Friday, June 01, 2012

IN THE BAG by Kate Klise

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In The Bag was just released last month so it’s a fairly new one, and what I love about this book is that the premise was sparked because the author, Kate Klise actually received a mysterious note in her bag from an airplane passenger which prompted her to write this novel. It turns out that the mysterious note-writer was married and just looking for some side action, which Kate Klise was NOT interested in, but it did give her the jump-start for this fun and flirty light read which is about connecting not only two adults but their children as well as they mix up their bags during an international flight!

Meet two single parents who think they’re too busy to date and two teenagers who can’t stop writing flirty emails. This is a tale of connections—missed and made—in a universe that seems to have its heart set on reuniting Ms. 6B and Mr. 13C.

Webb--

I can't believe I picked up the wrong bag at the airport. My dad is never going to let me hear the end of it. 

Coco--
I don't understand why Mom told me to pack my worst underwear. And now I've lost my bag? Ack!


Andrew--
I cannot stop thinking about that woman in seat 6B on the flight to Paris. 

Daisy--
I don't have time to worry about the creep sitting in 13C who slipped a note in my purse. I have to find my daughter's missing bag before this ruins our vacation.


In the Bag is a smart and stylish story that explores the old-fashioned art of romance in a modern world, where falling in love can be as risky as checking a bag on an international flight. Buckle your seat belt—it's going to be a bumpy vacation!

For those with young kids, you’ll be interested to know that Kate and her sister Sarah are an amazing team of author/illustrator who has written a ton of great books for the younger set. You can check them all out here I was stunned and excited to discover all of these and really would like to find the time to read some of these that are for 12 and over!

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103 comments:

your invisible pixie said...

I have my cell phone, wallet, and a pad of paper that I always carry around with me just in case!

A.C. said...

I have the "Mom bag" Wallet, phone, diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer, a few toys, gum, sunscreen, snacks, and a water bottle!

Sslinsky said...

I have my wallet, a book, coupons and a Thirty One catalog (yeah, I'm buying more bags!)

Sarah

TaraUB said...

Not much. I hate purses and carrying them. I have 2 pens, change, gum, and an id holder that had credit/debit cards in it, and the all important tickets to the Food Truck Fest tonight.

Heather said...

A million different things, but right now with allergy season in full force, claritin and kleenex.

Anonymous said...

Blackberry, wallet, subway pass, work card, gum, hand sanitizer - and odds and ends that take up way more space than intended!

RebeccaEG

Megan said...

sunglasses, wallet, cosmetic bag, a copy of "Jeneration X", file folder for meeting today, keys, and bus pass wallet....yikes.
eloisepeaches

Karen said...

In my bag? O.M.G. How about what ISN'T? :) Wallet, checkbook, coupons, gum, one pen that looks like it has been through the apocolypse but still writes, lipstick, Advil, keyhs, anointing oil, kleenex, keys, phone, medication, and keyring with another set of keys for things I rarely use. I also carry a blue tote bag with bills, junk mail, magazines, and anything else that I might need (sewing kit, deposit slips, bills) to survive each day. ktmixon315:)

jdstec said...

In my suitcase (bag) are an assortment of hotel toiletries.

susieqlaw said...

susieqlaw

Phone and kindle chargers, headset, wallet, tissues, too many ink pens, a to do list notepad , calendar, family pictures, lipgloss, and deodorant.

Ready To Be A Momma said...

I don't carry a bag. Just my wallet with my money, credit/debit cards, change, and thats about it. I keep it pretty light.
qweska8402

absolutahnie said...

last week's new yorker magazine (i'm behind in my reading, a mini bottle of scope mouthwash, many crumpled receipts for various purchases, date book, phone, pounds of loose change, a seashell from maine, weight watchers points calculator,debit card, license, old grocery lists & reminder stickies..it's a big bag there's tons more stuff in it, too!

ncsuloges said...

Cell phone, two wallets, two books :)

Juliet Farmer said...

i don't carry a bag!

Joelle said...

When I carry a purse I usually have my wallet, a cosmetic pouch with miscellaneous stuff in it, change purse, book and a granola bar...oh and earbuds. lol

jobella

Carie Casey said...

I just carry a wallet mostly these days.

Carie

Literary Chanteuse said...

Keys, a wallet, a pen and lipbalm.

Margaret(Literary Chanteuse )

Anonymous said...

I always check to make sure that I have my keys, wallet and cell phone in my purse. I like to travel light.

-Donna W.

Kristin said...

I have my wallet, cell phone, Jawbone Bluetooth, a pen and some random receipts.

Mumma23qts said...

Bare essentials - checkbook, credit/id holder with various cards, lip gloss, keys, calendar, gum.

