sesame or poppy seeds? There are two types of books: the ones I find and the ones that find me. The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler belongs to the latter category. I can't say that it held me spellbound from the first pages. However, it would not let me go. Reading it was like trying to identify a subtle flavor in a dish: you must continue to taste until you get it and in the process, you get totally and pleasantly involved without quite realizing it. All ingredients of the novel work together to make a nice meal:... Read more →