I read this years ago and rebought it on a whim. APRIL HENRY: I'm one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Copyright 2000-2023 Harlequin Enterprises ULC. I have read literally thousands of M&B's (I used to get paid for babysitting with boxes of them!) It showed me that everyone is different in their own way and thats what makes us special. Her novels have been translated into more than 15 languages. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. The film stars Lucy Hale and Leonidas Gulaptis. This book motivates girls to try new and different things. A Nice Girl Like You by Tyree Campbell, November 1, 2007, Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company edition, Paperback in English. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. It was much more charming and moving than I expected. ABANDONED, Rights Reverted 4.1.16 Paperback. "There are billions and billions and billions of people in the world. Lucy goes on her dinner date with Grant, and they later attend a live taping for talk show host Dr. Becker since Priscilla gave Lucy tickets. #WomensHistoryMonth RECIPE:. Get help and learn more about the design. From inside . She travels with an older neighbor to Paris and sees Monet's art in museums. Theres a shame-filled interaction with a sex therapist and her sidekick psychic, who happily humiliate Lucy in front of scads of strangers. Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2005. Beautiful and encouraging story for little girls everywhere. This is one of the few I still enjoy rereading to this day. Avid readers can read even more for less with a premium subscription that includes two bundles each month and exclusive Harlequin promotions and coupons! It's a great book to show diversity as an opportunity to little girls, to show them what is possible. Copy a citation. What are the things a girl like you can do? The book goes on with diagrams of the two kids, with the girl having normal human anatomy and the boy having lots of grimy industrial parts. Their only claim to fame was their disowned daughter, Mary, who was now a movie star. This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers. Books-A-Million; IndieBound; Find in a library; All sellers A Nice Girl Like You. Men whose mommies found them brides were probably social nightmares, anyway. Hero's mother hires heroine to act as a "decoy" for her son, who she hopes to matchmake with a busty blonde named Judith :(, This is a fun, sweet, romantic read. Verified Purchase. C. fiction, historical fiction YA, WWI, from stash, discard. The film was released video on demand on July 17, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment. Bolstered by an intermittently funny voiceover from Hale (acting as her own nervous inner monologue) and a slew of well-rounded supporting turns from Mindy Cohn, Jackie Cruz, and Adhir Kalyan, the film swiftly moves through a series of expected tropes. It was much more charming and moving than I expected. A wonderful reminder that we need to actively teach girls that it's OK not to fit into societal molds, that we should only apologise when we're actually in the wrong and that being kind to yourself is just as important as being kind to others. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. With your monthly selection of a new book bundle and a library packed with great romance e-reads, you can read more than 50 books each month for only $14.99 with Harlequin Plus. Share to Facebook. Saranne also tries to help her widowed aunt recently returned from England with her own little girl. This is one of the few books that I own and have liked the series since either middle school or high school time. The next book is a little problematic but this one is just a nice, sweet story of two kids who want to discover something that's been a secret for fifteen years. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 2. Report abuse. A nice girl like you. E. Cook. This one was boring, because till like the last 90% heroine was engaged to a cold, wealthy guy who everyone including his sister could see was wrong for her. A Nice Girl Like Me by Abigail Bosanko . However it does come with a warning. I really enjoyed this book because it showed the importance of being yourself and being kind to others. It is beautifully written and beautifully illustrated. Author: Abigail Bosanko Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN . After the first four books based around Tish's adolescence and melodramas (not that I minded those stories at all) here we have one told from her neice Saranne's point of view, many years later. . Lucy Hale and Leonidas Gulaptis are among the cast members of the film. She is someone I'd like to meet over a cup of coffee. A Nice Girl Like You: Directed by Chris Riedell, Nick Riedell. Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013. She was actress, director, designer, stylist, retailer, teacher, counselor, entrepreneur, preacher, editor, and in between all her other careers she was the author of more than 70 novels, mainly gothic romances for teens. The plot isn't especially shocking (Good girl, bad boy) but really is done in a wonderful way. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Ok. Read more. I remember when I was middle school I always thought I had to be like my friends or peers. Norma Johnston. Tish is now grown and her niece is coming of age- and some of the threads left untied in the previous book are taken up and explored here. Peyton, especially those who liked her Pennington books. Hero's mother hires heroine to act as a "decoy" for her son, who she hopes to matchmake with a busty blonde named Judith :(, This is a fun, sweet, romantic read. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Now she just had to find out what desperate mothers were seeking these days.A nice girlto play decoy in a matchmaking scheme. I'm constantly grateful for where life takes me, the stories I get to tell and for the people I get to create alongside. A tale told of what happens when nurture is ignored and biology given far too much importance, of why innocent children should never, ever be considered "illegitimate". A Nice Girl Like You is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by the Brothers Riedell (Chris and Nick Riedell), from a screenplay by Andrea Marcellus, based on the 2007 memoir Pornology by Ayn Carrillo Gailey. A Girl Like You (A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel, 1): Cox, Michelle: 9781631520167: Amazon.com: Books Books Literature & Fiction Genre Fiction Buy new: $14.99 List Price: $16.95 Details Save: $1.96 (12%) Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns FREE delivery Thursday, January 19 if you spend $25 on items shipped by Amazon [7], Last edited on 2 September 2022, at 03:52, "Today we wrap up A Nice Girl Like You. If so, then please check out A Girl Like You by Frank and Carla Murphy, illustrated by Kayla Harren! I also liked this book because I think it will really connect with little girls and have an impact on their self confidence and self esteem. . I have read literally thousands of M&B's (I used to get paid for babysitting with boxes of them!) I'm impressed with the writing and vocabulary, even now I felt like I should look up some words. A personal favorite. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Desperate mother seeks Samara Diamond thought she'd seen it all until she read that personal ad. Scene makeup is characterized by bright, daring colors contrasting with the ever-present black or dark-blue eyeliner. A Girl Like You encourages girls to embrace what makes them unique, to choose kindness, and to be their own advocates. Alexandra Sellers published a number of "Yours Truly" novellas in the 1990s that I remember really enjoying. What's your favorite book? The immature rom-com "A Nice Girl Like You," about a prudish violinist, Lucy ( Lucy Hale ), on a quest to loosen up her frigid views on sex, means well, I suppose . While Carrillo-Gaileys book was flinty and fresh, A Nice Girl Like You is more predictable than wild, more staid than sexy, but at least Hale injects some refreshing fun into the outing. Saranne Albright was hardly the girl to get involved with Paul Hodge. I love the illustrations and how inclusive it was and I really enjoyed reading it to my niece. !111! And the world needs a girl like you.". with that being said I really connected to this book. Just like in Carrillo-Gaileys book (adapted here by screenwriter Andrea Marcellus in her feature debut), Lucys life is upended by the revelation that her somewhat skeezy boyfriend (Stephen Friedrich) thinks that Lucys disdain for porn is actually indicative of her tense relationship with sex as a whole. An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Harlequin Treasury Silhouette Yours Truly 90s. Les avis ne sont pas valids, mais Google recherche et supprime les faux contenus lorsqu'ils sont identifis. Read 10 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A nice romance, romping through Thanksgiving and Christmas. Suddenly single, Lucy turns to the one thing that has ever given her a sense of control: a to-do list. Video. Please try again. I wish this book was around when I was a child. A beautiful companion to A Boy Like You (2019), this book challenges girls to be strong and caring and to find the people and things that make them feel brave and bold. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. She meets Grant there and he asks Lucy to dance. Samara Diamond thought she'd seen it all- until she read that personal ad. Old scandals resurface from the Hodge family and old prejudices and past deeds are heaped on the head of 16-year-old Paul Hodge, the local bad boy. Teljes rtkels elolvassa, A Google nem hitelesti a vlemnyeket, de nem vals informcik szlelse esetn ellenrzi s eltvoltja ket. its important for girls to grow up and feel like they have a voice and what they have to say is important and intelligent too. I loved these books as a young teenlike an obsessive love. 4.16. 