Last week I was spending some time checking up on my favorite authors looking for any new titles that may have snuck through and been published without my noticing… and I found a title by Debbie Macomber called “Starting Now” that had been published back in April of 2013. To my delight I had not in fact read it (I am very paranoid about this right now…) and began picking it up to read a couple of pages whenever I had a few minutes.
The story focuses on a woman who has spent her life trying to attain a
partnership in a law firm and who suddenly finds herself unemployed,
packing on some excess poundage, and in serious need of a lifestyle
re-evaluation. As she begins to navigate this new life without the debilitating
demands of her career; she learns what truly gives her life meaning and joy. It
is by no means a truly enlightening novel (the messages in the story are
important but predictable) but the characters and storylines are enjoyable. It
is a perfect “weekend-away” or “beach-read.” For those who are familiar with
this author- it is a part of the “Blossom Street” series.
So if you are looking for a nice and gentle story that you can pick up and read quickly, or one you want to savour slowly over a week or two- this might be one to try. Copies are available at the library and I am quite certain you can find it for your e-reader/e-device, or at a local book store. It is not necessary to have read any of the other titles in the series- but if you enjoy it there are several others you can try!
Book Review by Diana McCarthy, Community Librarian for Falkland
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