Melissa said...

My wallet, various chap sticks and lipsticks, hair ties, a pair of Stella and Dot earrings (been in the side pocket for a months) and Life cereal crumbs (had a little baggie for my son in there and it opened and spilled). Mel Rem

Krystal said...

I refuse to carry a purse and a diaper bag, so I keep my wallet and cell phone in the diaper bag (Thirty-One utility tote)
kndyer

Jeffie T said...

Wallet, pen, phone, and gum.

Mary Jo Burke said...

I carry too much change and my purse weighs a ton.

Tanya Quilts in CO said...

I have a survival bag that I keep in the car...It has some embroidery hand-work, a book. Carmex, & sunscreen.

By the way I am excited to read this book as Kate Klise is one of my favorite children's authors and it will be great to see how she writes for adults!

Melissa Hightower said...

Too much stuff!! Wallet, coupons, books for a the 19 month old, pens, markers, a small notepad for notes, Iphone, headphones, Kindle Fire, Kindle charger, Work Badge, keys, checkbook and bills. Like I said too much stuff!!

Ally said...

Well since my bag is still a diaper bag it includes diapers, wipes, sippy cups, sun screen, toys, cheerios, cars and if I am lucky my wallet.

Betsy said...

Chap stick and kleenex.

Kelleyc said...

Lip balm (at least 3 in case one runs out..!!), wallet, gum, pens, lp gloss, glasses.

Bridget O'Neill said...

Cell phone, wallet, sunglasses, kleenex, a Pull up (I have a 3 year old I'm potty training), wipes, insurance card, coupons, hand sanitizer, and hand lotion!

Lizett34 said...

I have my wallet, gum, pen, pencil, a sharpie pen, and a coupon book. Nothing to exciting or out of the ordinary.

lizett34@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

All the basics: wallet, cell phone, checkbook, keys & sunglasses. Plus all my randomness: body spray, make-up bag, hair clips & ties, list of my bills & when they are due, lighters, dental floss, aleve, chapstick, cupcake, bacon & mustache band-aids, random loose change, a bottle of Midol, lottery scratcher tickets that won, free drink pogs from a bar, phone charger, and a bottle of lotion for my healing tattoo. :) Now aren't you glad you asked? LOL

Bridget said...

I carry around lots of things. Wallet with checkbook, tissues, hand sanitizer, gum, tic tacs, coupons, notepad, pens, credit cards in holder, tylenol, emory board, safety pins.

iambtinrb

keltban said...

Lots of stuff!!_ Wallet, Keys, book, blackberry, ipod, lipgloss, workbadge, pens, checkbook, advil, mints, pocket mirror, various receipts....it's a mess.

Nanette said...

The usual suspects...wallet, keys, checkbook, gum, pens, lipsticks, camera, more keys, more gum, paystubs from work, a graduation announcement, receipts, a tampon, and more pens. Oh! And a nail file, hand cream, and Dramamine!! WTH? I carry a LOT of crap!!

Happy Weekend, Manic!! ~Nan

Melissa said...

Too many things to list! Lipgloss, cell phone, wallet, hairband for softball game today, etc!

-tmd636

Crystal said...

Wallet, digital camera (not charged), apartment keys, keys to my grandpa's, gate key for apt & work, pens, and a small piece of the kind of fabric I like for my bridesmaids' dresses. (yes, I am a freak. LOL)

crystal717

Katie said...

The usual--A huge bag of cosmetics even though I never really wear make-up. Wallet, paper, probably no pen and my checkbook (old school)

feliciadel said...

I carry a TON-o-stuff, but the short list is: wallet, phone, sunglasses, keys, and Kindle Fire. Can't be without my reading materials!

Amy said...

Wallet, phone (sometimes my charger if I'm going to be out a long time) gum and or mints, hand sanitizer, a small makeup bag including lipstick and gloss, eye concealer and a mirror). Let's see what else...a pen, my purse size calendar, sometimes some nuts or cashews, tissues.

Lindsay Elizabeth said...

always kleenex and my Kindle!

lucy872 said...

My wallet, cell phone, pen, paper, gum, photos, keys, and a slew of healthcare items (advil, neosporin, band aids, tums, etc.).

EKB said...

total mom of young kids...snacks, sippy cups, diapers, books, teething toys, photo book, extra bibs and tons of wipes. I think my wallet is in there too!

kristin.shelburne@gmail.com said...

A book of course! Currently Bond Girl by Erin Duffy. cell phone, miscellaneous papers, wallet, checkbook, etc.

Tami said...

I travel pretty light: small wallet, chap stick, and coupons!!!

