She’s baaack!
The Queen of Chick Lit is paying us another visit and we’re rolling out the red carpet! (She is the Queen after all!) Last time, she made us this entertaining video (with appearances by her children and other glimpses into her home life!) and today, she reveals five more things that have us LOL’ing. (And we don’t just LOL over anything, people!)
It’s no secret that we love us some Jane Green. Not just because she’s a talented author, but she’s also personable and just downright nice. So it should come as no surprise that her latest novel (out now!), Promises to Keep is also at the top of our list! It’s a story about the hard choices we have to face, about having to be your parent’s child long after you’ve grown up and about the enduring nature of love. And not only do we think you should buy this book because it’s fabulous, but also because 20% of the royalties go to City of Hope!
But you know us, we’re giveaway whores too… so of course we have FIVE copies of Jane’s novel in our hot little hands. Just leave a comment here and you could be the proud new owner of Jane’s latest masterpiece.
And if you’re not already following Jane on Facebook or Twitter, you should. You can get constant updates about her life (she’s a mother of SIX) and her books (Promises to Keep is her 12th!). Plus, she’s hilarious. As you’ll see below…
5 (more) Things Liz and Lisa Didn’t Know about…Jane Green!
1. I am allergic to exercise. Truly. I have been through phases in my life when I try, but…but…I just can’t be bothered. A couple of years ago I quite liked running on a treadmill. I never made it past a mile or so, but it felt quite good. And then I stopped. I spend many nights lying in bed planning to exercise in the morning, and then morning comes and…I still can’t be bothered.
2. I cry when I laugh. Always. This makes mascara-wearing a bit of a liability, and I do not go anywhere without at least four tissues in my bag.
3. I have the patience of a fruit fly, with no attention-span whatsoever. I spent many happy hours at school daydreaming out of windows, and am still not entirely sure how I passed any exams at all. Now they would have diagnosed ADD, but then it was just endless report cards saying: must try harder.
4. Turning forty was one of the best days of my life. Turning forty-one, however, was miserable. I was so geared up about turning forty, it never occurred to me that I was going to continue growing older. Turning forty-two, thankfully, was fine. And if you tell me I look thirty five I will be your best friend forever.
5. According to my husband, I am not a very good driver, but I think I am the best driver in the world. Many people have been known to ride in the passenger seat with one hand hovering on the door handle. I am ashamed to admit I once sent a jogger flying over a hedge. Twin B also claims car sickness whenever he’s in the back, but I think that’s just attention-seeking…
Thanks again, Jane!
xoxo, L&L
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OMG Jane’s allergy to working out is soooooo familiar to me!!! I do the same exact thing, lay in bed at night planning my exercise routine that I will definitely begin the very next day – NOT!!! hahaha,,,, and speaking of Birthdays as she did in #4 – my 49th Birthday is this coming Saturday (June 19th)- and all I can think about is how I will feel next year at this time turning 50! WOW I don’t feel that old, which I guess is a good thing! I actually am looking forward to it! :)
I think I need this book for a birthday present!!! hehehe Thanks Ladies! xoxo
Beth–I think we all have that allergy! Happy early birthday! xo
I am so in love with Jane!!! I want to make out with her, she’s fabulous…seriously like a girlfriend I’d love to have and hang out with. And I dig her books.
Crystal– every time she stops by the site, I fall in love with her a little more!
Love her! Read almost all of her books and can’t wait to check this one out! Winning a copy would be a great bonus! Thanks for posting another ’5 things,’ I always look forward to these posts!
I tend to be a daydreamer too. I usually think about what I want to write about. I’d love to win this book! I’ve read all of her books and love her writing style!
Anna- you’re welcome! Thanks for your comments!
Melissa- I love that, despite being such a successful author (to put it mildly), that she’s so down to earth!
CLP, I know, I ADORE her!!! Big girl crush over here! xoxo
I love me some Jane Green! I have read all of her books and always anticipate her next novel. I cannot wait to get my hands on her newest one.
