One of Connie's dreams is to find her estranged daughter. Another is to have sex. When she finds her daughter, part owner of a successful toy shop, she is also finally able to find herself and accomplish the dreams she has put off for so long.
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"This is a good book purely for entertainment! For the first time in a while, I found that I didn't want the book to end a certain way, and was just entertained by the path the characters took. I also really enjoyed that it frankly dealt with sexuality for women at different stages of their lives. "
— Leslie (4 out of 5 stars)
“Alternately humorous and moving, Radish’s novel takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of emotions when one woman discovers a totally new sense of empowerment. The characters are quirky and amusing, and the author reveals the unique ability that women have to bond with and support one another.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)“Radish provides her readers with what they expect and will relish—a paean extolling the virtues of sisterhood that encompasses mothers and daughters and a rallying cry encouraging women to seek sexual fulfillment at any age.”
— Booklist“Radish’s characters help readers realize they are not alone in the world and their struggles have been or will be experienced by other women.”
— Albuquerque Journal" Good book. Its a ' you go girl' kind of novel. Premise of the book is a sex toy store.. Woo-hoo. "
— Michelle, 2/18/2014" I finally had to stop reading this one. I've been plowing through it for days and days, and I just can't do it. If there's something more...well, it's not worth reading all this gobbldy goop. If you're into self-actualization in your golden years then you MIGHT like this one, but I'm no where near my golden years, and if it'll take reading this crap to actualize me then I'd rather stay defunct...or what ever the inverse of actualize may, actually, be. Blech. "
— Hendo, 2/15/2014" Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed this book very much. What a read and what an adventure this one mom takes to find not only herself but her daughter as well. These two people learn alot about who they are and what they want along the way. "
— Reader, 2/11/2014" This is a good book purely for entertainment! For the first time in a while, I found that I didn't want the book to end a certain way, and was just entertained by the path the characters took. I also really enjoyed that it frankly dealt with sexuality for women at different stages of their lives. "
— Leslie, 2/10/2014" This really was a nice read and heartwarming. Glad i picked it up. "
— Tami, 2/7/2014" how many times have you made the list of things to do and then lost the list. Imagine being brave enough to start connecting to the list - It's a ride!! "
— Marti, 2/4/2014" I finished this fourth book of Radish's yesterday, and as usual, found a wonderful tale of women's dreams, uncertainties and boundless friendships. I will agree with some of the previous journaler's, and say I too found this one to be a bit "wordy" and repetitive at times, but still a tale worth reading (I *still* think "Elegant Gathering" is my favorite, thus far) "
— Maurean, 1/27/2014" Afun book about spontaneity and trying something new. "
— Annie, 1/26/2014" I enjoyed this book. At our book club we focused more on the idea of having close female friends, which is really paying off. There is certainly a lot of racy stuff in here, so be ware if you pick it up:) "
— Leah, 1/20/2014" I love being able to laugh out loud when reading a book and Kris Radish did not disappoint me! A fun and great read! "
— Mona, 1/6/2014" I thought this would be a quick entertaining read, however it never caught my attention. Every time I grabbed a book, I could never bring myself to finish it. Could have been a great book. "
— Amy, 1/4/2014" I enjoyed reading about life from the perspective of the next generation. Really enjoyed the story, comical. Sometimes the dialogue seemed inappropriate to the character and a story line was meant to shock but didn't. I love the list idea and want to adopt it as my own! "
— Lisa, 1/1/2014" One of my favorite authors and she's local too! "
— Lynn, 12/30/2013" This was wonderful read. Great for us more mature woman. Lovely story about an older woman finding herself and the daughter's she's raised. I went looking for the traveling funeral, and ended up with this. "
— Joanne, 12/19/2013" The girls and I read it and had some good laughs and discussions! "
— Mswapp, 12/7/2013" Fun book, but for all you who would rather avoid books about sex this is not the book for you! "
— Marianne, 12/2/2013" I really like her writing. Very empowering to women. "
— Teresa, 1/23/2013" I loved the mother-daughter reunion, but it quickly got super cheesy. A huge festival is 100% perfect because there are no men?? I understand the comfort/support of an all female gathering, but not all women are amazing - some are cranky or selfish or judgmental because they are human beings. "
— Lauren, 12/17/2012" I loved the title and idea of this book; but didnt absolutely love this book. I wanted more! I love lists, I wanted Connie to run through hers and start living her life! "
— Sara, 12/8/2012" Smutty and trashy! :) I LOVED it! VERY funny and sexy. "
— Jen, 11/14/2012" Who doesn't like book that combines a sex toy shop and unlocking your inner diva?!? "
— Lane, 11/9/2012" The author has a very frantic pace of writing and description. Overall, an inspiring story of what can happen when you stop analyzing and start living. "
— Angela, 10/25/2012" Great read and empowering book for women! "
— Jennifer, 8/11/2012" had me laughing. "
— Erin, 5/11/2012" A midlife crisis for one woman turns into a sexual revelation and a wild adventure. It does get a bit repetitious for reading material, however once again I did like how Radish brings her characters alive for the reader. "
— Deb, 8/23/2011" Very funny read. Caught myself smiling as I was reading. "
— Lori, 3/28/2011" I love being able to laugh out loud when reading a book and Kris Radish did not disappoint me! A fun and great read! "
— Mona, 3/8/2011" I very much related to the plight of this character. Kris Radish niche market is the forty+ women and our challenges and dreams. "
— Maureen, 3/3/2011" This was a funny topic and should have been a great book, just not funny, this was not edited well. "
— Jenny, 1/25/2011" This was an easy read and i finished it in 2 days. It was funny too at times. I would reccomend "
— Jill, 10/13/2010" Yep- A fan of Kris Radish - give her books a try - you'll enjoy them. "
— Patti, 5/28/2010" I liked this book, even though the major theme was this woman empowerment thing...which I don't always get in to. But I love to think of my mom even considering the Diva store... "
— Holly, 4/3/2010" Kris Radish is a great author. She writes for women that's for sure but I loved this book "
— Amy, 2/12/2010Kris Radish is the author of Hearts on a String, The Shortest Distance between Two Women, Searching for Paradise in Parker, PA, The Sunday List of Dreams, Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral, Dancing Naked at the Edge of Dawn, and The Elegant Gathering of White Snows. She grew up dreaming about living a Nancy Drew–like life and always held her own passion for writing very close to her heart. A former journalist, nationally syndicated columnist, magazine writer, and university instructor, she also loves to tell stories about the times she picked night crawlers, served beer to cowboys, worked on a tomato farm, and hung out of the side of a fast moving helicopter. She lives in Florida.
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.