Book 2 (2013) The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared *** by Jonas Jonasson

Book 21 (2012) The Importance of Being Seven** by Alexander McCall Smith

Another great read, with my favorite character, Bertie.   Very funny -- his mother is accidentally shipped to eastern Europe in a container full of used clothing.

This is 6th book in the 44 Scotland Street series. 

Tales of the City, anthology of mini-stories of life in Vancouver

Published in Vancouver Magazine in 2009, I love these stories.   Almost every one reminds me of something that happened to me, and I am sure, most Vancouverites. 

http://www.vanmag.com/News_and_Features/Vancouver_Tales_II

Book 2 (11) Adrian Mole The Prostrate Years* by Sue Townsend

All the Adrian Mole books are wonderful, and really, better each time.  

Book 89 White Shades of Pale** by Christian Lander

This book follows last year's Stuff White People Like, and is just as good.  Very clever.

Book 69 Dial M for Merde by Stephen Clarke

Another humorous read.   Sick of him now.

Book 56 The Unbearable Lightness of Scones** by Alexander McCall Smith

Another lovely read by McCall Smith -- 5th the Bertie (44 Scotland) series.   So clever.   Not enough Bertie though.   But all characters interesting, and lots happens.   Very heartwarming even if all the players have flaws.  

The thing with McCall Smith is that he makes you want to move to Edinburgh, which is pretty amazing.

Book 52 Merde Happens* by Stephen Clarke

Light entertainment on the plane ride home.

Book 49 Talk to the Snail * by Stephen Clarke

Funny, sharp, depressingly negative about the French.   Learned a lot, especially French.

Book 43 How Not to Act Old * by Pamela Redmond Satran

Great book for boomers, trying desperately not to get old.   Lots of fresh stuff in this book.

I learned that you shouldn't leave voicemail.  I already know the young don't wear a watch -- they just ask everyone what time it is -- no, sorry they look at their phones.  

I learned how not to be a cougar (not much danger) and a lot about bikini waxing.  

I love that she tells the boomers not to hover over the toilet seat and to toss out all plants and dried flowers, and not to send greeting cards.  

I have a lot of my own to add but am saving them for my own book.  

Book 21 A Year in the Merde* by Stephen Clarke

Went out and bought all his subsequent books, preparing to move to France.