THE LOVE STORY OF
MISSY CARMICHAEL by Beth Morrey is, as the publisher notes, perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and A Man Called Ove. Morrey’s new novel features seventy-nine-year-old Millicent
Carmichael, aka Missy, who spends most of her time alone, at home. The crushing
isolation is lifted when she begins to care for a dog named Bob and to become
more involved in lives of single mom Angie, her young son Otis, and friend,
Sylvie. Like the Authenticity Project, Missy tentatively and almost inadvertently builds a community
of sorts. Along the way, she really is inspirational in learning to be more
accepting of herself and others. Flashbacks give the reader insight into Missy’s
life and her relationships with her now gone husband, estranged daughter, and
far away son and grandson. It takes courage for Missy to find meaning and
companionship as she gradually becomes more comfortable with once again caring
for those outside her family. THE LOVE
STORY OF MISSY CARMICHAEL, an uplifting debut novel, received starred reviews from both Booklist and Kirkus. 
ELIZA STARTS A RUMOR
by Jane L. Rosen (Nine Women, One Dress) is a summer read choice that will make you laugh and cheer
for female empowerment and likely cringe at times, too. The story is set in Hudson
Valley suburbia and the rumor (on a local social media site) involves
infidelity. When Eliza, an older woman
struggling with agoraphobia, alludes to her neighbor having an affair, it’s
surprising how many wives suspect their husbands. Of course, one young wife actually has reason
to be suspicious and an unlikely sisterhood forms to help her uncover the
truth. Babies and romance are involved in this mostly light read, plus secrets
and more online deception. With several male characters learning to face the consequences
of their actions, some tougher #MeToo moments surface, although it works out in
the end for a cast of genuinely likeable, supportive women.
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