My dear SIL in Atlanta sent me a book to make me smile, hopefully laugh out loud – and I did! I loved this story but the laughs were definitely balanced by rueful smiles and some tears. For many of the situations, I was thinking, “Been there, done that and not always happy about it!”
There was also so much love, a great deal of joy, lots of infectious humour and characters who really got under my skin. It is so beautifully constructed and as one reviewer said, “heartbreakingly honest.’ Ann Patchett’s comment on the front is spot on. 
Our Sweet Peas in the kitchen fill the room with their lovely scent. I love the reflection in the shiny hob too.
Our tomatoes are ripening. I’m afraid I don’t know the name of the very dark ones but they are both pretty and tasty.
ladysighs
August 11, 2026 at 1:44 pm
The book ought to keep you busy for a while. I can’t picture you ever being not busy.
nrhatch
August 11, 2026 at 12:48 pm
I’ve requested Sandwich from the library. I tend to enjoy the books you recommend. A few I’ve read recently that you might enjoy:
Theo of Golden
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
The Correspondent
Whistler, Ann Patchett
Love your sweet peas!
beth
August 10, 2026 at 11:41 pm
I’m going read this –
mybeautfulthings
August 11, 2026 at 5:33 pm
I hope you enjoy it. It certainly gave me mixed emotions. 🙂