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Before we get to the really exciting stuff, I want to recommend "Happiness Sold Separately" by Lolly Winston. Great book that explores real and raw emotions as the characters wander through infertility, marriage, temptation, etc. Very good but respectful transition.... I most recently finished reading "The Carrie Diaries" by Candace Bushnell and ohmygosh I absolutely loved it! I figured that any "Sex and the City" fan would be predisposed to like a prequel set in Carrie's high school years but let me tell you, this would definitely stand alone very well. SATC fans and wannabe writers will love and appreciate everything about it from Carrie's first love and musings on men, relationships and friendship to her emergence as a writer - complete with lots of sarcasm and drama. You're also made privy to the details on Carrie's family who play a large role in the book. And the ending...oh it's great, one of the best. Well done Ms. Bushnell! S

I know it's been awhile but I've been busy. First and foremost I have a huge recommendation for Kathryn Stockett 's "The Help" . It's no wonder why book clubs across America are raving about it. "The Help" is one of those precious gems that entertains while educating and enlightening. Stockett switches the narration between three very different but strong female characters. They are of different age, class, and circumstance. The women are also different races, which was the largest barrier between them at the time. However, this is a story of growth and change. They learn to open their eyes and see one another as fellow women and more importantly, individuals. Through her eloquent story telling, Stockett weaves so much into one story while never coming off preachy but letting the women's experiences and interactions speak for themselves. "The Help" is definitely a must read. I cannot say enough good things or recommend reading more s