Neanderthal Seeks Human: A Smart Romance (Knitting in the City Book 1)

Lovely book with lots of trivial notes, factoids, info. Which made book that much more interesting.The plot is equally lovely n one can enjoy the journey with Janie. Though there r couple of facts n things which does not make sense or leaves questions in mind like if Janie graduated summa cum laude with a leading Univ. What made it hard for her to get a job. Quinn seems like epitome of perfection despite whatever issues he is supposed to have. But still it is a good book to read...

Definitely an amazing start to a series! This was my first Penny Reid book but I'll gladly say i loved Quinn and Janie. Though Janie had me in a mind twist at times i still loved her innocence and her trivial way of looking at the world

The story is good.But the author has gone to far giving those monologues of jaine ,it starts getting at ur nerves coz of all those general knowledge types cum Wikipedia types info.Hell we are reading the book for a enjoyment and not to get general knowledge about petty things.Had the book been without those monologues i would had given it 5 stars but.....Its a one time read

I loved every minute of reading this book!I didn't want to put it down. The characters of this story are beautifully written and I loved all the internal dialogues and tangents the heroine goes on!Penny Reid just became my favourite author.

I loved it so much! It was nerdy and funny and kept me up till 5 am.

Loved the book, the characters.... the interesting tidbits of factoids that kept spewing from the heroine’s mouth. The comfort of true friendship and the amazing lottery of love!

If you liked The Rosie Project, you'll likely like this one too. I found it fun. 3.5/5 stars.

Humorous, flowing and gripping; this is a must read for everyone who enjoy a smart read without too much mush.

Janie isn't your standard heroine but she is just wonderful. Being a repository of mainly useless facts myself I loved this quirk in Janie, although she does seem to spurt them out at the most awkward moments as a distraction from having to deal with difficult situations. Quinn was a typical alpha male, he's definitely interested in Janie although she finds this hard to believe. The supporting characters were all good and I loved the knitting circle, which was a bit like my wine sodden book club but with needles instead of pages.Penny Reid writes with wit and humour and there are some genuine laugh out loud moments. It is pretty predictable but it is still a sweet story.There is a 1.5 book  Neanderthal Marries Human: A Smarter Romance (Knitting in the City)  which covers the next stages of their relationship. I don't want to put the spoilers in here, but I have reviewed it as well if you want to click on it. It's also a good read, maybe not quite as good as this first book, but still really good. I liked Quinn in the first book, but I really warmed to him in the second book. He's a bit of a superhero on the quiet and his love of Janie and her facts makes him really endearing. They are the perfect match.After downloading this book and the sequel as detailed in the paragraph above, I immediately got Book 2 in the Knitting in the City series "Real Friends Without Benefits! - Elizabeth and Nico's story but even though it is overpriced for what it is, about 25 pages from the end I got so fed up with it I deleted it. I just couldn't stomach it any more. However, this first book is great and well worth reading, and if you don't mind paying a whopping £5.48 for a bit more of Quinn and Janie's story, Book 1.5 it's almost as good. I'm not sure if I will read any more Penny Reid books myself, but I certainly recommend this one. Neanderthal Marries Human: A Smarter Romance (Knitting in the City)

I'm doing this all back to front. Having already read book four in the same series, I did a search of my kindle and found that I've had this first story sat there unloved and unread for many many months. "Why?" I ask the world. Why have I not read this book sooner? I am the biggest idiot and I don't deserve nice things.I love Janie and Quinn together. I relate to Janie. Not physically, I don't look like her. And I haven't got her genius (although I did get into Mensa). But I so get her obsession with trivial facts.Quinn is a complex character and we don't get fully to the bottom of all his foibles, but he is so hot and so in love with Janie, that he can do no wrong for me.I love that there is an indirect quote from Star Wars and nobody even references that in the book. You'll either get it or you won't.And I cried at the end. Last time I did that was Lord of the Rings when Frodo sails away with the elves.

I absolutely loved this book! I loved Janie, Quinn, her office co workers and her knitting club members.Janie loses her job, house and boyfriend in the same day! She is offered a job by Quinn Sullivan who is a security guard in her office building and a random guy she stalked during her lunch and off office hours. She is a nerd who loves stating weird facts as gets nervous or around Quinn. I liked that Quinn was genuinely interested in her random facts and didn't patronize her.I liked the way romance progresses in the book! I approved of the fact that Janie doesn't make excuses for her sisters' criminal activities and has cut them off...I liked Janie's honesty, naivete (though sometimes it got on my nerves), her easy likable character, her personality and her shoes <3.I disliked her categorization of people in general in labels and her preconceived prejudice against many people she met. Also I didn't like her theory of good and bad guys! It isn't always white and black. Also she fell in love with the same sort of guy as her ex; Jon. She also was never decided why she left him because it wasn't only for cheating, though he deserved to be left and Quinn deserved a chance at HEA.I loved Quinn besides his faults, macho tendency, secrets and chauvinism.About Quinn I hated when he ordered things for Janie without asking her what she wants, he did it twice and I hated it on Janie's behalf.I just am in love with Janie's knitting club! They are so nice... And Elizabeth is wonderful BFF for Janie.I love me some nerds!

No! Penny Reid I LOVE YOU but no.Okay, let me start with some positives1- Janie is unique and I really liked her prespective of life2 - Quinn sounds hot!!3 - Janie's friends are funny and feisty!4 - There is a bit of drama that keeps you wanting to read more!Negatives (I am sorry for being harsh!)1- The storyline dragged! 60% into the book and nothing really happens. Janie gets left go from work and starts "something" with Quinn. The last 40% gets the 3stars.2 - Quinn maybe hot but he is WAY to controlling! He doesn't support her ideas or beliefs. (The mobile phone)3 - Janie is a strong independant character, however she is attracted to these overpowering men!! Her ex and now Quinn. Doesn't make sense at all.I love Penny Reid! The Winston brothers series are hands down one of my favourite series!!This book is another "50 shades of Grey".I will not be re-reading or purchasing the next book within this series.Sorry Penny Reid.

I laughed so much whilst reading this book. I loved how completely oblivious Janie is to everything and everyone around her. I loved her insane trivia and self deprecation. Quinn is the perfect anti-hero. He's big, brash, scowly and controlling, but it's never hurtful or meant badly (can't think of the right word here). Her friends are amazing and the whole thing makes me want to learn how to knit. I'm off now to read everything else Penny has ever written.