Read these books - or face my wrath

Idol Hands by Cynthia Hill

Want to read a debut novel that will leave you absolutely stunned with your jaw on the floor, sputtering like an idiot in a padded cell?  Cool!  Look no further than Idol Hands by Cynthia Hill!  It’s the story of an unhappy wife with a jerk of a husband who, after seeing her ex-boyfriend on the television, leaves Canada for the States and goes on a journey/adventure to find him.  What happens will leave you speechless, trust me.  It’s written in diary form which I really enjoyed – it gave the author to really give Tara a voice and gives the reader great insight into her character.  I really can’t wait until more of my friends read it – I need a few discussion buddies. 

The Sister Queens by Sophie Perinot

In the past, I’ve found some books on medieval history boring and dry.  Not so for Sophie Perinot’s debut novel, The Sister Queens.  It was full of vivid descriptions, well- rounded and multi-dimensional characters and best of all, wonderfully researched down to the smallest detail.  What more can you ask for in HistFic?  Anyway, it’s about four 13^th century sisters from Provence – it mainly focuses on the two eldest, Marguerite and Eleanor.  Most of the chapters in the book begin with one of the sister writing a letter to the other.  I loved this aspect.  It kept me intrigued and gave me real insight into their relationships. 

Havah by Tosca Lee

I really love Biblical Fiction as long as it’s not preachy.  Havah by Tosca Lee tells the story of Eve, the garden and life after the garden.  It is, perhaps, the most beautifully written book I’ve read in my entire life.  Whether you believe in God/the Bible/creation/whatever, this book will appeal to anyone who loves to read great books.  Tosca spun a gorgeous web of words that I became happily stuck in.  When I can’t bear to put a book down, when it makes me cry and makes me think – yups, that’s a great book.