"Why Moms Are Weird" by Pamela Ribon

I've been a fan of Pamela Ribon's writing for years, ever since I began reading her Gilmore Girls recaps on Television Without Pity in 2001 and her blog on pamie.com. Her writing style is smart, funny, and casual. Her first book Why Girls Are Weird is more laugh-out-loud funny, but I prefer the follow-up, Why Moms Are Weird. It's very funny, but has more heart than Girls. (Despite the similar titles, the books have completely unrelated characters and circumstances, so you don't have to worry that you're jumping into a series.)

The book follows the story of Belinda "Benny" Bernstein who flies home to Virginia (she currently lives in Los Angeles) to help out after her mother breaks her leg in a car accident. She deals with her sister's wild nightlife, her mother's active dating life, a house overrun with pets and clutter, and not one but two romances- the boyfriend she left in LA and the cute handyman she hires to help fix up her mother's place.

So, if you're looking for a funny, heartfelt book, I recommend Why Moms Are Weird. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and hopefully you'll thank me for turning you on to this writer.

--Miranda, Circ Assistant