Abundantly charming. I've had this book on my to-read list for a while, but I first paid attention to Rainbow Rowell when I found out that my beloved Noelle Stevenson from tumblr (Gingerhaze, she of the Broship of the Ring fanart) is doing the cover for Rainbow's new book Fangirl. (It's a book about fandom and fanfiction, which means it's basically an instant buy for me. I'm just as excited about her March release of Eleanor & Park.) ANYHOW. Attachments takes place at the turn of the millennium--extra points for the well-placed pop culture references from 1999. Lincoln (shy, single, and swoon-worthy) starts a new job as the email monitor at a Nebraska newspaper. Beth (whip-smart and in a miserable relationship) frequently emails Jennifer (married, hilarious, and possibly pregnant) and while Lincoln knows he should crack down on their personal emails, he...doesn't. And then he falls for Beth. The whole plot is so outlandish and engaging that it's easy to get hooked. Oh! Bonus: While it's definitely a romance, Beth and Jennifer feel like real women and they don't talk about guys the whole time. Lincoln's not perfect, either, and while I wish we didn't learn SO MUCH about his past relationship, he's a wonderful love interest. It's well worth spending an afternoon with these characters.