Worst Date Ever

August 1, 2017
Widowed two years ago, Jenny is finally ready to date again. Her best friend, Angela, is thrilled, and even Jenny's 12-year-old son, Ryan, is glad she's looking for someone to spend time with. Jenny takes two weeks off from work and, using the dating website E-Galaxy, schedules several daytime dates at her favorite coffee shop. Unfortunately, some dates start out badly, and the rest only take a few hours to get there. Operation Prince Charming is tanking, and Jenny misses her husband as the two-week clock ticks down and she inches toward hopelessness. With an Everytown setting, minimal character development, and a pat, happy ending, Campbell (The Bootlegger's Goddaughter, 2017) keeps readers focused on an easy-to-follow plot that's predictable, with some humorous departures. This is great for adult newcomers to reading or the English language as well as anyone who enjoys zipping through a lighthearted read in a single, short sitting.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2017, American Library Association.)