Laurie Colwin (1944–1992)

What a fun novel. It tells a familiar story of a woman who becomes a wife and mother and feels like she's lost her own identity. But Corwin provides such an interesting back story for Geraldine that it feels fresh. I loved the inclusion of her work with African-Americans and a German-Jewish group, as well as the wry humor throughout the story. The audio, read by Renata Friedman, is excellent.

4 stars

The final half got me. Can’t imagine what Billy and these 130 pages would be without Penny. I enjoyed this mess.

Great writing, dragged toward the end. 3.5 stars

this was a pretty solid collection, overall, with nothing too standout that i will remember for long. mostly about marriage, relationships, fidelity.

"In ordinary times, devils are ordinary."