tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post3934880883087097325..comments2024-03-27T12:54:20.598-07:00Comments on The Misadventures Of Super Librarian: Sweet Home ChicagoWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-38202261672687157412013-01-25T08:20:36.944-08:002013-01-25T08:20:36.944-08:00Nath: I loved that the author chose a city for her...Nath: I loved that the author chose a city for her locale, but gave it almost a "small town" quality by focusing on a neighborhood community. It's really lovely. Even with the Chicago setting I think fans of small town romances will like this one!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-6476338778056856892013-01-25T08:19:39.230-08:002013-01-25T08:19:39.230-08:00Tracy: AND the author handles it well. Ethnicity ...Tracy: AND the author handles it well. Ethnicity isn't something you see addressed often in romances, but the ones I'm thinking of had the tendency to descend into really awful stereotypes. Lohmann avoids that entirely.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-12421050910701049332013-01-25T08:07:13.613-08:002013-01-25T08:07:13.613-08:00Ohhh, I'm picking this one up!! :) Finally, so...Ohhh, I'm picking this one up!! :) Finally, something set in a big city! :) Also, I've really been into chefs characters lately!nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-34407626213083961442013-01-24T15:29:51.479-08:002013-01-24T15:29:51.479-08:00Wow, I'm Polish and there are very few books o...Wow, I'm Polish and there are very few books out there that use that ethnicity for a book. I like that aspect!Tracy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538902832996197236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-78769674437354680742013-01-24T09:46:28.384-08:002013-01-24T09:46:28.384-08:00Phyl: You know, I'm not from Chicago - but thi...Phyl: You know, I'm not from Chicago - but this book kinda made me homesick. It has a nice midwestern feel to it. It was nice to read a contemporary romance that didn't have a vague interchangeable sense of place. You could not plunk this story willy-nilly down in another city/town without doing some major rewriting.....Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-79671428452829394152013-01-24T09:43:59.951-08:002013-01-24T09:43:59.951-08:00Brie: Well, bother :( And here I was hoping this ...Brie: Well, bother :( And here I was hoping this would perk things up for you. I did find the first couple of chapters a little bumpy - but things started smoothing out for me right around the "meet cute." <br /><br />I'm surprised how much I liked the foodie aspect. I love food - but talking, writing, generally going "foodie" crazy? Not my thing. Although I will admit to the occasional inappropriate moan of pleasure during a really good meal ;)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-239205657460732962013-01-24T09:23:32.437-08:002013-01-24T09:23:32.437-08:00This sounds like a fun read. And it would be nice ...This sounds like a fun read. And it would be nice to spread a little librarian love. I'll have to pick this one up.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665665401551658932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-67748093011847121952013-01-24T09:02:33.098-08:002013-01-24T09:02:33.098-08:00I’m in the middle of the book now, and I’m struggl...I’m in the middle of the book now, and I’m struggling. I don’t feel the chemistry between the leads, and it’s a shame because your review very accurately describes how many positive elements the story has. I’m also a bit bothered by the (MAYBE SPOILER!) sabotage going on at the restaurant, especially because I think there’s an interesting conflict between Dan and Tilly, and the job and professionalism that gets in the way of their romance, and how to balance both relationships. Adding external conflict feels gimmicky. (END OF MAYBE SPOILER)<br /><br />I really, really like the foodie aspect, the way the city is portrayed and the main characters. And I love how the hero is a bit conceited and whiny. It gives him flaws and depth. As I said, I’m enjoying everything but the romance. I like the hero and heroine as individuals, but as a couple they are not working for me. We’ll see how it goes. Hopefully something will click for me during the second half. <br />Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.com