The Way Life Should Be

I have read two previous books by Christina Baker Kline, historical fiction, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Was surprised to see this one as it looked too “chic lit” for her. But I was wrong and now I am going to read any other book she may have written. A novel about a 30-something female New Yorker (by way of NJ) who lost her job through her own carelessness as she became enamored with a guy she met on a dating site, all told in a light, humorous vein. She retreated back to her old bedroom in NJ where her Nonna, father and stepmother still reside. But, always having a dream to go to Maine, she ends up doing that to live with the guy from the dating site. That quickly fizzles but she stays in Maine and finds a job and a dog and friends, but most importantly, herself. It takes a trip back home to NJ after 3 months and a heart to heart with Nonna, for her to realize all that; and, that she is happy and fulfilled.