The California Club
The California Club

Author: Belinda Jones

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1446474291

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Bestselling and much loved author Belinda Jones will sweep you away in this riotous page-turner, full of witty observations on life and love - and plenty of full on laugh-out-loud moments. If you like Jo Thomas, Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, then this is the book for you! 'Great characters... hilariously written... buy it!' -- New Woman 'A hilarious riot' -- Company You won't put this book down :)' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent fun! Read in one evening. The perfect girls night in.' -- ***** Reader review 'I take this book on holiday every single year and its now fallen to pieces so I've just ordered another! Belinda Jones is a genius at making you feel like you are there' -- ***** Reader review 'Guaranteed escapism' -- ***** Reader review 'One of the best books I've read in years!' -- ***** Reader review 'Read it & enjoy every minute!' -- ***** Reader review 'A truly fantastic read!' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************* ONE WISH, GUARANTEED TO COME TRUE...WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? When Lara Richards jets off to glamorous California, the last thing she's expecting is to find her frumpy, clipboard-clasping friend Helen transformed into a shimmering surf goddess. The secret of her blissful new life? The mysterious California Club. So the offer of guest membership and one wish - guaranteed to come true by the end of their stay - is one Lara and her friends can't resist. Could this be Lara's chance to win her best friend Elliot's heart after ten years of longing? Or does the fact that he's travelling with his brand new fiancée mean that Lara will have to come up with a new dream...? CAN SHE MAKE THIS ONE WISH COUNT?

Elsewhere, California
Elsewhere, California

Author: Dana Johnson

Publisher: Catapult

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1619020831

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We first met Avery in two of the stories featured in Dana Johnson's award–winning collection Break Any Woman Down. As a young girl, she and her family escape the violent streets of Los Angeles to a more gentrified existence in suburban West Covina. This average life, filled with school, trips to 7–Eleven to gawk at Tiger Beat magazine, and family outings to Dodger Stadium, is soon interrupted by a past she cannot escape, personified in the guise of her violent cousin Keith. When Keith moves in with her family, he triggers a series of events that will follow Avery throughout her life: to her studies at USC, to her burgeoning career as a painter and artist, and into her relationship with a wealthy Italian who sequesters her in his glass–walled house in the Hollywood Hills. The past will intrude upon Avery's first gallery show, proving her mother's adage: Every goodbye aint gone. The dual–narrative of Elsewhere, California illustrates the complicated history of African Americans across the rolling basin of Los Angeles.

The California Club
The California Club

Author: Belinda Jones

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 519

ISBN-13: 9780712637534

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After ten years of longing, Lara's finally going on holiday with the man she loves. Unfortunately, his brand new fianc-e is coming too. But Lara is convinced she can rise above such minor irritations with her two best friends - Zoe and Sasha - along for the ride and the irresistible prospect of catching up with Helen, the mutual friend who moved to San Diego six months ago. Their plans for the fortnight are simple - sunbathe, swim, shop and star-spot. But California's a place where dreams come true. And when Helen greets them, utterly transformed from a clipboard-clasping, calorie-counting frump into a liberated, sun-streaked model of happiness, they all want to know her secret. Delighted by their enthusiasm, Helen introduces them to 'The California Club', a club which grants your heart's desire. But be careful what you wish for...

The California Club
The California Club

Author: Vic Sartor

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2018-07-24

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1480857432

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Bridge is a complex card game that consistently tests the creativity and brain power of its players. One of the most important aspects of the game is bidding, the way players convey information about their hands to their partners. They use this information to try to reach the optimum contract on any particular hand. Vic Sartor is a retired teacher and seasoned bridge player who has developed a bidding system he calls The California Club over a 50-year playing career. Some of the ideas presented here are completely original, while others are what the author believes are improvements to commonly used treatments. He presents his suggestions with a touch of humor, freely acknowledging that many of them may be considered a bit unorthodox for widespread public adoption. For instance, it is not clear how many players will rush to start using the Rube Goldberg No Trump or the One Diamond with Muscles two of his more colorful inventions. Nevertheless, players who may be thinking about trying a strong club system or who already play one may find many useful ideas here, whether or not they decide to give the entire system a try.