Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen FIC Qui

     
Anna Quindlen is a great author.  I have loved all of her books.  So even when I see the word 'romance' associated with the book I know it will be so much more - and it was.  Rebecca White made a name (and lots of money) for herself when she was young.  She took photographs of ordinary things (i.e. the title of the book) which spoke to a lot of women.  The royalties from her work allowed her to live in a beautiful apartment in Manhattan.  But the money is drying up - and she thinks she is too.  Since she is helping to support her aging parents she has to do something.  So she sublets her apartment and scours the internet for the perfect place to get inspired.  A secluded cottage that is furnished.  That should be perfect.  Well, it is far from perfect.  Who wants a raccoon living in the attic?  Fortunately there is a roofer who is willing to help out.  I enjoyed the story and the characters.  It's nice to see a woman 'of a certain age' get it together and do what she has to do.

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