Staff Book and Media Recommendations

Can't Wait to Get to Heaven

Fannie Flagg

Elner Shimfissle touched a lot of lives during her 80-something years, and when the whole town of Elmwood Springs hears that she's dead, they're stunned and begin to reflect on what she meant to them. Then there's a big surprise (no spoilers here). It's a sweet, funny story, and it was perfect as a palate-cleanser after my steady reading of serious books like Boomerang, Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome and 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created. I recommend all these books - they are all in process as Ruby Canton books and will be in the 1st floor reading area - but I recommend Can't Wait to Get to Heaven for a good read on a road trip during the holidays. There's even a recipe section in the back of the book, including a truly heavenly caramel cake. ~ Abbey Warner

Reviewed December 2011