Sunny, I just started it and I am LOVING it! Good Luck! xo
LOVE Jane’s books. One of my favorite authors!!! I would love to win :)
She is so amazing! I’m a Jane Greene junkie and can’t wait to get my hands on this one! I love, love, love that she “can’t be bothered” with exercise! What a wonderfully honest comment. I hope I get there some day! Thanks, Liz and Lisa, for showcasing one of my faves. As always, you girls rock!
Thanks Heidi! so glad you enjoyed! xo
Jen. Good luck! xo
I’m a huge JG fan back to her Jemima J days and have loved her progession as an author! Her books are laugh out loud funny and relatable at the same time. She truly knows the female psyche and wit and I can’t wait to get my hands on this book! Love the blog and would be more than happy to review/contribute in any way!
This book looks fab! I’d love to win a copy!
Lisa,
I couldn’t agree more! I love how friendly she was at the book signing I went to in NJ last year. :)
Melissa
Can’t wait to add Jane’s latest book to my pile of summer reading books!
OMG, OMGosh,…..LOVE, LOVE, LOVE…..(that’s alot of yelling for 7a.m…sorry)…..Jane Green! She rocks! I devour her books.
loves her humor and wit on her facebook comments . . . would like to see if her book reflects this . . . 8-)
“Can’t be bothered,” to exercise?!? OMG, I’m pretty sure I. Love. Jane.
Oh, the honesty … I wish she lived next door – instead of the spandex-wearing “Barbie doll” who is at the gym at 6:30 a.m. EVERY day, making me feel SO much more like the sloth I am! ; ). Have only read one of her books so far … LOVED it! SO looking forward to reading all the rest! : )
LOVE this and have always been a fan of Jane’s books. Just bought my copy yesterday and added it to my ever-growing pile of books to read this summer. Yay for good books to read!!
Katie- Jemima J is one of our faves! Thanks for commenting!
Michelle- Good luck :)
Melissa- Oh, you’ve MET her- as in “in person”? I have not had that privilege yet, but look forward to it!
Joan- The Today Show called it the perfect beach read!
Jill- It’s okay to get excited this early! It’s your right! What else do we have to be thrilled about at 7?
Elisa- her wit is always in there! We have no doubt this book will not disappoint ;)
Jules- Love her honesty!
Christa- Welcome! And please stop back by and let us know what you think of the book!
Now this is someone I can relate to on many accounts!!! I haven’t read any of her books yet but once I’ve looked them up they sound terrific. So glad to have found a new author to read!!
Jennifer- Ohhh… you’ve just opened yourself up to a whole new world! Jane Green is one of the best!
Jennifer, you’ll love her! I LOVED Beach House-you should pick up that one next! thanks for commenting! xo
OMG – I love Jane Green! I got hooked with Jemima J – I cannot believe she’s a mother of 6 and has had the time to write 12 books!! WOW!! Thanks for giving away the book – I hope I win!!!
Jill- she really puts us all to shame doesn’t she? :)
Jane Green is one of those authors you feel like you know because her books just invite you in and engage you like the conversation of a good friend. I think it’s great that 20% of the royalties go to charity. Can’t wait to read Promises to Keep!
Mary Beth- We couldn’t agree with you more!
Love Jane Green! Cannot wait to read the new book!!
I think you look younger than 35!
Charia, We love her too, so glad you came by! xo
LeDawn, she totally does, right?
Would love a copy of this one…and I too am allergic to exercise!
Gina- who isn’t? ha. Thanks for the comment!
Love it !
I must admit I share JG’s allergy to excercise as well as my beau tends to think I paid someone off at the DMV to obtain my drivers license. That said I love everything JG has ever written. Her writing is so real and true to life as much as a fictional book can be. it would be an honor to win “Promises To Keep” I read about the making of this book in my local newspaper and am looking forward to it!
Hilarious! I especially love the driving bit! I too think I’m the greatest driver, but one time you put the car on 2 wheels while going a little too fast around a turn and you never hear the end of it! :)
I, too, think I’m allergic to exercise sometimes. I’d rather curl up with Jane’s book!
Carolyn–her exercise “reveal” seems to be getting the most attention. Love her candor!
