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You meet people so easily! Mom said, when I smiled at the man who changed the car oil, who smiled back. Certainly I had very little competition, since Joseph smiled at no one, and Dad just flashed his teeth, and Mom's smiles were so full of feeling that people leaned back a little when she greeted them. It was hard to know just how much was being offered. 

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake - Aimee Bender

A curious little book that I slipped through during a late afternoon, it caught me out with scratchy, unexpected and often uncomfortable recognitions. It lingers. 

Comments

[Monica]

comfortable or un, i adore books that linger.

[Denise | Chez Danisse]

I've always liked the title. Perhaps I'll slip through too.

[little house]

I agree Monica. The lingering means that something has been stirred and often illuminated.

[Beth]

The book sounds interesting- thanks for sharing. And the photo is beautiful.

[little house]

Denise, it was the title that got me too. Beth, thank you!

[Monica]

lingering books... the best kind of books. For whatever reason.

[little house]

I agree Monica. A book that makes the mind or the heart leap and lurch is a life enhancer.

[Megan]

Those kinds of books, those kinds of afternoons, they are my favourite.

[little house]

Mine too, Megan. Especially if they arrive unexpectedly. And if I happen to have something delicious to nibble at the same time...

[Monica]

the title always appealed to me... I might slip into one of my days too soon!