This was a fun run of books in the past couple of months. The first two have some serious similarities. The third one was something I had started and set aside, and the final one is the only non-fiction entry in this update that came recommended by a friend. I’d give a thumbs up to all of these to varying degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just Like You:<\/a><\/strong> I was poking around the York County Library app when I found this Nick Hornby book. I used to LOVE Hornby, especially in my days as a huge soccer fan. I would read Fever Pitch before each season to get excited. I don’t always find his single-mindedness so alluring these days. But this book told the love story of two London residents you might not expect to see together under the stressful backdrop of the 2016 Brexit referendum. Hornby’s skill for character development makes this a really engaging story that will have you guessing about the end all the way to the final page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flatshare<\/strong><\/a>: Another library find. It may have been in the same search that brought me Just Like You. I had never heard of this book or its author, but want more! This again focuses on two people you might not expect to be compatible. Tiffy and Leon “meet” when they develop a unique roommate agreement that has them sharing an apartment without ever seeing one another. Of course, that changes, but this goes beyond typical rom-com territory with deep looks into abusive relationships, family dynamics and the fairness of the legal system. Don’t let that scare you – O’Leary has a deft touch that also includes plenty of laughs. Definitely recommend this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n