What can I say about Barbara Delinsky that probably hasn't been said before -- many, many times to be sure. When you can visualize a story and its characters years after reading a book it tells so much about the author. It shows that that author brought those characters -- those people -- to life. I think my first Barbara Delinsky read was Coast Road. I thought so highly of this book that for many years it was the first book off my tongue when someone asked for a recommendation. After that I read just about anything I could get my grubby hands on. Sure I have my favorites Coast Road, Family Tree (if you've missed this one run and get it), The Secret Between Us, While My Sister Sleeps and Not My Daughter. I know long list but I really believe everyone NEEDS to read these. And now with the advent of the e-readers they are all just a click away. Barbara Delinsky has been a source of delight. And I am so glad to say that BLUEPRINTS has earned a place on albeit my rather lengthy favorites list. What you haven't read Barbara Delinsky. What are you waiting for?

When an unfortunate misunderstanding occurs a totally out of character rift in the mother daughter relationship seems unable to bridge. Neither Caroline nor Jamie can get passed this problem that has put them on seemingly opposing sides. But that is not really the case. The problem is a failure to communicate which is also not usual. Caroline and Jamie, mother and daughter, were basically content with their lives -- until they realized that they didn't want to settle for content. They each realized that their lives were missing something and it took a tragedy, and a giant upheaval in their contented lives to open their eyes to possibilities. Some new -- some familiar -- but all good and as it turns out welcome. Good for the soul and good for the heart.

Caroline brought up Jamie to believe in family even though their family had been a victim of divorce. But Jamie would find herself thinking of how her mother would react -- cherish moments not things -- when her life took on new responsibilities that she honestly wasn't confident in handling. Jamie liked to plan -- life just can't be planned. Spontaneity is necessary when life hands you challenges that are way out of your league. Ultimately both Caroline and Jamie are going to be presented with possibilities that neither ever expected. Absolutely joyous.

So BLUEPRINTS is about a family company that has it hands in building, refurbishing and selling homes and other buildings. As in life architectural blueprints often have to be adjusted to allow for conditions that are anything but stagnant. BLUEPRINTS is about life following a new plan that will for the most part be drawn up as the family goes along. Once again Barbara Delinsky has penned an eye opening delightful journey toward a full rewarding life in BLUEPRINTS. BLUEPRINTS grows page after page as the reader gets invested in the people at the center of the story. People are always the focus of a Barbara Delinsky book. BLUEPRINTS is just another delightful tale by this amazing author that will definitely have you smiling.