Ever Light and Masterful: Elinor Lipman

Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 by GLorraine

The Family Man Whenever I’m feeling a little blue, I know that I can always count on an Elinor Lipman novel to lift me out of the doldrums. This was confirmed when I read her most recent novel, The Family Man. This book is classic Lipman: likable— albeit flawed—characters, an airy, lighthearted plot, smart social satire, and dialog crisp and sparkling as a fine champagne. The Family Man . . . more »

Fall Into a Book: October is National Reading Group Month

Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2012 by GLorraine

Book Discussion Group Meeting For many people, October marks the start of fall. The trees slip into their beautiful array of colored foliage, and while temperatures slowly dip, even here in Santa Clara County, we contemplate the task of packing away our summer apparel. During this month we begin the transition from summer into winter, shifting from outdoor activities to indoors. For book group members, October is also a . . . more »

Read!