A great friend

From time to time I come across a book review on one of your blogs and think "this isn't the book for me, but XXX would really enjoy this!" When that happens I email that particular friend and tell her about the book, and that is usually the end of it ... but not this time.

A while back I read this post by author Katherine Center. I had never heard of her, but her books sounded like perfect matches for several of my friends who are new moms. So I emailed them the titles and a bit about the books (EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL and THE BRIGHT SIDE OF DISASTER) and promptly forgot all about it.

Last week I got an email from my best friend, Stacy. We've been best friends since age 4, and even though we don't see each other as much as we'd like (just a few times a year) we still email/talk whenever possible. Her message was a quick one-liner: I just finished reading Everything is Beautiful and I loved it - thanks!

What?! I immediately emailed her back: Wow! You actually read it - that's great! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Her reply came quickly: As soon as you told me about it I requested it from the library. I always trust whatever you recommend.

*smile* Now THAT is a great friend. I can't believe that I never knew she took me so seriously. I'm feeling pretty good about myself right now.

There was a review of EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL posted recently at this site (and there's a chance to win a copy for yourself as well). Hop over and take a look at it, and be sure to watch the book trailer. I'd love to know what you think about it.

I also want to know ... do you recommend books to friends? What about books you haven't read? Do your friends ever read what you recommend? What have their responses been?