Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple FIC Sem

I really enjoyed this book.  It is a bit quirky which is a nice change.  Bernadette is living in Seattle with her genius husband, Elgin Branch (Microsoft hotshot), her highly intelligent daughter, Bee and a large dog named Ice Cream.  The first page of the book will tell you that Bernadette disappeared two days before Christmas.  The rest of the book will tell you how that happened!

It is quickly apparent that Bernadette is having a hard time dealing with life.  She has a virtual assistant, Manjula, who lives in India.  Manjula takes care of many of life's annoyances - making appointments, paying bills, buying things on-line etc.  Bernadette needs her more than ever because her family is going to Antarctica.  There is a cautionary tale buried here - don't promise anyone something for motivation unless you are prepared to follow through with it!  That is why they are going on this trip.  Bernadette can't deal with all of this - she is too busy annoying her daughter's school, her neighbors, the parents' group -  well, just about anyone you can think of!   Just as I thought I had figured out Bernadette another story helps explain why she is the way she is.