Hi Gayla, thanks so much for some great suggestions. I don't know which to read first! I just finished "Honor" by my Facebook friend, Thrity Umrigar. (We connected through Connie Schultz's amazing Facebook page) It, too, is not for the faint of heart, since the topic is a Hindu family's honor killing after the sister marries a Muslim man. It's riveting and horrifying, but surprisingly human, with what I can only call 'lovely writing'.
I don't know if you've read any of Thrity's books, but they all take on controversial topics peopled with unforgettable characters who aren't always what they seem. Her heart is big and it shows. I also loved 'Nobody's Son'.
Anyway, I still haven't come down from the 'Honor' experience and thought I'd share this with you.
I'm so glad you have a TBR. I think everyone should have a TBR. Readers will probably never read all the books they would like to, but having a TBR allows us to dream that we actually could.
Hi Gayla, thanks so much for some great suggestions. I don't know which to read first! I just finished "Honor" by my Facebook friend, Thrity Umrigar. (We connected through Connie Schultz's amazing Facebook page) It, too, is not for the faint of heart, since the topic is a Hindu family's honor killing after the sister marries a Muslim man. It's riveting and horrifying, but surprisingly human, with what I can only call 'lovely writing'.
I don't know if you've read any of Thrity's books, but they all take on controversial topics peopled with unforgettable characters who aren't always what they seem. Her heart is big and it shows. I also loved 'Nobody's Son'.
Anyway, I still haven't come down from the 'Honor' experience and thought I'd share this with you.
Looking forward to more good suggestions!
I haven't read Honor, although it is on my TBR. I like reading "hard" books, and I've heard her writing is wonderful. Thanks for suggesting this one.
Great suggestions. I am going to give Small World a try. Becaue of you I now have a TBR list.
I'm so glad you have a TBR. I think everyone should have a TBR. Readers will probably never read all the books they would like to, but having a TBR allows us to dream that we actually could.
I had one so many years ago and abandoned it because it felt like a burden. your Newsletter encouraged me to make one again.