Comments on: The Actor and the Housewife by Shannon Hale (and Shannon Singing . . . Karaoke?!)

By: Laura H

Laura H — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:42:19 +0000

Finished this last night. I can honestly say that I didnt enjoy it. Their close relationship stressed me out. I guess I’m too prude but I would not be excited or supportive if my husband had a close girl buddy, who he talked to all the time and spent alone time with.

By: Melissa Mc

Melissa Mc — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:41:37 +0000

I just finished this book last night (picked it up at the library based on your blog review) and I thought it was the most ridiculous book I’ve ever read. I found myself reading passages aloud to my husband, who just cringed (going to church potlucks are painful, reading about them, even more so). I’m a LDS SAHM, so this should be right up my alley, but, holy cow, this was hard to finish. They only reason I did was I knew it was suppose to get “sad” and I wanted to see it through to the end.

Like you said, it’s not for everyone, and certainly not for me, regardless of the genre.

By: Jenn M

Jenn M — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:34:45 +0000

I have Austenland with a book mark in the first chapter on my nightstand. I started it and then stopped for some reason…not because I didn’t like it. I must have just gotten interrupted and forgot about it for a bit.

I’ve enjoyed other Shannon Hale books. This one sounds very interesting.

You mean mormon housewives don’t bake pies all day long??? Sheesh I thought that was all you did in Utah.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:22:04 +0000

You know, I’ve yet to read a book by her. I’m not quite sure what’s holding me back–Austenland sounded pleasant and I’ve heard great things about her YA books. I like the idea that this one transcends genre, perhaps I’ll have to start with this one.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:14:32 +0000

I was also at the signing, that is how I found your blog. I love going to other blogs and seeing pictures from events that I was also at.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:28:26 +0000

I would pick Matthew McConaughey! Totally!
And after 20+ years with the same man – he would probably be ok with it!

By: Melody

Melody — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:41:34 +0000

Thanks for this lovely review, Natasha! I’ve this book on my TBR list and I can’t wait to dive into it!

By: Melissa (Book Nut)

Melissa (Book Nut) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:24:00 +0000

Colin Firth. Or Brendan Fraser. (It’s totally cool that Shannon and you are on a first name basis… And yes, my hubby would be cool about it.

I loved the book, too.

By: Margot

Margot — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:36:52 +0000

I like your review of this book. Adding the author’s opinion and the quotes gave your review more depth. Now I’m interested in reading the book. As to favorite actors – it’s George Clooney. I’m sure I could think of something to talk about with him.

By: Kay

Kay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:51:45 +0000

Thank you so much for that awesome review! I wasn’t too sure about this one, but you’ve convinced me (you and the authors of the quotes you’ve included) that I should give it a try!