Elizabeth Berg is a prolific American author that I have enjoyed reading for many years. I recently made a sweep through my Goodreads author list to see what books of theirs I hadn’t read yet, and I found several of Berg’s to add to my TBR. In the last few months, I have read four of them.
Earth’s the Right Place for Love (2023) is the story of two young people growing up in Mason, Missouri. One of those people is Arthur Moses, who is the main character in The Story of Arthur Truluv, published in 2017. It focuses on love and grief and is an insightful, compelling story.
Tapestry of Fortunes (2013) is the enjoyable story of four women who live in a house together. They decide to take a road trip together, each of them looking for a specific outcome. It is great for anyone who enjoys feel-good books celebrating women’s friendships.
Once Upon a Time, There Was You (2011) follows Irene and John, divorced parents who are forced to come together when their daughter Sadie faces a tragedy. There were some details that felt a bit contrived, but I still liked the book.
Open House (2000) is about a woman finding her way after divorce. Samantha’s husband has left her and, in order to keep the house she and her son Travis live in, she takes in roommates and begins working temp jobs. Along the way, she makes new friends and discovers the self she lost a long time ago. It seemed a bit slow at first, but as I relaxed into the pace of the story, I found myself drawn into it. The style of this book reminds me a bit of Jamie Langston Turner, who is one of my favorite writers.
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