Nice to Come Home to, (Paperback)

from bearette24

This book really surpassed my expectations. I had never heard of the author before, so it was a crapshoot. Well, it turned out to be a pleasant mix of Anne Tyler and Katherine Center (author of The Bright Side of Disaster). Although the protagonist, Pru, was not always perfectly likeable, she was...

from kmoellering

I just finished reading this book and fell in love with it! The main character was so realistic and approachable, I just loved her and rooted for her. She is supported by a lovely, quirky bunch of characters - from her loser boyfriend to her might be love interest, gay friends, rootless sister an...

from howifeelaboutbooks

Originally reviewed Feb 1, 2011, but I actually read it back in 2008 when it came out. It's just as good this time around. For a book I love this much, I'm surprised I haven't re-read it every year, like I usually do with my favorites. I'll definitely remedy this by reading it again next year. Si...

from cat-ballou

a quick read, light & sweet.

from ethel55

Pru loses her job, then her boyfriend, all the while bemoaning her lack of marriage/kids in her life. Friends rally around as Pru tries to make a go of consultant type grant writing. She begins to hang out at the neighborhood coffeeshop and is quite taken with the owner, handsome John Owen. Her s...