Catherine- Doesn’t everyone think they’re a great driver? I do…
Susan- I hear that!
LOVE her! My book club is reading The Beach House right now. Can not believe she has 6 kids and I feel crazed with 2. Turning 40 was fabulous for me too, it really is the new 30.
Julie, good to know about 40, it is(too) fast approaching for me! And I feel the same way about the kids thing!
Jane Green is a fantastic author. I love her books!!!!
LOVE Jane Green–her books are like talking to an old friend–you can relate to them and I never get tired of rereading them! Can’t wait to read the new book!
This sounds like such a fab book! I can’t wait to read it. Nothing will top “Book Ends” for me though :) x
I’m allergic to exercise too! Can’t wait to read this book!
Too funny! I love Jane Green … and I love CLIND too! :) OH! A while back I read that Jemima J was going to be a Lifetime movie. Has anyone heard anything else about that?
Love her! And 6 kids?? Where does she find the time to write??
I’d love a copy of this book :)
Would love a copy!
Thanks so much for posting those “5 Things Liz & Lisa Didn’t Know About…”! I am a huge fan of Jane Green myself, and I’ve been reading her books since 2008. I just finished Jemima J today, which I loved (to be honest I think it could be very well adapted to the big screen!); It’s now one of my favourites along with Bookends and The Beach House. A copy of Promises to Keep would be very much welcome – ha ha!
I had never heard of your blog before, but after some browsing I found it to be a lot of fun :) Your blog the title and layout of which I adore, is incredible… Keep up the good work, ladies! xo from France ~
I love Jane Green’s books! And her 5 things are very funny – especially the one about being allergic to exercise . . . . maybe that has been my problem all along!
Michele, me too!
Vaishali, I agree, her books are so easy to read, love them!
Jane, oh, that was a good one too! xo
Kathy, me too! Especially anything that involves going to the gym.
Susan, thanks! and i think I’ve read that too, wouldn’t that be awesome?
Rachel, Good luck! xo
Stephanie, We’ll enter ya! Thanks for the comment!
Thanks Jordi! We’re so happy you found us! xo
Colleen, me too, tell me about it!
Jane, you’re not 42. You are 18 with 24 years experience! I don’t feel an age, but 50 is looming over my head next month! I swear I’m still 40 in my heart. And I’m with you when people say “No way! You, 50?!”, they make my week!
<3 Jane Green! Hope I win!
Hi, love all Jane Green’s books – just found this site, will be visiting again! Cheers, Jan.
I have been wanting to pick up this book!!! Crossing my fingers because this is my favorite giveaway yet.
Karen, I know, Jane looks great!
Good Luck Kat!
Jan, SO glad you found us! Please come back again! xoxo
Lauri, I’ll cross my fingers for you! xo
She seems so down to earth!
Sounds like a great book for a great cause.
I agree with #4. Turning 40 was no problem, but it is the after that is hard.
Can’t wait to read!
Kim, hope you enjoy! =)
Runner20, Thanks for the comment! xo
I would love to win a copy of “Promises to Keep.” Thanks for the Jane Green interview.
Ciao Bellas,
Ardee-ann
Love Jane Green and her stories. Can’t wait to read this new one!
I adore her and her books…plus she lives in my home state so bonus points !! I too think I am a decent driver but my husband can barely stand going to the post office with me. :-}
A great insight to one of my favourite authors whose books I look forward to every year. Thanks x
Ardee-ann, Good luck! xo
Jean Shen, thanks for the comment!
Erin, My husband is for sure the better driver in our family…but don’t tell him I said that!
Toria, you’re welcome! xo
Wow, six kids and she can write like that?! I’m so jealous…
Essie- she baffles us!
Love Jane Green – can’t wait to read her new book!
Ooohh!! I hope I win a copy of this book!! I can’t wait to read it!
I would also love to see Jemima J turned into a movie…..that’s my fave JG book!
Thank you so much for this giveaway! Jane is one of my favorite authors! I love her books!!
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Cara, It looks great! xo
Seana, I know, isn’t Jemima J the BEST?
Angie D, we do too! Thanks for the comment!