. I always respect that.
But I didn’t get super interested in most of the stories.
I definitely enjoyed Francesca’s story about breaking up with her boyfriend because he wasn’t nice enough to her dog. And another story about realizing he boyfriend was angry at her because of how he ate her birthday cake.
Light reading. Some cute stories, some funny, some not for me.
I got to read an early edition from NetGalley.
Some tales are more amusing than others.
I definitely related more to Francesca’s stories, she’s around my age and has a more down to earth personality than Lisa.
Lisa is a wild woman lol I like how everything can be an adventure to them. Anything could be a story. They see a light side to life, a humor even in hard times. I always respect that.
But I didn’t get super interested in most of the stories.
I definitely enjoyed Francesca’s story about breaking up with her boyfriend because he wasn’t nice enough to her dog. And another story about realizing he boyfriend was angry at her because of how he ate her birthday cake.
Light reading. Some cute stories, some funny, some not for me.
I got to read an early edition from NetGalley.
kirstengrier's review
4.0
***I received a Kindle edition of the books from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review***
This was the first book I've read from this mother/daughter duo and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I don't normally read short stories or essay books, but wanted a fun and light read for the weekend. This definitely fit the bill! Every essay was filled with love and humor and I really felt like I got to know them through their stories, even though I haven't read any of the other 8 books in this series. They talk about pets, dating, gardening, family, aging and everything in between. I was able to relate to both women, since I am in between them in age. It was interesting to read Francesca's point of view to remember where I've been and Lisa's point of view to see when I'm going. I can't wait to read more from these women and look forward to getting to know them better.
This was the first book I've read from this mother/daughter duo and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I don't normally read short stories or essay books, but wanted a fun and light read for the weekend. This definitely fit the bill! Every essay was filled with love and humor and I really felt like I got to know them through their stories, even though I haven't read any of the other 8 books in this series. They talk about pets, dating, gardening, family, aging and everything in between. I was able to relate to both women, since I am in between them in age. It was interesting to read Francesca's point of view to remember where I've been and Lisa's point of view to see when I'm going. I can't wait to read more from these women and look forward to getting to know them better.