I agree about Ann Tyler and Anita Shreve - another is Jane Smiley, especially "A Thousand Acres".
I have just re read "East of Eden" and "The Grapes of Wrath" and remembered why I love Steinbeck!
Have you read "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tart yet, Anya? It is completely gripping.
I can read a book in a day, but I read very fast - great asset for an English graduate / teacher!
Words you don’t often see now.
Do you agree with me or parent and child?
Only 50% of middle age adult manage more than 1 brisk 10 min walk a month.