670. 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I like reading the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. The film stars Lucy Hale and Leonidas Gulaptis.[1][2]. In an age when girls can be whatever they want, this books reminds them of all the ways to be beautiful, brilliant, and uniquely themselves. There's a certain amount of telling the same story over, and Tish gets only more special-snowflakey with each re-read. This book really captures the message of being yourself is perfect. I like that it features Canadian Thanksgiving. Influencers: Profiles of a Partnership 2022, How to Pitch Stories and Articles to IndieWire, 'Operation Fortune' Review: Aubrey Plaza Kicks Ass in a Throwback Guy Ritchie Thriller, 'Juniper' Review: Charlotte Rampling Is a Brazen Lush in Restrained Family Drama, Oscars 2023: Best Animated Feature Predictions. Just kidding about the title. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. And, of course, theres a new love interest. Still lovely and a nice continuation if you like Norma Johnston's characters. : She feels the weight of expectations on her and thinks she can't live up to them. I like that it features Canadian Thanksgiving. Saranne is 15 and the daughter of a famous women's rights activist and niece of a famous writer. Please try again. Something went wrong. Theres the inevitable visit to a sex toy shop, complete with wacky misuse of at least one product and a longform gag that sees a set of newly purchased Ben Wa balls popping out of Lucys lady bits at an inopportune time. Norma Johnston was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA, the only child of Marjorie (Pierce), a teacher and Charles Eugene Chambers Johnston, an engineer. I've mailed books to kids in foster care and book groups for homeless people. Fast-forward about 14 years from the last "Keeping Days" book. Try again. Audio An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. People will remember these.". Lucy gets a message that she didn't get her spot with the Philharmonic, but she doesnt care because shes happy with Grant. Please try again. Learn more. She read voraciously--especially mysteries, to which her family was addicted. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Something about the angst and drama speak to my romantic soul. A book of encouragement with beautiful illustrations. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features . Cite/Export. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. A shy young girl befriends a boy with a reputation as a troublemaker and convinces her family that there is more to him than appears on the surface. It encourages them to defy the stereotypes that might feel restricting and embrace whatever it is that makes them most happy. Tish is now grown and her niece is coming of age- and some of the threads left untied in the previous book are taken up and explored here. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. 5.0 out of 5 stars LOLZ I LUV THIS BOOK! Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013. Read 13 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Her novels have been translated into more than 15 languages. It's funny but this is probably my favorite of this series. Lucy goes back to Grant so that she can try the last thing on the list with him. Another one of my favorite teenaged series. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Especially a certain decoy's. A Nice Girl Like You is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by the Brothers Riedell (Chris and Nick Riedell), from a screenplay by Andrea Marcellus, based on the 2007 memoir Pornology by Ayn Carrillo Gailey. 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A writer and editor for the past 30 years, Alexandra Sellers has written over two million words for print, both fiction and non-fiction, including articles, reviews, training material, brochures, websites, mini-series bibles, blurbs, obituaries, short stories, and 40 books. The same old message about passing judgment is revisited here but in a slightly less heavy-handed tone than the stories narrated by Tish. At Jeff's wedding, Lucy hires Honey, a porn star, to show up, since she knows Jeff is a fan. Do you teach girls, coach girls, or babysit girls? She meets up with Grant again where they hook up and have good sex. No, wait, meat. Share to Reddit. I really enjoyed the premise - a so called desperate mother puts an ad in the local paper Teljes rtkels elolvassa, Absolutely Brilliant! I would recommend this to fan of K.M. Just like the real events that inspired A Nice Girl Like You, the story follows Lucy as she attempts to tick off a litany of sexy items, all in hopes of unlocking her own inner sex goddess. , ISBN-13 There was a problem loading your book clubs. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. NSFW. She is embarrassed and throws away all the sex stuff. Advanced Search Find a Library Cite/Export. 