I read the first 5 stories by Bookclub night. Found them very interesting and thought provoking, like most really good short stories. But also a bit confusing. Strange things happen and there is much surreal about the stories, that lay open women's many life and identity struggles. I would love to know everyone's favorite story so I can at least read those additional stories if not the whole book, ???? time permitting. I liked culinary Lessons quite a bit. And thanks to Peggy for ordering an extra book for me so I could read on trip. Sorry the threat if icy roads kept me away!