A Spool of Blue Thread

Saga of several generations of a family, beautifully written by Anne Tyler. The major focus is on Abby and Red Whitshank and their four adult children, but going back in time to their childhoods and those of the forebears. Written as only Tyler can, with pathos, humor, drama, love and laughter. A wonderful addition to her repertoire.

Ah, Anne Tyler. Happiness is discovering that Anne Tyler is coming out with a new novel, putting the book on hold at the library, and having it come in for you at a time that you need a good book. Anne Tyler is...well, reliable. You know what you are getting. You are going to get family dynamics. And they will be just as disfunctional and, unexpectedly, magically healing, as your own family dynamics.

It's reassuring, somehow. And also comforting. And as good as a Hershey's milk chocolate candy bar at giving you enough, just enough, to go on.

This one may be my very, very favorite Anne Tyler. It's that good.