Hi Carl: Yeah The Maid is entertaining fun. Not too complex, just an easy read.
And yes I’m a big Orleans fan. I did enjoy the Library Book as well. Some of these Animal essay chapters I liked better than others, but Orleans inquisitive nature, love of animals, and sense of humor still shine through. I will continue to read her books! I’m so glad you like her Library Book too. She is quite a gem I think. Cheers.

The Orleans books sounds good. I read her for the first time a few years ago when I picked up her book The Library Book and I absolutely loved and devoured it. I’ve been wanting to do a reread of this one.

Hi Ireland. Thx for returning the visit. Are you reading WWII novels or nonfiction? Anything great? I like WWII novels.
The new house is like a breath of fresh air for us. So thanks. Hope your week is great. Happy reading & picture taking.

Got it, thanks! The care your husband received seemed excellent. Wow what a relief.

Hi Harvee, yeah towards the middle & end of the novel I became more drawn in to The Swimmers — as it talked about Alice’s illness and her relationship with her daughter — so I thought it was better in the book’s 2nd half. At the beginning it seemed a bit like a laundry list of things … and I wasn’t sure where it was going. See what you think. Cheers.

Thanks so much, Susan. Just sent you an email.

Hi Stargazer. Thanks we are excited about the new place. We’ve been going back & forth quite a bit trying to get things ready. It’s like a breath of fresh air to us.
The Swimmers is a bit different but by the end of it – I was onboard with her style and the story. And you might try the Maid … I actually thought it was better than I expected and enjoyable. Hope your fall in London is great. Happy reading.