Random Acts of Kindness

Characters that could have been stock (the rich girl, the Trekkie programmer) have a depth that is strengthened by relationships with family, boyfriends, the past, and, most important, friends. - Booklist

Higgins writes with grace and humor, reminding us to hold tight to the ones we love. - Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners on The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendshi

The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship is a lovely novel with moments of deeply moving insight into what it means to be a mother, a wife, and a friend. Read it and share it with your own friends-you'll be glad you did! - Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of Beachcombers on The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship

[A] happy reminder that life is all about taking risks. - Publishers Weekly on The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship

Higgins does a nice job of balancing the characters' voices, and with each woman at a different stage in her life, diverse readers will find something to connect to. A natural for group discussions. - Booklist on Friendship Makes the Heart Grow Fonder