Lisa @ Southern Girl Reads's Blog (15)

Pat Conroy's much anticipated latest novel begins in 1969 Charleston, South Carolina where we meet the King Family. Leopold Bloom King, the narrator of the story is the son of an extremely structured high school principal mother and a lovable science teacher father. Although from the outside, the Kings look like any average Southern Catholic… Continue

This is a very interesting book that has some mystical elements mixed in that make it a unique story of faith and the power of one's mind over regret. It was described to me by the author's publicist as Christian Fiction, but the godly elements are subtle and does not overpower the story at all. Full review at Books and Cooks

I've always enjoyed reading western-themed novels and Etta by Geald Kolpan is a very entertaining story. It's the fictionilzed account of Etta Place, girlfriend to the "Sandance Kid" and member of the notorious Hole-In-The-Wall Gang. Not much is known about this mysterious horsewoman, but Kolpan mixes some historical facts along with his own imagination to give the reader an adventurous and enjoyable read. For my full review click here.

The Heretic's Daughter is the story of Sarah Carrier and her family who live in Andover, Massachusetts in 1690 at the time of the Salem Witch Trials. Sarah's mother Martha, is targeted by the townspeople as being a witch and they fear an arrest is inevitable. You can read my full review of this fascinating book written by a direct decendant of the family here on my blog.

This debut novel by southerner Kathryn Stockett is a beautifully written story of three women, who for their own reasons join together to tell stories of what its like to work as a maid for white women in the 1960's during the Civil Rights Movement. There is so much to this story besides the obvious and i recommend it highly as I'm sure it will be a favorite of book lovers. You can read my full review here.

The Triumph of Deborah is the fictionalized story of Deborah, the much adored and highly respected prophetess from the Old Testament. It centers around Deborah, who helped lead the Israelites into war with the Canaanites and what she sacrificed in order to help her people. It also introduces us to Ashera a Canaanite princess and Nogah, the illigitimate daughter of the Canaanite King Jabin and an Israelite slave. It's a fascinating story both educational and entertaining. If you haven't… Continue

I've read all of the books in this series known as the Blackbird Sisters Mystery Series and I LOVED them all. This is the seventh and possibly my favorite so far. These are light, entertaining murder mysteries written by an author with great wit and sense of humor. Please read my full review here on my blog.

This was my first Shreve book and I very much looked forward to reading it. Because it is written as a series of inteviews it is a different kind of reading experience. You can read my full review here on my blog.

I've just posted a review of a brand new book being released today by Susan Rebecca White. It's called 'Bound South' and its southern fiction with equal parts of drama and humor. You can check out my full review… Continue

One of the things that surprised me most about this book was the differing opinions of its readers. I'm coming to realize that you either love it or hate it. Personally, I LOVED it. It's a different kind of book than I generally read. It has a mysterious gothic element that I don't know if I'd call 'fantasy', but there is a certain 'make believe' feel to it. That was part of the appeal for me. However, I've read many reviews that, in my opinion, took the book too seriously and picked the plot… Continue

This is an amazing story of Don Piper's experience in heaven following a tragic car accident in 1989. You can read my full review here on my blog.

I received this book from LT Early Reviewers and it quickly grabbed my attention. This is Historical Fiction at it's best, written by a talented debut author. Click here to read my full review.

This was a book that I had much anticipation about reading. It was named one of the best books of 2007. Click here to read my review.

This was one of the most unexpected pleasures this year. I really didn't know what to expect from this book. Click here to read my review.

This is the story of eleven-year-old Ellie Sanders, who is forced to abandon her childhood and deal with adult problems way before she should have. It's a heartbreaking but beautifully written story that is probably my favorite book of the year. It's an emotional story and one that will stay with you long after the last page.



Click here to read my full review of TOMATO GIRL by Jayne… Continue