Yeah Sarah: I listened to the audio of Olive Again and also read the hardback of it. I liked both. Sometimes like you I will do both — if I enjoy the story. I read the first one long ago — so I should reread that sometime. Just from what I recall I thought Olive was a bit softer in Book 2 — as she reflects a bit on her life — and I also enjoyed Jack & some humor regarding him — so I did not think Book 2 was disappointing. But perhaps Book 1 was so awesome that it could feel that way. I’m glad you are an Olive fan as well — especially since you live in Maine & have a closer perspective of all things Olive.

Hi Brona: glad to hear you’ve tested negative twice, way to go! This was my second test as well (one at end of June was in throat) and one now at end of July was nasal. I’m thinking it will be negative. At least I hope so. I agree Olive Again was good. And I’m thinking I will include the titles of the 5 books I packed in my next post (perhaps tomorrow). You’ve probably already these — backlist books. Enjoy your week & thanks for stopping by.

Olive, Again is a true delight isn’t it. Makes me want to go back and read Abide by Me and Amy & Isobel, the ones that I have yet to read.
What were the other five books you packed for the trip?
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Hi Helen: thanks for the support & it’s good to be back in California! Yep I’m close to seeing my folks perhaps this coming Monday. Olive Again might be more accessible and better in terms of Olive than the first book. It does read a bit like short stories. Enjoy your week.

I did read the original Olive and liked it but didn’t love it. I haven’t decided if I’ll read this new one yet.

Hi Diane: I did not see the miniseries … so I should pronto. I also am curious to reread Olive K (book 1) … since it was years ago. I’m glad you’re an Olive fan! Have a great week.

Thanks Dorothy. I’m trying to make this trip work despite whatever delays I face. Glad you like Olive … I liked this one perhaps even better than the first! But I sort of need to reread book 1 again sometime. I read The Testaments and thought it did an excellent job of tying everything up in a pretty suspenseful way. I hope you like it! Enjoy your week.

Congratulations on your safe journey. It is good to see that airlines are taking serious precautions to safeguard their passengers. Fingers crossed for a good virus test, which I feel pretty confident you’ll have, and have a great visit with your parents.

As for what I’m reading, as always, it’s very mixed. I thrive on variety, but right now I’m reading Testaments by Margaret Atwood, another amazing writer.