Cover to Cover

Since I'd gotten out of bed at 6 am today, I'd already lived a full day before lunch. So I did something I haven't done in awhile: I read a novel start to finish.

I've been a huge fan of Lisa Jewell since I read her first novel, "Ralph's Party", back in 2001, and have picked up each new one as it was published. Today I couldn't put down "Roommates Wanted" (published originally in the UK under "31 Dream Street"). I won't bore you with a synopsis or details, but it was an engrossing read about a group of people living in the various rooms of a big house in London, and how they all finally grew up. A new book, my cat snoozing on my lap, a pot of good coffee, and few interruptions made for a fantastic Saturday.

And FYI, if you are a fan of Nick Hornby's style, then you just might love Lisa Jewell too. That was how I came across her work. Oh, and check out Jennifer Egan too ("The Invisible Circus", et al).