2023: There's a reason this book has been EVERYWHERE

You probably are going to pick this one up because your aunt or your grandmother recommended it to you, or like me, one of your good friend's moms gushed about it. And they are not wrong! This novel would be entirely appropriate for you to suggest that your mom pick it for her next book club meeting. This is an easy read that women of all ages will enjoy. Also, it's coming out as a show on AppleTV+ staring Brie Larson, so you better read it before it comes out later this year!

There are some sad parts and there are some misogynists, and there are a couple of honestly kind of brutal rape scenes. But the book moves on faster than Elizabeth Zott does, simply presenting the facts and brushing itself off, and zipping right along to the next scene. So keep that in mind as a trigger warning, but the abuse is treated as simply more motivation for Zott to achieve her goals.

There are moments that remind you how short life is, and to always tell the people you love just how much. It was a sweet book overall! I don't mean to downplay that I did enjoy this book; I just don't think it was particularly monumental. And that's okay too! Maybe this will finally satisfy my mother's desire for me to recommend a "light-hearted" read to her...