For our book club meeting for the month of October, we dove into How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz, and what a fantastic choice it was! This novel offers a refreshingly original structure and a protagonist with a voice that resonates. I listened to it as an audiobook, which I’d highly recommend—the narration brought Cara Romero’s story to life in a way that added warmth and depth to an already engaging read. Cara, the novel’s protagonist, is a woman in her mid-50s navigating a life turned upside down. After losing her long-term job at a factory during the Recession, she’s pushed back into the job market and begins a series of job counselling sessions. But rather than talking careers, Cara reveals her life story across twelve vivid sessions, recounting memories of love, friendship, family, and survival. Cruz does an incredible job with character development, particularly with Cara, who is as morally complex as she is relatable. She’s been through turbulent relationship...