Happy National BFF Day

Okay, so maybe I added the extra F, but I think if you're best friends, then you are best friends for ever. And YA has SO many great friendship books. Here are just a few of my favorite friends.

Anne and Diana

Harry, Hermoine, and Ron

Carmen, Tibby, Bridget, and Lena

Jane and Lizzie

Penny and her friends:

Who are your favorite friends from literature?

Review: We Can Work It Out

 * Sequel to Lonely Hearts Club *

Penny needs more time in the day to devote to her club and to her new boyfriend. She's trying to juggle everything, but in giving nothing her full attention, she feels like she's letting everyone down.

When the club blows up beyond her wildest dreams, Penny Lane starts thinking bigger. The Lonely Hearts Club wants to hold a local event for other clubs to share their stories and to inspire other clubs.

Except that in putting so much time into her club, she's letting down Ryan. When things start going badly for Ryan, Penny Lane can't help but think she's the cause of his troubles. Can they work out their problems or will she need a little help from her friends to heal her broken heart?

My Thoughts: I Loved the first book, so I was surprised to love the sequel. I loved visiting old friends again and learning more about the Lonely Hearts Club. I love the idea of the club - of the sisterhood that looks out for each other, helps each other, and has each others' backs. Bullies, bad dates, and guys who take advantage of the situation need not apply for boyfriends. I like how the girls thought bigger than just the club at their high school and how they help other groups start their own clubs.

I adore Penny: she's smart, strong, and not about to let people tear her down. I felt bad for her for being pulled in so many directions and wanting to devote all her time to everything. Balance is key in life between work and play and relationships. 

 I really liked Ryan: he's sweet, thoughtful, and understanding. He gives Penny Lane the space that she needs, while showing her that he cares about her too. I really liked Tracey and her dramatics, Diane for being there in the tough times, and Penny's crazy Beatles loving family for their support and antics.

Cover Thoughts: Perfection
Source: My Library
Fun Fact: I started listening to my favorite Beatles album immediately after reading

Final Thoughts: If you haven't read either of these books, read them now. They're the perfect books about friendship and sisterhood with a dash of romance.

Winners: Lonely Hearts Club

Winners have been emailed. If you didn't win, there's still hope. There's a TWITTER party happening tomorrow night. Check out the details:

Join Lonely Hearts Club author Elizabeth Eulberg and Amy of MyFriendAmy for a Twitter party Wednesday, January 20, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. EST!

*Be sure to follow Elizabeth @ElizEulberg and Amy @MyFriendAmy before the party!

*Join the fun! No one expects you or your tweets to be perfect; we’re just happy you made it to the party!

*Anyone who tweets during this hour using #LonelyHeartsClub is entered to win a limited edition Lonely Hearts Club t-shirt!

*Watch for questions from @MyFriendAmy and win awesome prizes including an iPod shuffle, $50 iTunes gift card or $25 VISA gift card!

*To join the party, you can use our official party tweetgrid or just search #LonelyHeartsClub on Twitter.

*Ask Elizabeth questions or chat with other partygoers about how excited you are to read LHC—just use the tag #LonelyHeartsClub in all of your party tweets! (This is added automatically in TweetGrid.)

Please don’t post any spoilers and don’t forget to pay attention to the time zones, the party starts at 8:30pm EST

Reminder!

Just a quick note to remind you all that the LONELY HEARTS CLUB contest ends Monday Jan 18th at midnight. Get your entries in!

Contest: Lonely Heart's Club Giveaway and review!

Enter to win a copy:

Leave a comment of your Favorite Beatles Song
plus your name and email address
and I'll pick randomly 3 winners.
Good Luck

*sorry, contest is open to only US residents*

The contest ends on January 18th at midnight, winners will be chose the next day.

Here's my review of the book:
(copy provided by Big Honcho Media)

Penny Lane hates guys - all guys. This starts from the moment she catches her perfect boy with another girl. All the years dreaming, flirting, and kissing immediately fly out the window. She so fed up that she's swearing off all boys until she graduates high school. Plus, she's not keeping quiet about her idea. She shares it with Tracy, her BFF, who thinks she's a little crazy. Then her ex-best friend is suddenly single and wants to hang out. Penny Lane almost doesn't meet Diane for coffee because Diane dropped her when she became a twosome, but when she does, she ends up spilling her whole Lonely Hearts Club idea. To her surprise, Diane loves the idea and wants to join. Together, they persaude Tracy, and they storm the school. Soon girls flock to their sides wanting to become part of the sisterhood. The boys however are not pleased, especially a cute boy flirts with Penny Lane. She did make the club rules, but can she break them and more importantly does she want to?

A wickedly cute book. I wish there was a Lonely Hearts Club when I was in high school, I definitely would have joined. I LOVE the cover, very fun. I love the sisterhood and how everyone came together on Saturday Nights.

Official Book Video:



About Elizabeth:

* Fun Book Fact:
In researching The Lonely Hearts Club, she tried swearing off boys forever. It didn’t work.

* Book Release party with good friend Stephenie Meyer
(Elizabeth is her publicist)

* Posing near John Lennon's marker