Jemima J: A Novel about Ugly Ducklings and Swans
3 journalers for this copy...
From Publishers Weekly:
Yet another take on the singles scene, and from yet another British writer, this jaunty novel has one slightly new focus--the Internet as a dating device. "Bored, fat and unhappy" Jemima Jones is a hack writer on a small London paper, whose weight precludes both promotion (which she richly deserves, because she's smart) and getting together with the man of her dreams: kind, modest and gorgeous reporter Ben Williams. The Web opens a new world to Jemima, and when she begins an online correspondence with L.A. gym owner Brad, identifying herself as JJ, her friend Geraldine encourages her to send Brad a doctored photo of what she would look like if she were thin. Jemima joins a gym, goes on a diet and even becomes a blonde, preparing to accept Brad's invitation to come to L.A. Lucky JJ: Brad turns out to be a hunk, and the sex is great... but JJ senses that something is wrong. Meanwhile, Ben has become a celebrity "presenter" on British TV, but while the whole country goes gaga over his looks, he too feels that something is missing.
Yet another take on the singles scene, and from yet another British writer, this jaunty novel has one slightly new focus--the Internet as a dating device. "Bored, fat and unhappy" Jemima Jones is a hack writer on a small London paper, whose weight precludes both promotion (which she richly deserves, because she's smart) and getting together with the man of her dreams: kind, modest and gorgeous reporter Ben Williams. The Web opens a new world to Jemima, and when she begins an online correspondence with L.A. gym owner Brad, identifying herself as JJ, her friend Geraldine encourages her to send Brad a doctored photo of what she would look like if she were thin. Jemima joins a gym, goes on a diet and even becomes a blonde, preparing to accept Brad's invitation to come to L.A. Lucky JJ: Brad turns out to be a hunk, and the sex is great... but JJ senses that something is wrong. Meanwhile, Ben has become a celebrity "presenter" on British TV, but while the whole country goes gaga over his looks, he too feels that something is missing.
Passed to a friend to read and release.
June 4, 2005 - This found its way back to me and is now AVL.
June 4, 2005 - This found its way back to me and is now AVL.
Journal Entry 4 by Antheras at Bingemans Park off Victoria Street in Kitchener, Ontario Canada on Saturday, September 10, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/10/2005 UTC) at Bingemans Park off Victoria Street in Kitchener, Ontario Canada
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RELEASE NOTES:
at the Knitter's Fair being held in the ballroom.
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at the Knitter's Fair being held in the ballroom.
Welcome to BookCrossing!
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Leaving the KW knitters fair I saw what I thought was an interesting cover of a book to be at a knitting function - stillettos? Being nosey as I am I wondered over to the hall table in the reception area of the ballroom at Bingemans and then I found the yellow Bookcrossing note on the front.
I knew exactly what that meant so I snatched up my first find! I have yet to read and release but look forward to doing both :)
CAUGHT IN KITCHENER ONTARIO CANADA
I knew exactly what that meant so I snatched up my first find! I have yet to read and release but look forward to doing both :)
CAUGHT IN KITCHENER ONTARIO CANADA
That's my post above here. I was so excited about finding the book I forgot to log in :)