Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides is the second novel I chose to tackle for my 50 Book Challenge. Written in a memoir style, the book explores the life of intersexed Cal (known as Callie in childhood) and his ancestry. I have really mixed feelings about this book; I don't know if I recommend it. I can't really say any more about it without spoiling it for you. Middlesex won the Pulitzer so it's definitely worth picking up if you are looking for a more serious read.
Bitter is the New Black tells the story of Jen Lancaster, a self-proclaimed narcissistic ex-sorority girl who is climbing up the corporate ladder when she finds herself suddenly laid off. Her missteps as she struggles to keep her head above water are enough to leave a lesser person begging to move in with her parents, but Lancaster relates her embarrassing moments in a hilariously self-deprecating way.
Overall, I loved this book and found it to be a perfect escape at the end of the day. Lancaster has more memoirs, including one called Such a Pretty Fat that I know I'll be looking for once I complete this challenge.
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