Denise said...

my wallet, a planner, the Metro with a half done crossword puzzle, a bag of cheerios, and my notes from bar review class this morning.

Anonymous said...

Just back from vacay so I'm carrying less than normal - wallet, keys, sunglasses, gum, tissues, paystub, pens, lip balm. JillFay

Marla W. said...

HA...the better question is what ISN'T in my bag :o)

I have the following (not all inclusive):

NookColor
GPS
Phone
Wallet
Makeup
Chapstick
Bandaids
Wet Wipes
Shout wipes
pencil
pen
a book (yes a book AND a nook)

Anonymous said...

My bag has EVERYTHING in it... book, kindle, makeup, brush, shawl, candy, contacts, solution, medicine, toothbrush, toothpaste, extra socks, extra t-shirt, note pad, pens, soduku, my big fat wallet with LOTS of stuff in there, and plenty more, I'm sure...
writeoncindy(at)yahoo(dot)com

Leah B said...

Cell phone, wallet, pens and lipstick. Obviously not the diaper bag I usually carry!

faithspage said...

wristlet, make-up bag, headphones, motrin, and keys.

kyfaithw at aol dot com

Kim W. said...

Oh boy!

keys
wallet
lipgloss
compact
cell phone
hair tie
hand sanitizer
change
sunscreen
pen

If I had read this a half hour ago, I could have added a sandwich!!

TinaB said...

Ok, let's see...wallet, chap stick, keys, tic tacs, a ton of receipts, loose change, pen, hand sanitizer. I think that's everything!
Brannanflooring@aol.com

Sherry said...

wallet, cellphone, and lip gloss

Jessica M said...

Lots of stuff! Cell phone, receipts, wallet, candy, gum and other stuff!

Haha thanks you just reminded me I need to take the chocolate out of my purse before it melts!

Thanks!

-Jessica M
walkingcorpse11@hotmail.com

Kristen said...

Wallet, phone, makeup, receipts, snacks, sunglasses... And that's my small purse.

Kristen27

robynn78/robin.krzyzak@yahoo.com said...

I dont carry a bag, license & debit card in my back pocket!

The Book Chick said...

My cell phone, book (or eReader, depending on what I'm reading), wallet, sunglasses and keys reside permanently in my purse, but usually Pokemon cards, Hot Wheels or other assorted toys from my sons reside in there as well!

Jonita (aka The Book Chick)

Bev V said...

cell phone, wallet, camera, Disney pass (on vacation as I write!!) and sunscreen.

Bev V (shaggy552@gmail.com)

Bev V said...

wallet, camera, cell phone, sunscreen, and my Disney pass! (I'm in DisneyWorld as I type!!)

Bev V (shaggy552@gmail.com

ludy2288 said...

I always have really weird things in my purse, the other day at work I pulled out a metal chain dog collar...my coworkers looked frightened until I told them my puppy had pup class the night before.

Carol5814 said...

Wallet, cell phone, doggie poop bags, Clinique chubby stick (love these - they call them lip treatments but they just give a little moisture and color)

BRN2SHOP9 said...

My wallet, keys, ton of lipsticks, hairbrush, lactaid pills, motrin, pens, business cards, pad of paper, eye glass cleaner

brn2shop9 at gmail dot com

Jen said...

Currently, nothing exciting. Wallet, lip balm, hand sanitizer, and whatever book I'm currently dragging around!

-Jen
jenknee1976@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Wallet, cell, redbox DVD, coupon organizer, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, McD happy meal toy, pen and fruit snacks. Kinda screams, "MOM!!", doesn't it?

Colbey J

slm8803 said...

Wallet, lotion, ibuprofen, and cell phone!

Lilian said...

Right now, my kindle USB cord, a laptop case, lip gloss, a pencil bag..

Lilian @ A Novel Toybox

EBrowning said...

My bag is more like a survival kit! I have travel sizes of every OTC medicine know to man (you never know when sickness may hit!) deodorant, my wallet, cell phone, check book, hand sanitizer, and assorted lip glosses just for starters. I think I may be a bit OCD in this area, but I like to be prepared for any situation. :)

Terri said...

Everything! Lots of notes and old checkstubs, always chapstick, my iPhone and a charger.

Terri M.

Carly said...

The basics. I'm trying to think if there is anything interesting.
Nope. ID, credit card, tweezers, car keys...

Carly H

Books & Reviews said...

Oh. I have my wallet, a book (always a book of some sort), Keys, ID, Credit Cards, $10, 3 hand creams (really? why do I need 3?) 7 lip glosses, granola bar (my husband is always hungry), dog treats, mints, pad (you know, just in case), toothbrush, toothpaste (mini's). I am surprised I have this much because my purse is fairly small!!!!

