A book review...

A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by Penguin Group with an offer to receive a book at no cost if I'd be willing to post a review about it on my blog. Cool eh? The reason for their interest in my blog readers, is that the book is centered around our favorite hobby...scrapping!

Here's what it's about:

In A PAGE OUT OF LIFE, frazzled mother of four Ashley lets her best friend drag her to a meeting of the local scrapbook club, she’s amazed at the way old photos and mementos can bring vivid color to sepia-toned memories. Among the surprisingly diverse group is Tara, a single grad student whose search for love, like her relationship with her absentee father, has only brought her heartache—and some funny dating stories. Then there’s Libby, a semi-retired teacher who thought she’d spend her golden years taking cooking and photography classes—not as a town pariah after her son is charged in a corporate scandal.

As Ashley copes with a husband whose love for her fluctuates with her weight, she comes to depend more and more on her scrapbooking sisters. For only together can they face earth-shattering revelations and emotionally unavailable men—and figure out their futures while artfully commemorating their pasts.

I thought the book was sweet and a quick fun read...perfect for those pool/beach days. And of course it's always hilarious to read about our hobby when it's written by someone who probably doesn't actually scrapbook (she calls embellishments "decorations" lol.) I think my favorite part of the whole book was watching the main character, Ashley, become more and more involved in scrapbooking. As the story progresses she goes from bringing just a few things to the local crop, to hauling a wheeled tote by the end of the book...bwah! We all know how that goes don't we? ;)

The book retails for $14.00, and it's my understanding, it's just become available this month. So if you're lookin' for a nice Summer read, you may want to add this one to your shopping list. Let me know what you think...I'd love to know which scrapper character you identify with the most.