Dylan Landis Sure Can Write

I finished Normal People Don't Live Like This by Dylan Landis first thing this morning, and only stopped 15 pages short of the end last night because my eyes were seriously starting to blur (1 a.m.). If you're a person who appreciates words, notice how the author conjures up character with a few deft strokes. These interlinked stories about young women, their mothers, and lovers will stay with you long after you close this lovely pink book (Persea Books, $15). Normal People Don't Live Like This is the perfect gift for a friend with a couch, a blanket, and a Saturday afternoon.