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Austin native Sarah Bird is a journalist and screenwriter who has authored several novels showcasing humor and insight into human relationships. She pens a zany look at the lives of three sorority sisters at the University of Texas. Mary Jo's caustic comments about love and life can't conceal her confusion about both, but liberated baptist Fayrene and party girl Collie help Mary Jo cope in a white, patriarchal world. "Sophisticated wit ... Endearingly eccentric characters."-Kirkus Reviews
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"A librarian bud recommended this author, and this book in particular, to give me another perspective on Texas culture. This book is set with the Alamo House sorority sisters at the University of Texas, and in a comical way, details their chaos and torment by the Sigma Upsilon Kappas (aka SUKs)fraternity across the street. Two of the main characters are employed at the LBJ Library, where they are archiving Lady Bird's mementos (which is a side story that contributes to the overall plot). It was a hilarious read, and has a wonderfully redeeming ending after the Alamo House sister retaliate against the attacks of the SUKs. I plan to find more of Sarah Young's books, as her writing style is very entertaining."
— L (4 out of 5 stars)
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Sophisticated wit ... Endearingly eccentric characters.
— Kirkus Reviews
Alamo House Listener Reviews
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" I read this when it originally came out and loved it. Its set at the University of Texas (and has some really funny sections involving working at the LBJ library). "
— Sue, 2/9/2014 -
" Fun to read - especially while living in Austin! "
— Jeanne, 1/17/2014 -
" I loved the setting (I miss Austin!!), and it was funny with a satisfying ending. "
— Shannon, 1/11/2014 -
" Amusing and easy read. Probably more amusing for Texans and those who went to UT. "
— Christine, 12/13/2013 -
" This book had some interesting UT and Austin elements in it, but other than that, not much for me. "
— Kristen, 9/28/2013 -
" I can't believe I read the whole thing. But very funny in parts. Early chic lit? "
— John, 9/5/2013 -
" Another fun read from Bird--this time about an eccentric bunch of female grad students who live right across from a wild frat house and wage war on them...great story of female friendship. "
— Marie, 8/7/2013 -
" This is one of only a handful of books that I just can't finish. I wanted to like it but yet it sits untouched after months. "
— Christie, 5/19/2013 -
" as a longhorn i found it funny but not side splitting. cute read "
— Andie, 2/27/2013 -
" Memorable characters. The story stayed in my mind after I finished the book. "
— Janice, 2/16/2013 -
" I loved Sarah Bird's, "The Mommy Club." This one takes place in Austin and got me hooked from the first page. Misfits join forces to fight frat boys. "
— Colleen, 2/7/2013 -
" meh. funny, but meh. "
— Christyweber1, 11/1/2012 -
" Had to borrow this via ILL bc WCPL doesn't own it; it was a blast from the past-- female grad students, Austin Texas, mid 1980s... like being there again. "
— Debdanz, 3/7/2012 -
" What a great read! I just loved Sarah Bird's character development. I also found myself laughing out loud all through the book. I'm sad that the story had to end! "
— Kim, 2/22/2012 -
" I believe the subtitle is "Women Without Men, Men Without Brains." Loved this when it first came out - I need to reread to see if it still holds up. I love that her main character worked as a flunky processing collections @ the LBJ library. "
— Nancy, 12/22/2011 -
" Loved it. Read and re-read. Hilarious history of a bygone time. "
— Faith, 9/22/2011 -
" Living in a woman's co-op at the University of Texas across from a fraternity. "
— Jennifer, 7/9/2011 -
" Funny Texas frat humor "
— Jo, 5/31/2011 -
" When I went to Austin to visit my friend Lisa, she not only recommended this book, but she gave me her copy. I like people who give away books. "
— Julie, 5/18/2011 -
" Lots of cliches. I'm partial to it, though, because I was also stuck processing in the stacks at LBJ Library. Bird has got that place DOWN. "
— steffie, 2/5/2011 -
" Memorable characters. The story stayed in my mind after I finished the book. "
— Janice, 2/2/2011 -
" I can't believe I read the whole thing. But very funny in parts. Early chic lit? "
— John, 6/22/2009 -
" Fun to read - especially while living in Austin! "
— Jeanne, 4/18/2009 -
" Living in a woman's co-op at the University of Texas across from a fraternity. "
— Jennifer, 12/26/2008 -
" What a great read! I just loved Sarah Bird's character development. I also found myself laughing out loud all through the book. I'm sad that the story had to end! "
— Kim, 12/14/2008 -
" I loved the setting (I miss Austin!!), and it was funny with a satisfying ending. "
— Shannon, 11/22/2008 -
" as a longhorn i found it funny but not side splitting. cute read "
— Andie, 10/30/2008 -
" I read this when it originally came out and loved it. Its set at the University of Texas (and has some really funny sections involving working at the LBJ library). "
— Sue, 5/12/2008 -
" Another fun read from Bird--this time about an eccentric bunch of female grad students who live right across from a wild frat house and wage war on them...great story of female friendship. "
— Marie, 4/7/2008 -
" I loved Sarah Bird's, "The Mommy Club." This one takes place in Austin and got me hooked from the first page. Misfits join forces to fight frat boys. "
— Colleen, 2/2/2008 -
" I believe the subtitle is "Women Without Men, Men Without Brains." Loved this when it first came out - I need to reread to see if it still holds up. I love that her main character worked as a flunky processing collections @ the LBJ library. "
— Nancy, 10/25/2007 -
" Amusing and easy read. Probably more amusing for Texans and those who went to UT. "
— Christine, 10/24/2007 -
" Lots of cliches. I'm partial to it, though, because I was also stuck processing in the stacks at LBJ Library. Bird has got that place DOWN. "
— steffie, 4/1/2007
About Sarah Bird
Sarah Bird is the author of several novels. She is a columnist for Texas Monthly and has written for the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Glamour, and Mademoiselle, among other publications. Her novel Above the East China Sea was long-listed for the Dublin International Literary Award.
About Danielle Ferland
Danielle Ferland performed in her first Broadway musical production, Sunday in the Park with George, at the age of thirteen. She is best known for her Drama Desk-nominated role as Little Red Riding Hood in the original 1987 Broadway production of Into the Woods. She also appeared in theatrical productions of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, and Moliere’s Tartuffe.