Books and I have always had a great relationship. They have been the voice of a mentor, a short escape from reality, or that subtle voice of reason when I needed one. Needless to say that I read A LOT. The books that I read these days are more business and language books (I’m learning Italian) than summer books, but when Orange is the New Black arrived in my mailbox, I put everything else aside and read it over the long weekend.
Not only is it an interesting read, but knowing that it’s a memoir makes the story that much more compelling. The story is about Piper Smith, a now 30 something year old Communications Executive, who went down the not-so-smart path in her early 20’s and has to face the consequences 10 years later in a minimum security women’s prison. She spends 15 months in different prisons, but the story is about she adjusts to life in there, and the personalities she encounters along the way.
What I found really interesting was the fact that she narrates the story in a tone of voice that allows you to see her fellow prisoners as human beings, and not as criminals. Each prison creates a way of life for these women, and they find a way to live together, but create a family in such close quarters. There are quite a few characters that I found compelling, but none more so than Piper’s fiance, Larry. His dedication, and love for Piper is evident throughout the entire book.
Why I am gushing over this book, you make ask? Well, our favorite TV service, Netflix has decided to create a series based on the books. The show will be produced by the same genius who was behind Weeds, Jenji Kohan. The show does take some creative liberties, and is a lot more colourful.
Here is the trailer for the series:
Are you not excited already? I’m excited, too. We recognize that the only caveat to watching the show is having a Netflix subscription, so we teamed up with Netflix to make sure that you’re taken care of.
We’re giving away:
- 6 month Netflix Subscription
- A signed copy of Orange is the New Black
- An Ipod Touch
Be sure to enter via Rafflecopter below!
Good luck!
I’m also looking.forward to the top of the river (I think that’s its title)! It was described as a feminist Twin Peaks–color me intrigued!
Never heard of that! I’ll look into it!
My favourite summer series are both guilty pleasure reality shows: Big Brother and So You Think You Can Dance.
You can’t go wrong with BB
Big Brother is always a guilty pleasure for my husband and myself! I’m also looking forward to Get Out Alive!
SYTYCD and Amazing Race Canada. Also, Whose Line starts soon!
The Big C..funny series,
I’m behind in my viewing, have to finish The Wire and I have a couple of episodes of Arrested Development left.
Wow, this would be awesome to win! This series sounds great too. I’m also looking forward to Homeland’s new season!
I am lving the series Cracked
My favorite summer series is America’s Got Talent.
I’m really looking forward to watching the rest of Big Brother and catching up on Hannibal!
Weeds!!!!!
Im looking forward to watching Orphan Black !!!!
Breaking bad
My favourite is Dexter!
Breaking Bad
I just finished Game of Thrones Season 2 a few days ago so naturally I’m all about jumping right into season 3.
I’m also finishing up Weeds (which I’ve never seen before!), Breaking Bad, and I can’t wait to watch the rest of Vampire Diaries.
God I don’t even know how I have a life outside TV, I’m impressed.
My hubby and I started watching The Following, very suspenseful!
loving Dexter but I also love the Big C !! so funny. Can’t wait for orange is the new black. Trailer looks great!
The Amazing Race Canada.
Looking forward to the last episodes of Breaking Bad!
America’s Got Talent!
Amazing Race Canada
I’m really looking forward to… actually the next season of RuPaul’s Drag Race but no clue when that’s back.
We love watching Americas Got Talent during the summer also I like The Glades
Looking forward to catching up on Modern Family and the newest season of Mad Men!
I’m anxiously waiting for Breaking Bad and Sons of Anarchy to return!
The new season of Parenthood, but not sure when it starts up again!
I love watching Rookie Blue in the summer. Great Canadian television.
amazing race canada want to see hal and joan participate.
i’m looking forward to Doctor Who restarting later this year!
i’m looking forward to scandal!
I am looking forward to watching Dexter. Heard so many good things about it, so I want to start watching the series.
Bunheads! And Amazing Race Canada, too. Also enjoy Rookie Blue and Saving Hope 🙂
I can’t wait for the end of Breaking Bad. Such a great series!
I love to see Dexter
I’m looking forward on catching up on Masterchef! Thanks!
I’m looking forward to Pretty Little Liars (summer season already in progress), The Amazing Race Canada, and Big Brother – my all-time favourite summer indulgence!
watching all the Breaking Bad episodes
I’m looking forward to watching the series Mad Men this summer.
I am a reality tv junkie…Big Brother and Canadian Amazing Race!
Amazing Race Canada
I’ve been looking forward to true blood, I think it’s the only show I watch all summer
Mistresses with Alyssa Milano
Excited to see the new breaking bad episodes.
Im wanting to get into Game of Thrones this year, everyone raves about it so I’d like to see the series & catch uo!
House of Cards. I loved it so much I’m going to watch it again. And Justified too!
Breaking bad!
Breaking Bad!
breaking bad 🙂
Amazing Race Canada
Breaking Bad
America’s Got Talent!
big brother
I look forward to watching Rookie Blue in the summer. It is a great show.
Can’t wait for Breaking Bad!
hmm Big Brother.. love it! Havent missed a season yet! 😉
I’m currently watch Early Edition on Netflix. I’m excited to choose another series to watch when I finish this one.
I am looking forward to catching up on dexter
just watched orange is the new black it was aweseom. Im want to check out hemlock next
I am looking forward to watching Community.
Dexter, and I’d like to try this new serie
I am looking forward to True Blood! But I did just start watching Orange is the new Black and I have to say this series is awesome!
Actually very excited about Amazing Race Canada!!
I look forward to watching season 2 of girls again !
True Blood!
Game of thrones