The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

I just finished reading The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell as recommended to me by Dee. It takes a little while to get the hang of the narrative because the author jumps between narrators and times. But once you adjust, I think the style adds to the story. This is a compelling read with lots of surprises. Read it so we can discuss!

Penny

There are so many things I could say about this photo, mainly because I have a mega girl-crush on Blake Lively. But I'm posting this because I think that dog is the cutest damn thing. She almost doesn't look real! Her name is Penny and she is, I think, a Maltipoo. You can see more of her at where else... Celebrity Dog Watcher. Duh. Oh, and more here.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Go buy this book or borrow if from a friend immediately. I think Dee put it best when she described it as "enchanting". It's a novel, but is made up entirely of letters between characters. The setting is London and Guernsey (Channel Islands) and follows an author and the islanders she meets as they rebuild their lives after World War II. I finished it in less than a week, I was so enthralled. Let me know what you think!