Book Of The Month May, 2007
The Learning CurveMelissa Nathan
Nicky Hobbs loves teaching at the local primary school. She’s idolised by her class – in particular ten-year-old Oscar Samuels – but she’s starting to find she’d quite like some adult adoration for a change. Mark Samuels is a frazzled single father working all the hours God gives to provide for his beloved son, Oscar. But he’s unable to see that Oscar would prefer his presence to his presents once in a while. Ms Hobbs knows Mr Samuels is a heartless workaholic. Mr Samuels is certain Ms Hobbs is an interfering busybody. But when they finally meet they start to discover that first first impressions can be deceptive. And perhaps they’ve both got a bit of learning to do…
What We Think
Katie Fforde, author of Practically Perfect recommends:
‘I will be taking Melissa Nathan’s The Learning Curve – this wonderful author manages to be funny and wise at the same time, as does Rowan Coleman. The Accidental Mother (which I’ve already started!) is the story of a career woman who has children inflicted on her by complete surprise. Great stuff. I will also take Murder in Steeple Martin, by Lesley Cookman published by Accent Press. I didn’t know I liked cosy-crime till I was sent this, but I’m loving it.’
Katie Fforde lives in Gloucestershire with her husband and some of her three children. Her hobbies are ironing and housework, but, unfortunately, she has almost no time for them as she feels it is her duty to keep a close eye on the afternoon chat shows. Practically Perfect is her twelfth novel.