“The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery

This was a pleasant story about a supremely intelligent concierge of very poor origins, who hid her gifts because she was afraid of being punished for venturing outside her place in society.The book made me think of how we “don’t see” people beyond their role in society.

“China Rich Girlfriend” by Kevin Kwan

This was an amusing, light read at a time when I really needed one. Kevin Kwan is a very good story teller.