The stories in Nine to Ninety aim to entertain. Written in a rich variety of voices, these colourful narratives begin with a little girl's weekend in an artist's home, then shiver from a "Giant-Lady's" wintry farm, to summer dining in a mansion and a boy's exotic lunches on a neighbour's porch. Pretty French girls dance, a university student delights in her debonair "older man", a corporate executive rediscovers romance, and women challenged by advancing years cope each in her unique way. Realistic, bizarre, funny, or touching, the stories in Nine to Ninety promise a potpourri of enjoyable reading. and "a wonderful array of captivating narratives and " - Canadian Book Clubs and "Several of the stories by Ioannou were slightly reminiscent of the writing style of Lucy Maud Montgomery, while other stories reminded me of the British author Barbara Pym. Nine to Ninety: Stories across the generations has something for everyone. A very entertaining and delightful book with stories that will touch your heart. and " - Paula, Canadian Book Clubs, Book Reviews Forum and "It is a difficult task to write stories that appeal to several generations. When writing this type of book, the author must find a common perspective to engage her readers. In the example of Nine to Ninety, author Ioannou imparts gentle lessons in humanity in her stories, relating them with clear prose and humour. Social perceptions and misperceptions are a theme in the book. . . . It also draws our attention to the assumptions individuals make about themselves and each other - an important learning opportunity for young adults. and " - J. Lynn Fraser, CM, and "The women portrayed [in Nine to Ninety: Stories across the generations] come from different generations but the author depicts each with sensitivity; her characters are captivating, from the inquisitive Lucy to the grumpy Elaine. We come to realize that women are not only mothers, sisters, daughters, and grandmothers, and Ioannou's portrayal of their complexity pushes home the truth that women are distinct. Her rendering is both tender and tough. These are women with whom we want to sit down and share a cup of tea. And the tea is just fine, Susan Ioannou. Just fine. and " - Mary Barnes, Prairie Fire Review of Books