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

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