I recently downloaded a library app called iBookshelf to keep track of my books, people I loan them to, etc. I have several books that I've borrowed so I decided I should read those books and return them. The first book I chose was The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews. (It must be a very popular book because it even has a video game based on it!) Last year I read Deep Dish and enjoyed it so I figured I would also like TFU.
And I was right. I did enjoy this book. (Thanks for loaning it to me, Mary!) Living in Georgia and reading a book written by a Georgian author is always a lot of fun. I feel like I know the characters personally and have been in their houses. Actually, I enjoy Southern literature in general.
The main character, Dempsey Killebrew, is a lobbyist in D.C. who happens to get in the middle of a political and legal mess. While things are calming down up north, she moves to a small town in rural Georgia to fix up a house that has been left to her father.
Some of the plot is a bit predictable since it a romance. But there are some fun twists and an exciting ending. If you like easy-to-read books set in the South, this is a book you will enjoy.
Sounds like a fun story. I could use some light fiction right about now!
Posted by: Carole | February 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM
this is a great book and i saw MLA at a book signing at the margaret mitchell house, we should check the calendar and maybe schedule a field trip!
Posted by: lydia | February 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM
glad you enjoyed the book - your review is spot on! (and a field trip to MMH sounds like a great idea!!)
Posted by: Mary | February 11, 2011 at 06:59 AM