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Song Title: Temporary Home

Artist: Carrie Underwood

Album: Play On

This week's SOTW both have a special theme. If you listen, you can hear it.

      

Happy Thanksgiving To All! I know I'm a few days late but you'll just have to deal with that :)

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Yours Truly

Book Title: Splendor

Author: Anna Godbersen

Amazon.com Link: http://www.amazon.com/Splendor-Luxe-Novel-Anna-Godbersen/dp/0061626317

Quick Notes: The finale to the fabulous Luxe series, chronicling the lives of Manhattan's hottest socialites.

For Fans Of: Historical fiction, The Luxe series, 1899-1900s, Chick lit

My Overall Rating: A

Pithy Comments: I am a huge fan of The Luxe series, and was not disappointed in this last book in the series. I loved how Godbersen kept me on pins and needles throughout the end and didn't leave any openings. She tied all the loose ends up. I love that! She also had some suprising twists that I never would have expected. This book wasn't quite as good as the first one but was for sure better than the last two. It was great to finally know what happened to Carolina, Diana, Henry, Elizabeth, and Penelope.

The Big Picture: An awesome conclusion to a great series!

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Yours Truly

Next Up: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Note: My readers may have noticed that I said I was going to read The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory. However, as happens often in the real world, I decided to change books. I changed multiple times, actually. I started with the above book, then went to Second Glances by Jodi Picoult and ended up with this book. Thought you might want to know that :)

It's that time of the week again, and I have to admit I had some mixed emotions about this week's SOTWs. There's so many songs to pick! But, as I thought it through, this is one of my new favorite songs (even though the video creeps me out as do ALL Lady GaGa's videos). As with Lady GaGa's other music, this song is way too catchy.

Song Title: Bad Romance

Artist: Lady GaGa

Album: The Fame Monster

Song Title: Party In The USA

Artist: Miley Cyrus

Album: The Time of Our Lives (EP)

I have had a crazy week, so I'm really glad it's over. Thanksgiving is just around the corner!!!! I can't wait to pig out on turkey! LOL

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Yours Truly

To tell you the truth, this week's SOTW wasn't that hard. I'm just going with the two songs I haven't been able to get out of my head ALL day! I love how country music tells a story, and both these songs tell interesting stories that I love to think about. Here you go, song #1:

Song Title: Fifteen

Artist: Taylor Swift

Album: Fearless

Song Title: Welcome to the Future

Album: American Saturday Night

On the radio I heard that he wrote this song after walking through a cemetary and wondering what it would be like in a hundred years. I love the perspective this song spins on life in the 21st century. It's thought provoking and cool.

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Yours Truly

It's hard to imagine how one beautiful young girl rose to the the top so fast!

By now, you all probably know that Taylor Swift took home 4 CMA awards on Wednesday. I am soo, SOOOO happy for her. She really deserved it.

I'm going to be a little selfish now; I was one of the first people who loved Taylor long before she was huge. I loved "Tim McGraw" and "Teardrops on My Guitar" long before everyone else did! LOL I know I'm a b**** but deal with it!

I have to admit, I was a little disappointed when Carrie Underwood didn't win Female Vocalist of the Year. In a race to the finish line, I love Carrie just a little more than Taylor.

And The Loser Of The Night Is...

Kanye. All Kanye. Kanye's infamous jerkish behavior at the VMAs was not only mentioned at the beginning by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood (they spooked a country song by adding Kanye's name) but came up multiple times afterwards. Taylor definitely is the winner in this battle. And as for Kanye, there's only one word that comes into mind...

Douchebag. Yup. Want a piece of me? What.

As you probably noticed, I have two pictures of Taylor Swift. One is from when she won the Horizon Award a long time ago in 2007 (has it only been 2 years?) and the other is her looking beautiful Wednesday night with all her CMA awards. It's hard to imagine how far our dear Taylor has come!

This weeks song of the week is going to be a big showdown. Right now, here are the options:

I have a big decision to make! Now you really can't wait for Monday!

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Yours Truly

Even in times of struggle, we always find hope.

Here's SOTW number one:

Song Title: Manhattan from the Sky

Artist: Kate Voegele

Album: A Fine Mess

I've never been to New York, but I love the story of this song. Now, the next SOTW is because today is just one of those days...

Song Title: It Happens

Artist: Sugarland

Album: Love On The Inside

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Yours Truly

I am very excited to say that Carrie Underwood's new CD comes out tomorrow!!!! I am freaking out right now. In honor of Carrie, the first choice for SOTW is:

Song Title: Cowboy Casanova

Album: Play On

(Cowboy Casanova links are listed under my 2nd blog entry. Click Carrie Underwoood or Cowboy Casanova labels to see.)

I am so stoked about tomorrow! Here's pick #2 for SOTW:

Song Title: Pictures of You

Album: Poison Kiss

You might recognize this song from the Ghosts of Girlfriends Past trailer. It's a beautiful song! I love the lyrics.

To watch the music video of Pictures of You on Youtube: CLICK HERE

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Yours Truly

Fans of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Boleyn Inheritance will love this!