“Annabel nodded at her, turning to climb into her own seat, fastening her own harness with the self-assurance of a test pilot on his fiftieth run rather than someone with no front teeth and a Dora barrette in her hair”

Abbi Waxman’s debut novel about a young widow raising two daughters will amuse you. This novel is filled with love, humor, good friends and a bit of romance.

As Lilian tries to move forward while still missing her husband, she signs herself and her daughters up for a gardening class at the Los Angeles Botanical Gardens.  There they meet a wonderful group of gardeners and a very kind and patient instructor.

If you are looking for an easy read filled with humor, pick this one up!