Title Excellent Women Author Barbara Pym Call Number PR6066.y58e91988 Location 2nd Floor Humanities Rating Recommended Book Review Mildred Lathbury is a single woman, quite happy. She observes, analyzes, dreams of instances and a life well lived by her and those around her, but is never dissatisfied or suffering from FOMO. Mildred meets and observes new neighbors, enjoys observing their quirks and attitudes. Most of her current friends revolve around the church perish and most are very much like her, which is satisfactory. Mildred is an excellent woman, in that she is the go-to, level headed, cool under pressure friend everyone wants to call their own. The author's humor is present through out the story. And was seen as an example of the highest comedy. The story  characters are still skimping and saving from war time rationing, and doing without is a routine. In  1952 England tea time is a must and cannot be missed. It's a routine that centers civility and makes you slow down, sit and enjoy company and a biscuit or two. It appears to be the first response to an unexpected issue. Submitted By Annalisa Goode Department or Major Law School Status Staff Chapman Email agoode@chapman.edu