I really liked the story “Security,” where Olive visits Christopher and his new wife, Ann, in New York. I like that the relationship between Chris and Olive is finally exposed. We get […]

In a recent comment, Shelly mentions “Olive’s affair.” I’m guessing it’s a reference to Olive’s feelings for Jim O’Casey, as opposed to her budding feelings for Jack Kennison at the end of […]

One of the canned questions about this book is as follows: In “A Different Road,” Strout writes about Olive and Henry: “No, they would never get over that night because they had […]

What do you think of Olive? Do you like her? Do you know anyone like her or see any part of yourself in her? Do you believe the transformation she seems to […]

Kirkus says this about Olive Kittridge: A perfectly balanced portrait of the human condition, encompassing plenty of anger, cruelty and loss without ever losing sight of the equally powerful presences of tenderness, […]

Thanks to a strong recommendation from Shelly in a recent comment, I’ve decided our March book will be The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. I hope you’ll read it and participate in our […]