THE BLUE BEDROOM AND OTHER STORIES (Rosamund Pilcher)

This is one of those books that you can read over and over again (and I have) and wish that each story could be a full-blown novel.  Pilcher is long-retired from writing, but if you are a fan and haven't read this wonderful collection in a while, pick up a copy soon.  I love the one about the husband who works from home one day and expects his wife to make him a hot lunch, share a cup of, tea, etc., not realizing that she actually has a busy life during her time at home.  I always remembered the one about the empty nester who befriends a local author and ends up starting her own business making slipcovers.  It has always amazed me how Pilcher can take regular people going about their ordinary days and transform them into something special and memorable.