I’ve been in a reading rut lately. I’ve been doing so much un-fun reading for work and school, that fun-fun reading doesn’t seem appealing to me anymore. Okay, I will admit I’ve been reading a lot of graphic novels, but only because there are pictures in them. I haven’t read a single romance— except for a re-read of an all-time favorite classic, Crimson Obsession by Deanna James (does anyone know if she even writes anymore?)— and werewolves and vampires and dragons? Meh. But I was browsing Amazon the other night and found this:

And the blurb—

When new music teacher Ali Mather enters Jeanne Cross’s quiet suburban life, she brings a jolt of energy that Jeanne never expected. Ali has a magnetic personality and looks to match, drawing attention from all quarters. Nonetheless, Jeanne and Ali develop a friendship based on their mutual vulnerabilities. THE LIAR’S DIARY is the story of Ali and Jeanne’s friendship, and the secrets they both keep.

A chilling tour of troubled minds, THE LIAR’S DIARY questions just how far you’ll go for your family and what dark truths you’d be willing to admit—even to yourself.

No werewolves, no vampires (what enters her house “when she is not at home”? Man, it better not be werewolves. Or vampires. Or aliens). But my first thought was, “Ewww, women’s fiction!” [Side note: Can anyone tell me why I seem to have this weird bias against women’s fiction? I’m a woman. I like fiction. Why don’t I like them? (Women’s fiction, that is. Not women. I love women. Women are awesome. But crazy. And yet awesome.)] But this line, “her fear that someone has been entering her house when she is not at home” really sent a chill down my spine. Holy shit. Is it all in her head? Is it for real? I’m biting my nails already. Naturally, I just had to buy it even though I just spent a GILLION BAZILLION dollars at the hospital. Universal Healthcare, I am soooooo ready for you.

Anyway, I hope this book is good. That would at least make the whole eating-ramen-noodles-for-a-week thing worth it.

Update: Oh, lookeeee! It even has a book trailer on YouTube! Man, if I ever get a book trailer done, I hope Jane and Ned will agree to do it. Their video reviews are BRILLIANT.

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