Thanks for sharing the Jackie Collins documentary. I read a number of her books when I was in my late teens/early twenties and remember really enjoying the stories. I don't recall a lot of salacious detail? But I do remember thinking the women in the books felt powerful, which was why I liked them. I'm sure viewed through today's lens, the stories are all sorts of problematic, but for when they were published, I think they were important. Just like 50 Shades. Love them or hate them, books like these open doors for readers and writers!
I read In a Holidaze last year and loved it. I get what you mean about holding onto books just in case, though. I do the same. Preorder certain authors and then wait six months to read the book because I'm so afraid it won't be what I need (want) it to be. :D
And agreed on Single All the Way. We need more LGBTQ+ rom coms minus the drama and full of tropey goodness. :)
Yeah, I think I may need to try a Jackie Collins book. One of my 2022 reading goals is to read some old school romances since I didn't grow up reading romance. I want to see how the roots of the genre grew over time.
And yes, you're so right about the tropey goodness in Single All the Way. So fun to watch. Have a great holiday!
I just watched Single All the Way this afternoon and loved it! I agree with all of your review. I was smiling through it and laughing at the family interactions. Definitely recommend it and would watch it again.
Thanks for sharing the Jackie Collins documentary. I read a number of her books when I was in my late teens/early twenties and remember really enjoying the stories. I don't recall a lot of salacious detail? But I do remember thinking the women in the books felt powerful, which was why I liked them. I'm sure viewed through today's lens, the stories are all sorts of problematic, but for when they were published, I think they were important. Just like 50 Shades. Love them or hate them, books like these open doors for readers and writers!
I read In a Holidaze last year and loved it. I get what you mean about holding onto books just in case, though. I do the same. Preorder certain authors and then wait six months to read the book because I'm so afraid it won't be what I need (want) it to be. :D
And agreed on Single All the Way. We need more LGBTQ+ rom coms minus the drama and full of tropey goodness. :)
Yeah, I think I may need to try a Jackie Collins book. One of my 2022 reading goals is to read some old school romances since I didn't grow up reading romance. I want to see how the roots of the genre grew over time.
And yes, you're so right about the tropey goodness in Single All the Way. So fun to watch. Have a great holiday!
I just watched Single All the Way this afternoon and loved it! I agree with all of your review. I was smiling through it and laughing at the family interactions. Definitely recommend it and would watch it again.
It was so fun!