Confession: I'm partial to a couple of characters in this months summer read 44 Scotland Street and look forward to the installments that feature them. The main voice of Pat, the twenty-something Scottish student on her second "gap year" strikes a cord. . . the adage: life is something that happens to you while you're busy making other plans, applies to her outrageous misadventures. Her part time job at a small gallery is full of intrigue including a misplaced masterpiece (?) and ensuing interactions that offer a delicious "slice of life" as she prepares to return school.

The frustrations of her neighbor Irene, are too wicked! Comically portrayed as the misguided mother of a protege in the making, her over involvement in his preschool and subsequent melt-down leads to a visit to the local psychotherapist. . .but for who? Another story altogether!

Hope you're well into 44 Scotland Street, and enjoying this little trip to Edinburgh!

Confession: I'm already half way through this month's book: 44 Scotland Street, by Alexander McCall Smith. It's true. . . in one sitting, just couldn't put it down!

44 Scotland Street was initially serialized daily for the newspaper The Scotsman. Each installment reveals more plot and tells the tales of an interesting, and mostly unrelated group of people who's lives intertwine curiously: "Characters, all of who reflect human types I have encountered and known while living in Edinburgh," writes the author.

If you liked Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, try 44 Scotland Street for a late summer read, and let me know what you think?

Ed. Note: This month's Book blog is dedicated posthumously to Sylvia W.
Sylvia, you shared your enjoyment of 44 Scotland Yard with me but left before I could convey my heart felt appreciation to you. RIP