WHERE THE HEART IS (Billie Letts) - October 20/11

This cute but overlong book contains a number of indelible characters, especially its compelling protagonist, but the episodic structure does grow a little wearying after a while. The whole thing is certainly quite readable, but Letts' quirky sensibilities are occasionally a little suffocating. Still, I wasn't bored. **1/2 out of ****