Robin Jones Gunn

Dear Readers,

I thought I had read all of the Sisterchick books by Robin Jones Gunn.  Imagine my surprise and delight when I found one I had not read.  SisterChicks in Gondolas was released in 2006 and for some reason I did not read it.  I have no idea why I didn’t read it, it is the one that heads to Venice Italy, which is as most of you know is one of those countries I would like to visit someday. 

Jenna has been on her own for many years.  After her husband walked out on her and their 3 month old daughter she has been in control of her life.  Because of her divorce Jenna is convinced she can’t do great things for God anymore, that is until the night she hears “you’re not done yet. “  Not sure what that means, she agrees to go and serve as a cook for a friend’s retreat in Venice. 

Sue goes along mostly to have a break. She and her family have had a very very difficult 5 years, with lots of adjustments to things that have happened.  Sue just needs to just breathe again and find herself.  She isn’t really planning on doing that while helping Jenna serve, but she is willing to spend a few days in Venice.

In the tradition of all the Sisterchicks books, this one will make you laugh, maybe shed a few tears and start planning a trip to Italy.  The two ladies do what I want to do if I ever visit Italy, rent an apartment there and walk around the neighborhoods, not just all the tourist-y spots.   That is what makes life interesting, the people we meet and in turn increase the size of our world.

Happy Reading

Robin Jones Gunn

Dear Readers,

Ok for those of you living in West Michigan and those of you with Dutch heritage no matter where you live will want to read this book. The Sisterchicks head off to the Netherlands. Yes I know that is one place I never thought of as a fun place to go. Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes changed my mind. It makes the country sound like the place to go.

Summer and Noelle have been penpals since elementary school. They have never met, just become best friends by long distance. Sharing much through letters and emails. Watching each family grow, sharing heartaches and happiness. The one thing they both longed for was to meet.

Summer gets a test result back that is she is sure is going to change her life forever. Her breast exam comes back abnormal. She just knows that nothing will be the same again and decides on the spur of the moment to visit Noelle. She buys tickets, makes plans and tells her family that she is going on her own adventure.

Flying into Amsterdam, Summer wonders if she did the right thing. She is over whelmed by all the new things. But as soon as she meets Noelle she knows she did the right thing. They are like to long lost sisters, who just have to get know each other again. They are soon laughing and totally enjoying themselves.

Robin with her usual humor and joy writes a great story. It is full of fun, friendship and even silliness. Whether our dynamic duo are tip toeing through the tulips or having adventures in wooden shoes, Robin makes this sound like the trip of a life time. I don't know about you, but with every one of these books I have wanted to pack my bags, call my best friend and leave tomorrow. So see you at the airport...

Happy Reading