127 ratings13 reviews. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Still lovely and a nice continuation if you like Norma Johnston's characters. No thanks. We have added this item to your wishlist. Pic centers . I read this years ago and rebought it on a whim. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. 3.0 out of 5 stars Ok. Still lovely and a nice continuation if you like Norma Johnston's characters. Anyway, Norma Johnston does a jolly good job on this book, tis one of my favorites, and occupies a special spot on my bookshelf. Also, embrace the you that you are! These curves will take you for a ride. Lucy attends an event with her group to perform. Now she just had to find out what desperate mothers were seeking these days . Please try your request again later. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I really like to pause and allow time for questions as we see the little girl volunteer, be brave, and even break down and have a hard time. She become a a full-time writer in 1973. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. Sign-up to receive newsletters, special offers and other promotional emails from Harlequin.*. I'm lucky this summer to have had a day to devote to the whole thing. . Do you mentor girls at church or babysit for girls down the street? Get help and learn more about the design. A writer and editor for the past 30 years, Alexandra Sellers has written over two million words for print, both fiction and non-fiction, including articles, reviews, training material, brochures, websites, mini-series bibles, blurbs, obituaries, short stories, and 40 books. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Was still a good read, just not as good as the previous ones. It highlights diveristy with subtlety and teaches young girls to love who they are and everyone around them. Saranne doesn't have any huge ambitions to be a writer or an actress; when she realizes she likes Paul, she's willing to take on everything that that means. When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission. (Mind you, she was probably sick of writing about their drama, and wanted to write from someone else's point of view!) She senses the lack of sexual experience in her and basically encourages Grant to show her a good time. She wants to be bold like Katie or do something great like Tish but instead, she's just there to lend an ear or a hand. I read this years ago and rebought it on a whim. It is very different reading these as an adult--more so than, say, "The Little House" series because the author tries to capture the high emotions and first love as a teen-ager. Avid readers can read even more for less with a premium subscription that includes two bundles each month and exclusive Harlequin promotions and coupons! It's a story about a little girl, Linnea. Principal photography on the film began on October 23 and ended on November 15, 2018. "There are billions of people in the worldand the world needs a girl like you.". Ok. Read more. Saranne Albright was hardly the girl to get involved with Paul. While nothing about the films plotting surprises this is a feature that looks and moves just like a high-caliber Lifetime film, with a generous dose of sex toy-based subplots and a woeful affection for deeply cheesy dream sequences that doesnt mean there isnt pleasure to be found in Lucys burgeoning romance with Grant (Leonidas Gulaptis). : It is such simple but beautiful and profound advice for any child. These characteristics include all females as everyone sees themselves as a way so they are included. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Matchmaking momma makes good. Still lovely and a nice continuation if you like Norma Johnston's characters. I liked Saranne and felt sorry for her in the beginning and enjoyed seeing her come into her own. E. Cook. Love the illustration! There was a problem loading your book clubs. She tries but doesnt feel at her best. Good except she should have broke engagement before sleeping with H. All the metaphysical stuff aside she cheated. 7/2014 This series is quintessentially summer reading for me. Maybe you have glittery eyeshadow; maybe you darken the outline of your eyebrows. July 16, 2020 5:30 AM PT. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. *Harlequin Enterprises ULC (Harlequin.com) is located at 22 Adelaide Street West, 41st Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5H 4E3 and sends informational and promotional emails on behalf of itself, Harlequin Sales Corporation and Harlequin Digital Sales Corporation. Good except she should have broke engagement before sleeping with H. All the metaphysical stuff aside she cheated. So many great images of all different kinds of girls, an important read for all of the girls of the world. . This time the main character is Tish's niece. