The Switch

When I think of the “slice of life” type fiction, this book fits perfectly. Yes, it's a romance, but it reads more contemporary. I say that because the main characters don't get together with their romantic partners until their last chapters of the book. The plot is more about Eileen and Leena learning about themselves and their place in their world. They connect with people they ordinarily wouldn't and create found families in each other's circle of people. I don't read many books with characters over the age of 70 and Eileen was fantastic. I loved the way grief was handled. It was a heart warming story and I feel like it would make a great mini series on the BBC.