The monthly book discussion at the County Library, 1 pm on Tuesday, April 21, focuses on a marvelous romantic comedy written in the manner of Jane Austen. ‘Still Life with Breadcrumbs’ is the story of a woman of ‘a certain age,’ complicated, competent, of a strong mind and body who is short on cash. Rebecca’s success as an iconic feminist photographer seems to have precipitated her divorce and eventually, drained her creativity. Fiscally strained, she sublets her NYC apartment for financial security, moves to Maine, and….
The author, Anna Quindlen, one of the first females to write a regular column for the NYT, writes of everyday challenges of American women. This novel is written with humor. A NPR interview calls it the ‘literary equivalent of comfort food.’ USA Today describes it as ‘a hot cup of tea of a story.’
Join the chatter and comments, share your impressions, meet new authors and old friends for refreshments at the Bradford County Library (570-297-2436; M – Th.8-8; F 8-6, Sat.10-5), Rt.6 just west of Burlington.