Olive Kitteridge is a 2009 novel in linked short stories by Elizabeth Strout about a crotchety older woman named—well, Olive Kitteridge. A retired math teacher in Maine who interacts somewhat peevishly with her fellow humans. She is deeply flawed and deeply relatable. The love Strout has for her is evident and most of my favorite readers were likewise enthralled by the book.
I loved the first book and now you're inspiring me to read the second. Such a great post! I always love your writing!
Thanks, Candi!! I’m kind of surprised the second book didn’t get more hype. Let me know what you think!