Mimi wiped her nose with the back of her hand. to the tune of the old, Shit, she thought. Gospel According to Coco Chanel: Life Lessons From The World's Most Elegant Woman, In Praise of Difficult Women: Life Lessons From 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules, How Georgia Became O'Keeffe: Lessons On The Art Of Living, Julia Child Rules: Lessons On Savoring Life, How to Hepburn: Lessons on Living from Kate the Great, Yeah, No. It was so awful it made her laugh. At the American Express office, in one of the two or three places in Zaire where they had American Express offices, Mimi left this message: Mouse FitzHenry, phone home. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. I wanted to/ expected to like this book perhaps because I love everything Jane Smiley publishes and she liked it. It's bad. "The New York Times"It is a testament to Karbos skill at high comedy that the ending of this book a funeral rather than a wedding leaves you smiling. collect person-to-person from frances fithenry!". The assistants to the agents at least had chairs with arms. The Diamond Lane by Karen Karbo Published by Hawthorne Books Publication date: September 23rd 2014 Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, Satire Your Local Book Store, Amazon Life here was weighted with the vague feeling that if anything was happening, it was happening wherever one wasn't. Even through the snow she sounded uneasy and a little suspicious. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Give it a listen and tell us your favorite track: 1. Did you send that thing out to what's his name?" Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Diamond Lane, Los Angeles, California. More importantly, we have developed a loyal community of readers and writers. A flawless, page-turning storyWith its laugh aloud moments and a cast of brilliantly drawn characters, this is a tale to treasure. It kind of reminds me of Get Shorty, in that it's about how terrible and wonderful the film industry is. Please. . Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. I admit to being thrown off a little bit having to wade my own way through the terminology, etc, but found that I loved it. And Rocky". Alyssia came over and rubbed her back between her shoulder blades. The day after it happened she called in sick. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Diamond Lane. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. Related To James Creel, Barbara Creel, Ryan Creel, Courtney Creel, Debbie Creel. She was not anorexic, but would love to figure out how to be for about two weeks a month. The third result is Philip Jackson age 40s in San Ramon, CA in the Windemere neighborhood. He owned the requisite gold Rolex but was afraid to wear it for fear it'd get dinged up, wet, or stolen. Solly had already deposited the tiny wadded-up Saran Wrap ball at her elbow and was poised in the doorway of his office. "the Los Angeles Times"This kind of novel is a devil to pull off . "I need Rocky Martini.". I read this book because I heard a stellar review of it on NPR and the reviews here were all positive, which almost never happens, so I figured it must be good. 4m. Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. What happened to people dying in their sleep at eighty-five? This group is for anyone whose interest in History goes beyond textbooks. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Solly seemed both baffled and repulsed. GENERATION EX: Tales from the Second Wives Club, How to Hepburn: Lessons on Living from Kate the Great, Julia Child Rules: A serial killer whose signature was "Gone But Not Forgotten" reappears years after the last murder. Mouse, meanwhile, caving in to maternal pressure, agrees to marry Tony and then proceeds, with the help of an old flame, to film around her unwitting fianc a documentary on the entire process of their betrothal called. Who else made documentaries in Africa? . Sometimes, when Solly infuriated her, when he accused her of being stupid, negligent, unappreciative of the importance of talking to New York at nine-thirty in the morning, she went to the Xerox room and found another drudge who had in some way been driven over the edge. With its laugh-aloud moments and a cast of brilliantly drawn characters, this is a tale to treasure. Her other two adult novels, The Diamond Lane and Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me, were also named New York Times Notable Books. She resigned herself to being a mess. When Mimi heard the Gourmet-on-Wheels vendor rattling through the front door of the office, she locked herself in the bathroom and chewed sugarless gum so as not to be tempted. Kathleen Gerard, blogger at Diamond, Lazarus (Larry) Diamond, Jessie Diamond (born Yoken), Diamond, Diamond, Capuano (born Diamond), Gregory Diamond, Diamond, Fletcher (born Diamond), Lazarus Diamond, Jessie Diamond (born Yoken), Diamond, Diamond, Diamond, June 30 1936 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007. Menu. Solly had already deposited the tiny wadded-up Saran Wrap ball at her elbow and was poised in the doorway of his office. Reid was formerly a senior partner with Big . They're drilling a hole in her head. ", "You are?" Then, the next morning, a modern-day miracle: Mouse returned her call. George Vancouver was the son of a Dutch-born customs official in the port of Kings Lynn in Norfolk. Quickly looking forward to my next book to coverup this one. More than just an inclusive bio of Hemingway. "It's all relative.". Take all the time you need.". "Maybe Alyssia has some Kleenex, or, or something." When Mouse Fitzhenry returns to Los Angeles after spending 16 years in Africa as a film maker, she finds her life complicated by her mother's insistence that she and Tony, her long-time boyfriend, get married; her attraction to her old flame Ivan; and the films that both Tony and Ivan intend to make about her life. Mimi suddenly felt good and calm, but kept on with the deep breathing. Alan Philips We found 34 records for Alan Philips in AL, CA and 17 other states. The novel was originally published in 1991 and reissued by Hawthorne Books in 2014, which must mean something, right? Mimi saw it one day when she was sending off some life insurance forms. And collect? In this rollicking second novel, Karbo ( Trespassers Welcome Here ) reveals familiar subjects--the phony glitz of Hollywood, the fairy-tale lure of love and marriage--with precision, compassion and humor as if we are seeing them for the very first time. He stood behind her, loudly fondling the change in his pockets. Her choices were famously unconventionalrejecting family life in favor of her career. 5,096 likes. Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do-do-dodo, Fatman!" Alyssia was a Yale graduate with curly brown hair, squinty eyes, and lips so full Mimi wondered if she'd gone in for silicone injections. A bit dated, but being from Southern California, I enjoyed all the silliness of living in L.A. Not the best book I ever read, but it keep my interest and made me laugh. Save your money. The second best result is Philip E Lane age 40s in Media, PA. Nancy Pearl on NPR to discuss Karen Karbos novel, The Diamond Lane. Reminded me a lot of episodes from the first few seasons. At the house some African girl with a fluty voice answered the phone and told her to call Zaire. All rights reserved. You show great compassion and fondness for your characters but not so theirForward, Nancy Pearl Fights Rainy Day Blues With A Satire, by Marcie Sillman. It was one of my favorites when it first came out, and to find it again in a beautiful, beautiful presentation beautiful cover, everything about it. Everything suddenly seemed unfairly ironic, which was troubling. Haley says "his wife and her kids!" The Diamond Lane Paperback - September 23, 2014 by Karen Karbo (Author), Jane Smiley (Introduction) 21 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $12.70 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $19.95 5 Used from $3.16 2 New from $19.95 2 Collectible from $9.75 Paperback $7.00 14 Used from $3.91 5 New from $6.99 As an enthusiast for the age of sail who earns his livelihood writing and lecturing about ships and the sea, my heart sank at first when I heard that an aging celebrity comedian had written a history of the Erebus. Anyone who has a sister I think will adore this book. ", "Crrrrrrrrr God," said the other end of the line. I loved showing that Dylan is happy, meaning that it was a nice ending to his character. Please try your request again later. asked Solly. . While I enjoy reading books that cover actual events and actual people, I al. "What's going on?" Thank you for answering. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014, A good read. Mimi was sure that was where Mouse worked. 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