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Why Girls Are Weird
Author: Pamela Ribon

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Publisher: Downtown Press
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780743469807 - ISBN-10: 0743469801
Publication Date: 7/1/2003
Pages: 320

Book Description:
She was just writing a story.

When Anna Koval decides to creatively kill time at her library job in Austin by teaching herself HTML and posting partially fabricated stories about her life on the Internet, she hardly imagines anyone besides her friend Dale is going to read them. He's been bugging her to start writing again since her breakup with Ian over a year ago. And so what if the "Anna K" persona in Anna's online journal has a fabulous boyfriend named Ian? It's not like the real Ian will ever find out about it.


The story started writing itself.

Almost instantly Anna K starts getting e-mail from adoring fans that read her daily postings religiously. One devotee, Tess, seems intent on becoming Anna K's real-life best friend and another, a male admirer who goes by the name of "Ldobler," sounds like he'd want to date Anna K if she didn't already have a boyfriend. Meanwhile, the real Anna can't help but wonder if her newfound fans like her or the alter ego she's created. It's only a matter of time before fact and fiction collide and force Anna to decide not only who she wants to be with, but who she wants to be.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Marci S. (MarciNYC) wrote on 7/16/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

The first chapter had me in stitches -- oh my! Yes, I did strange things with my Barbie dolls, so I could totally relate. The rest of the book was up and down, but overall I liked it. The "tiny wooden hand" story made me laugh, but it was the stinky feet that had me crying.

I enjoyed this book overall - heck, the cover has always made me laugh not to mention the title. (My sister says that it's an appropriate book for me, a weirdo, to read.)

Alexis T. (Kyrissaean) wrote on 8/23/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

There were definitely several interesting things going on in this book! It had a lot of slow sections (in the way that I tend to find all true chick lit slow) but at the same time I always wanted to know what was going to happen. The fact that this was written by someone who experienced some of the first moments of internet fame herself made a lot of difference, I think - it gave the book a little extra edge, and I could see a lot of the plot actually happening. People on the internet can certainly be a little larger than their real lives, in ways just like the ones that come up here.

I wonder how I would have felt about this book if I'd read it when it first came out. It's wild how fast the internet has seeped into our lives. A few years ago I'd never met anyone in real life who I'd first met online, and online dating seemed sketchy at best, but now those things are totally normal. Just when exactly was it that things like the events portrayed in this book started to seem like they could easily happen? I'm not even sure, which is what I meant about the internet moving in at a "fast seep."

And as for the story itself, like I said, slow but I still wanted to know the rest. I liked Anna, liked LDobler and Smith. Actually I wanted to know more about the other characters besides Anna, especially LDobler. The pop culture references were fun too.

Sharal H. (sharalsbooks) wrote on 11/25/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I found this book to be very entertaining with many laugh out loud moments. I thought Anna was a very strong character with a lot of spirit.

Susan T. (reallylily) wrote on 11/23/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really liked this book - It is tempting to call it chick lit, but I found the main character more realistic than in your typical chick lit book. The main character seemed very human to me, and made mistakes that were easy to relate to. I think this author really has a unique style.

Valerie P. (vprosser) wrote on 6/16/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I picked up this book just for my bookshelf to trade. When I actually looked at it, I read pieces here & there, and then decided to read the entire thing in a day. It was great...not what I was expecting at all. I don't usually read chick-lit, and this was a pleasant, funny surprise. I am glad I read it!

Stephanie L. (Mokona) wrote on 10/26/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Good story, I think we've all been in a situation like this, albeit not as extreme as Anna's.... :) The story was a little slow at times, and it seemed like the book just ends, not really wrapping up very well. Some of Anna's entries were hilarious, and it's a good lesson for us "bloggers" or with sites. ;)


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Salimah M. wrote on 8/3/2009...


So I expecting to love this book immediately, from all the glowing reviews.
And I did love this book- it just took a few entries to warm up.

I loved it so much that I found myself rolling on the couch laughing-
and thats really rare for me. I am not a pity laugher.

Read this book-
It is funny, and well written. The Characters are like-able (Dale is perfect!)
Don't be fooled- it is still Chick-lit, but it is what I wish more chick-lit was like.

Oh, and a word of advice-
Wear your Depends!

Katie L. wrote on 7/21/2009...


This was a decent book. It wasn't as good as her other book, Why Mom's are weird.

Marna C. (feritgrrl) wrote on 1/27/2009...


I did enjoy this story of a somewhat aimless, librarian/actress who gets caught up in the partially imaginary world she creates for herself on-line through her web site. Plot involves dealing with lingering past relationaship issues and discovering one's true self. Along the way is the aforementioned plot hiccup- the main character fudges facts in her on line blog and the new love interest is shocked (Shocked!) that everythig she wrote was not 100% true and he doesn't know if he could have a relationship that isn't completely open and honest. Please, not only is this plot device older than dirt, but it seems completely unrealistic in this day and (internet) age considering the situation set out by the book. Some truly inspired moments--all I can say is "tiny wooden hand"- and offer the warning to "drink cautiously" while reading if you don't want to spit your beverage all over the place laughing.

Charissa B. (cdayzee) wrote on 10/23/2008...


I would recommend this book for the 20s set.

Courtney D. (luca74) wrote on 10/21/2008...


I am normally not a fan of "chick lit". Good in Bed was a fun read, but I wasn't impressed. Basically, I wasn't expecting to like this book. But, I thought it was hilarious. She is a great writer. I found myself reading aloud many sections poolside while on a getaway with girlfriends.

I really enjoyed it. If you are in need of a laugh - READ THIS BOOK!

Kat W. (katatonicstate) wrote on 11/11/2007...


I really enjoyed this book. I think I identified with Anna K more than I have any other character. The entry about being "well-endowed" cracked me up! I actually laughed out loud while reading this, and that is rare for me. Ribon is so witty that I'm slightly jealous!

Marillyn G. (blessedprincess) wrote on 5/1/2007...


This book is fun. I don't know why I didn't read it sooner but I'm glad I finally did.

Ivy M. (Luvbug) wrote on 3/7/2007...


I could not get into this book. Gave up after the first 100 pages.

Michelle R. (wymxmom) wrote on 2/17/2007...


very funny

Amy K. (amyk) wrote on 1/27/2007...


I really enjoyed this book - it was an easy read and extremely funny!


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