Title: English as a Second Language Author: Megan Crane type of book: Adult Fiction / Chick Lit call number: FIC - place this book on hold -

This book is strong in character, story, language and setting.

Summary:
Alex is a twenty something New Yorker who hates her job and social life in the city. She wants change but isn't sure what to change. Her friends Robin and Michael are supportive but provide no answers. Her recent ex boyfriend Evan provides an answer.: He tells her she could never get into a British graduate school program. She takes that as a challenge, applies and gets accepted. Soon she finds herself in a small dormitory room filled with other graduate students (Christina and Melanie) in England - only she's not sure if this is what she wanted either. She befriends Toby and Jason who are in the English Studies program with her.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
I highly recommend this book to fans of chick lit or women's fiction. It has all the appeal factors: a great setting, wonderful characters, cool British language, and an appealing story of a single woman trying to find out where she belongs. Also, there is humor provided by Alex's quick wit and cranky comments. There is a lot of drinking, dating, writing of papers, and pondering life's big questions.

Other suggested reading:

What a Girl Wants by Liz Maverick

Weekend in Paris by Robyn Sisman

Hating Valentine's Day by Allison Rushby

Employee Initials: KS Review Date: March 2005

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