The Grand Sophy

Title: The Grand Sophy
Author: Georgette Heyer
Genre: Romantic, Comedy, Historical Fiction
Summary: From:  amazon.com - "Sophy sets everything right for her desperate family in one of Georgette Heyer's most popular Regency romances. When Lady Ombersley agrees to take in her young niece, no one expects Sophy, who sweeps in and immediately takes the ton by storm. Sophy discovers that her aunt's family is in desperate need of her talent for setting everything right: Ceclia is in love with a poet, Charles has tyrannical tendencies that are being aggravated by his grim fiancee, her uncle is of no use at all, and the younger children are in desperate need of some fun and freedom. By the time she's done, Sophy has commandeered Charles's horses, his household, and finally, his heart."
Rating: So Good!
Why I Like It: This book is really fun and lively. The main character has lots of personality.
Reviewer: Brigette

Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

Title:"Saving CeeCee Honeycutt"  
Author: Beth Hoffman and Jenna Lamia
Genre: Fiction,
Rating: Good
Why I Like It: This book is really sweet. While the main character comes from a hard life, the love and care of people that she meets helps her to heal.  Lots of interesting characters in it. Go check it out!
Reviewer: Brigette

The Quilter's Apprentice

Title: The Quilter's Apprentice
Author: Jennifer Chiaverini
Genre: Historical Fiction, Quilts
Summary: From http://jenniferchiaverini.com: Master quilter Sylvia Compson shares the secrets of her creative gifts with her young assistant, Sarah McClure. During their lessons, the intricate, varied threads of Sylvia's life begin to emerge. It is the story of a young wife living through the hardships and agonies of the World War II home front; of a family torn apart by jealously and betrayal; of misunderstanding, loss, and a tragedy that can never be undone.
Rating: Very good!
Why I Like It: First book in series, the whole series is very good! Characters are interesting, carries on from one book to the next, I liked some of the books better than others, but would rate them all very good.
Other: Did listen to some on audio – enjoyed both reading & audio.
Reviewer: Patsy

The Help

Title: The Help
Author: Kathryn Stockett
Genre: Historical Fiction, comedy
Summary:  The Help is the story of a young white woman in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960s and a group of black maids who work for the families of her friends. It's about the struggles the women face as they chafe against the written and unwritten rules that limit their lives. 
Rating: Excellent!
Why I Like It: Funny, historical, great characters! Read before seeing the movie, will help the movie make more sense.
Other: Listened to it on audio – so well done in the different dialect of the characters – made it every entertaining & easy to keep the characters straight. (I have it on audio if you want to borrow it)
Reviewer: Patsy

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Title: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Author: Laura Hillenbrand
Genre: Historical non-fiction

Rating: Excellent!! – one of my favorites
Reviewer: Patsy

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