YOGA PANT NATION by Laurie Gelman - Review & Giveaway

 


Sassy and snarky Jen Dixon is back again in Laurie Gelman's, YOGA PANT NATION (HenryHolt) -  the third novel in her "Class Mom" series. FYI: All her books can be read as standalones.

Jen's a grandma! She finds herself sandwiched between her fifth grade son, Zach, her grown up daughters, Viv and Laura and her aging parents, Ron and Kay. There's a lot going on, which she has absolutely no control over and she's just a tad overwhelmed. She's entered her early fifties and is trying to figure out where she stands in this thing called life. I don't know about you, but I'm already exhausted!

Jen has been mandated by the school PTA president to oversee and raise ten thousand dollars for the school's fundraiser, while she babysits her delicious two year-old granddaughter three times a week, and assists Zach navigate being bullied at school. In addition, she helps out with the family's three yoga centers and is determined to qualify as a spin instructor. Seems like a lot to me, but in addition to that her husband's ex-wife shows up in her spin class and the other grandmother no one has met is coming for Christmas.

But if anyone can handle all of these responsibilities, it's Jen. With her quirky uniquely "Jen wit" to help her find the upside in just about any situation, it will all work out. Or will it?

I love Jen Dixon and if you don't already, you will. The emails she sends out to other class parents are a hoot and even when everything is going to hell, she finds the humor. Will there be a fourth book in the series? Laurie tells me she's working on the the book right now and we should be able to buy it ... soon!



Laurie Gelman was born and raised in the Great White North. She spent twenty-five years as a broadcaster in both Canada and the United States before trying her hand at writing novels. Laurie lives in New York City with her husband, Michael Gelman, and two teenage daughters. YOGA PANT NATION is her third book in the "Class Mom" series.

Thanks to Laurie we have one copy to giveaway. Just tell us if you wear yoga pants. I'd say I wear them 75% of the time. If I was just a bit thinner, it'd be 100%. We'll announce a winner soon. Good luck.

GIVEAWAY: USA only please



Comments

  1. Padmini RaoJuly 13, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    I only wear yoga pants when I take a yoga class, this is about once a week.
    suzie_rao@yahoo.com

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  2. JaneJuly 13, 2021 at 6:42 AM

    I never wear them but do wear sweatpants since they are looser.

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  3. travelerJuly 13, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    I have never worn yoga pants. They are very popular here and everyone wears them. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. NancyJuly 13, 2021 at 10:24 AM

    This sounds like fun and enjoyable series. No, I do not wear yoga pants.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  5. Rita WrayJuly 13, 2021 at 12:47 PM

    Yes I do wear yoga pants.

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  6. taurusJuly 13, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    No, I do not wear yoga pants.

    jtcgc at yahoo dot com

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  7. A Soccer Mom's Book BlogJuly 13, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    I use to never wear them unless I was working out. But I am not learning to be more comfortable. I always felt they showed too much.

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  8. diannekcJuly 13, 2021 at 3:14 PM

    I wear sweats, not yoga pants.
    Dianne diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. KelleyJuly 13, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    I do not wear them much. Thank you

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  10. dstoutholcombJuly 13, 2021 at 9:07 PM

    I wear leggings at home, but not in public. I don't own actual yoga pants.

    denise

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  11. TracyJuly 14, 2021 at 6:56 AM

    I wear them whenever I can! So cozy!

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  12. StephanieJuly 15, 2021 at 12:48 AM

    I wear them quite often for lounging and running errands.

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  13. NinaJuly 15, 2021 at 6:55 AM

    I wear them all the time!

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  14. LelandleeJuly 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

    Not for me (Sellhighbuylow@hotmail.com)

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  15. Xia LeeJuly 15, 2021 at 1:02 PM

    Whenever I can (Xialee1983@hotmail.com)

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  16. bn100July 16, 2021 at 3:41 PM

    no

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  17. KimJuly 18, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    I never wear yoga pants. Not even when I do yoga.

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    1. KimJuly 19, 2021 at 3:45 PM

      Sorry, I forgot to leave an email.

      k3kdpv at gmail dot com

      Delete
  18. Kayla Book Lover in FloridaAugust 3, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    I live in my yoga pants!!
    bookloverfl12 at gmail dot com

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