What did you guys think of The Happiness Project??? I really liked it. I thought that the way the book was set up (focusing on one thing each month) was really good. I could have done without the blog comments from her readers, but that was the only thing that I didn't like.
Of course, with all "self help" genre books, you kind have to pick and choose what works for you and what doesn't. Since it was also a memoir, there were specific tasks and goals that didn't fit with me. (For example, I'm not married and I don't have kids...) But, the messages and overall goals can be applied quite universally.
Let me know what you think in the comments!
This month:
Okay, so when I pick out books at the Georgetown public library I like to pick out a book from each "room." Picking out a book from the young adult fiction room is definitely my guilty pleasure. I recently pulled L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad and I loved it. It's obviously not going to win any awards, but I liked it for what it is ;-)
(I also plan on checking out the rest of the series!)
xoxo
I LOVED The Happiness Project! Gretchen really inspired me to try a similar project in my own life, which I think I will try this summer once university's done for the year. I also love that she is so approachable- her blog and website is so interactive and she actually emailed me copies of templates she used in making her own project. So cool!!!
ReplyDeleteI've read Lauren Conrad's books. They're fun, quick reads and really interesting to read what it was like for her to film the show!
ReplyDeleteYoung Adult fiction is my guilty pleasure, too! Loved the LA Candy series!
ReplyDeleteI've already read this! Wasn't crazy about the style, but enjoyable nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Happiness Project. Although I've definitely found some of the advice not too applicable, many of the tips she suggests have made a significant impact on my happiness. My favorite? The one minute rule!
ReplyDeleteI've already read L.A. Candy, young adult fiction is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine, and have to say, I kind of loved it. Fun, light and amusing it's a nice quick read. Cool to know that there are other people who enjoyed them! :)
L.A. Candy books are the perfect beach read! I read them all last summer.
ReplyDeleteNever read any of the Lauren Conrad books but I hear they're good :)
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I've always enjoyed seeing what books your book club is reading, but I had never started reading them for myself. The other day when I was leaving my college's library, I saw The Happiness Project and remembered that it was part of The College Prepster book club. I started reading and have hardly been able to put it down. I agree that some of her tips aren't as applicable, but overall, I feel like I've been put into a better frame of mind because of it! Long story short, your pick really made my week better :)
ReplyDeleteI love the L.A. Candy books! I agree with Melissa they are the perfect beach or vacation read! I just picked up her newest one the other day! I can't wait to read it! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI love switching up genres!! I read the whole L.a. Candy series and they are all really fun reads!
ReplyDeleteI love switching up genres!! I read the whole L.a. Candy series and they are all really fun reads!
ReplyDeleteI love the L.A. Candy series! They are great beach reads to take your mind off of reality. It was interesting to try and see how it "matched" up to actual drama that happened on The Hills.
ReplyDeleteI Have to say I haven't read this yet but as a huge lover of chick lit I will, I has placed it in my bookcase. I'll probably tackle it after I finish Sisterhood forever. Which I must say I am pleasantly surprised that I like. I almost can't put it down. :-)
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