Hi Laurel, yes I guess I didn’t really notice that both books deal with the parent-offspring relationship and racial/class issues as well. The parents in these stories don’t always do what’s right! Thx for stopping by — hopefully this smoky air has got to get better.

The issues in both books do intrigue me, however. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.

I hope the smoky air clears up!

Another vote for The Space Between Us. Thanks Catherine for letting me know! I think I’m a fan of Thrity’s already. I will put it on my TBR list. Enjoy your summer days!

Oh Thanks Jillann : so glad you let me know about The Space Between Us. I’m impressed by Thrity and hope to read more of hers. Enjoy these late summer days! Someday I hope to make it to the Kingston Book festival in Sept.!

Hi Michelle: thanks for stopping by! Yeah the smoke is dreadful and it seems to get worse each summer now. Sad to say. Yeah I felt Thrity Umrigar’s latest novel moved along well and kept me interested. I will watch for what she puts out next.

Thrity Umrigar is one of those authors everyone loves and whom I have yet to read. I have heard nothing but good things, and this one sounds like it is on par with her best.

Thanks Judy! I hope I didn’t say too much on the Umrigar novel. It’s hard sometimes not to tell too much yet still explain the story if you get my drift. That one is a quick read. Parents don’t have it easy for sure.