Read Baby Read said...

A wallet, a calendar, my phone, and a trillion lipsticks and glosses!

betsy_blixt said...

Wallet (with no money in it. haha), shades, girly book, umbrella and suckers.

Emily said...

chapstick, my cellphone, wallet...and a bunch of papers with different houses on them because i am going house hunting today!

Emily116

equinn726 said...

Wallet, chapstick, reciepts I'm too lazy to throw away, cell phone, a granola bar & some gum.

Luvschocolate said...

Sunblock, water bottle, receipts phone, shopping lists, too many lipsticks, sunglasses, Advil, wallet, keys, never a pen, always looking for a pen

*Amy R* said...

Tons of crap! Phone, wallet, pens, medicine, vitamins, oil blotting sheets, about 3-4 tubes of lip gloss, kleenex, tampons, hand sanitizer, gum, mini hair brush, a small notebook for novel-inspiring ideas! I'm probably forgetting something...

Erin G said...

my wallet, keys, band aids, crayons, and my work pass card. Very exciting stuff!

Shellybelly43066 said...

Always a MAC Lipglass

TinaPow said...

Wallet
Cell phone
Snacks
Diapers and wipes
Matchbox cars

Becki**** said...

TOO MUCH STUFF. But my favorite thing is a new pair of embroidery scissors my husband bought me at a needlework store in Solvang ..

Dani In Chicago said...

wallet, smartphone, lipstick, eyeliner, tissues...and a condom. Just in case.

Christina said...

Way more stuff than I need! Wallet, phone, camera, umbrella, coupons, gift cards, hand sanitizer, lotion, tide pen, gum, hair tie, tampon, keys, random papers, ...

Man I really need to de-clutter!

ChristinaL

libraryleslie said...

wallet, a million things of chapstick/lipgloss, gum and a lot of expired coupons

Emma S. said...

I carry my life with me in my purse, so I have a lot. Wallet, cell phone, 2 pairs of sunglasses, ipod, tissues, hand sanitizer, glasses, contact solution, contact case, 2 pens, notebook, and a tide pen.

Susan @ The Book Bag said...

First and foremost is my camera - you never know when you'll see that beautiful thing you want to preserve. And then there is the usual stuff, wallet, gum, sunglasses, meds, pens, etc.

Lindsay said...

My Kindle... and so much random junk!

canative said...

Wallet cell coupons perfume chap stick paper kindle and a bunch of other crape I probably don't need to carry but find necessary anyway.

Nicole

canative said...

Wallet cell paper perfume coupons and a bunch of other things I cant seem to live without.

Nicole

Tiffany Drew said...

Hmm... all important cards (debit, license, library, insurance...), a pen or two, some eye glass wipes, small bad of paper, my diabetes testing kit :)

Kimmi said...

My wallet, checkbook, iPod Touch, brush, cosmetic bag and a pen.

Leslie said...

I have my iphone, wallet, a thousand fifty-two receipts (I think they multiply at night), keys, allergy meds, 3 pens, ear buds, and two lipsticks. LeslieGC

Kristi said...

My kindle! Let's face it, I'm 7 months prego so I'm spending a lot of time at the OB... which means a lot of time in the waiting room!

aggiekristi04

Margie said...

I have my wallet, cell phone, coupon holder, a folding scissors, and a small measuring tape.
Margie T

tickettron said...

Wallet, store card case, hand sanitizer, gum, lipstick, lipbalm, nail file, nail clipper, mirror, brush, checkbook, bills, kindle, phone, pens, notebook. Oh my, no wonder my shoulder hurts.

Anne said...

Diapers, wipes, changes of clothes, toys...obviously it's a diaper bag!

Anne Sedore

BrendaL71 said...

My referrel from my practioner for my mammogram. FUN! NOT!

Melissa said...

which bag? my wallet is in my purse. i have random junk in my diaper bag.

melissa a from clc

buttah said...

Where do I start....my wallet, pens, paper, coupons, 4 tubes of Chapstick, lip gloss, band aids, gum, lotion, and a bunch of other stuff that makes it difficult to find my keys!

Anonymous said...

Wallet, keys, extra contacts, lotion, makeup, spare keys, notebook, phone, random receipts, lots of change that tends to fall to the bottom. jennyb75

Anonymous said...

I love her children's books! I'm so excited to know she writes for adults as well. I just got back from a week in Florida. My bag is filled with a mess from vacation. The most important thing in there is my Kindle. -Lauren Royall

Amy said...

Wallet, 3 different tubes of lipstick (the only make-up I wear), multiple pens and highlighters, my writing notebook, sunglasses, headphones, little notepad, PO box keys, snacks

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