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Lucy meets Grant there. Reading this book was so inspiring specifically because of these points in the book, be beautiful through your actions because they effect others more than you think. Read 10 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. It did feel like she dropped the throughline of the series, as you only gather small bits & pieces of info about Tish, Kenneth, and how things were left with them. This book shares all the things---standing tall, taking pride in being yourself, speaking up, making your dreams happen, starting over when you fall---that girls can do. Overall, this book is very inspiring for young girls. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. Meat is bad. Helpful. Love the concept, but the message is so front and center, that I think it would be best shared in small groups or one-on-one as opposed to a story time. It looks like you're offline. This Article is related to: Film, Reviews and tagged A Nice Girl Like You, Lucy Hale, Reviews, Riedell Brothers. They've been stored in a box of paperbacks I'm reading and reviewing. A personal favorite. Frank and Kayla (with the addition of Carla this time) have once again gifted us with a gem of a book. It was fun, yet surprising, to see what happened to the old familiar characters. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. A Nice Girl Like You Photos View All Photos Movie Info After being accused of being too inhibited by her ex-boyfriend, a violinist creates a rather wild to-do list that sends her on a whirlwind. An illustration of an open book. I LOVED this one! Benefits of donating. She divides her time between London, Crete and Vancouver. Will be adding to my collection. Saranne sees the potential in Paul and when he needs a friend the most, she enlists the help of her family to unbury old secrets and save Paul. She later finds that Jeff is getting married and that he wants the group to perform at the wedding. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. My favorite book is Linnea in Monet's Garden. This book is very nice and remember a boy like you . Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She is the recipient of the Romantic Times' Career Achievement Award for Series (2009) and for Series Romantic Fantasy (2000). A Nice Girl Like You book. I personally find matchmaking mothers fun in fiction, altho not so much in real life,:>). Paul Hodge was the son of the Hodges, a . . If you absolutely hate match making mamas in your romances you should definitely avoid this book. Flag this item for. Andrea Marcellus in her feature debut), Lucys life is upended by the revelation that her somewhat skeezy boyfriend (Stephen Friedrich) thinks that Lucys disdain for porn is actually indicative of her tense relationship with sex as a whole. 978 A Nice Girl Like You is a romantic comedy film directed by the Brothers Riedell (Chris and Nick Riedell) in 2020, based on the 2007 memoir Porn-ol-o-gy by Ayn Carrillo Gailey and based on a script by Andrea Marcellus. Join now and enjoy the worlds best romance stories anytime, anywhere. Alexandra Sellers is the author of the award-winning Sons of the Desert series. Over a decade ago, writer Ayn Carrillo-Gailey embarked on a quest to prove an ex-boyfriend wrong. Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2005. Wichtige und berhrende Botschaft fr Kinder. Saranne does seem like the same character as Tish, with most of her characteristics minus the writing. Well, that role was fine with Sam. Still, the films mostly sex-positive approach to Lucys predicament beyond, of course, that soul-crushing run-in with the therapist and psychic, a retrograde sequence that feels terribly dated is refreshing enough, even if A Nice Girl Like You is never interested in getting down and dirty, despite its literally porn-centric concept. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Do you have daughters or granddaughters? Saranne was a bit too much like Tish for me; much of the book seemed a rehash of earlier ones. APA (6th ed.) A nice romance, romping through Thanksgiving and Christmas. Publisher In an age when girls can be whatever they want, this books reminds them of all the ways to be beautiful, brilliant, and uniquely themselves. A Nice Girl Like You (Keeping Days, #5) by Norma Johnston A Nice Girl Like You book. If you absolutely hate match making mamas in your romances you should definitely avoid this book. It ties relatively well to the series, with appearances being made by most of the people from the previous books. When I'm running, I pick worms off the street and return them to the dirt. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! A nice girl to play decoy in a matchmaking scheme. IndieWire is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Get this from a library! Now, Harriet may have gotten herself into trouble with her notebook full of secrets, but she learns about honesty, friendship, and the importance of character along the way great teaching tools for any reader.