A bit of home

The News Where You Are by Catherine o'Flynn.

Set in Birmingham where the main character is an anchorperson on the local news. An insightful, surprisingly tender yet very funny story about how we age and the legacy we each leave behind. Not based on Midlands Today.

Cathy and Sarah in the Bull Ring, Birmingham

A Summer Treat

Excellent Women by Babara Pym

How can a whole chapter about a jumble sale be engrossing, funny and poignant, leave it to Barbara Pym to describe. Set in post war England it tells the everyday story of Mildred, who is so endearing I felt really sad the book had to end. A very gentle yet satisfying read.

The photo is of BUNCO at Rogene's Abba party, more Excellent Women!