Pretty in Plaid - Jen Lancaster ~ Book Review

Knowing I did not have another Jen Lancaster book to read right after this, I read at sloth pace and tried to savor each page. Not only did this book not disappoint in the funny area it was like a walk back in time (as it happens the author and I are very close in age). In this book, Jen Lancaster takes us on a journey through her life as seen through the clothing and shoes she happened to remember wearing/coveting/squeezing into at the time. Remarkable really. If I had to write a book about my childhood I cannot say my memory would be triggered most by the clothing I was wearing (although there were a few choice articles of clothing I can distinctly remember, but would be to embarrassed to mention.) Maybe what boy I had a crush on at the time or the best girlfriend I was constantly with, but no clothing (Purse/bag addiction came later in life. No I am not seeking help or waiting for a bag intervention. Leave me alone. I have it completely under control.) Actually with my memory I remember very little about my childhood. Excellent really. I can re-write my entire childhood/adolescence. Will add that project to the list. The bottom of the list. Anyway, enough about me, back to the book. Here’s what I suggest: If you have a friend that you are having a difficult time finding a gift for, go buy her all four of these books (she can buy herself the next one – out in May, or did I mention that somewhere?) This gift will absolutely show that you really, truly care about your friends emotional well being and you will look like a freaking genius for picking out excellent literature. Only the best for you sista! The first Jen Lancaster book I received from a friend was Bitter is the New Black and it was one of the most amazing heartwarming gifts I have ever received (ok, whatever, she mailed me her copy. So what. It came wrapped in brown paper, in the MAIL. It felt like a gift!) It made me laugh, it made me cry (with laughter of course) and it made my family think I was just a titch odder than they thought I was before (keep em guessin). What gift can you give that will afford all that?