March/April 2004

The #1 Pick:
"Protagonist Sophie Stanton is only 36 when her husband dies, and she goes through all the stages of grief... She is so human that you want to hug her, or call her up, or go out on the town with her. Winston has a wistful way of writing -- this novel kept my attention glued until the end." -- Roberta Rubin, The Book Stall at Chestnut, Winnetka, IL

 

2004-2005 Reading Group 76

The #1 Pick:
"The Secret Life of Bees is a wonderfully sensuous read. Book groups will be intrigued as relationships are explored in the context of religion, family, and race. I will share this book with all the people I care about." -- Genny Lord, Browsing Bison Books, Deer Lodge, MT