As I have stated a thousand times before... I love me some books in a series. Twilight, Sookie Stackhouse, The Hunger Games, The Shopaholic series... and on and on and on.
Just recently, I read the Big Stone Gap Series by Adriana Trigiani. I loved it.
As some background, Trigiani was actually a graduate of my alma mater, Saint Mary's College. I had heard of her while I was at school and that several of her books were NY Times Bestsellers. Obviously I was excited before I even read them.
This series contains four books: Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Holler, Milk Glass Moon, and Home to Big Stone Gap.
Each books tells about a little slice of adulthood in Ave Maria's (that's the main character) life. From singlehood to wedded bliss to motherhood, this book felt so very real. I felt like I knew the characters and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next.
I read the whole series in under 2 weeks, so if that's any indication... you should definitely read these books.
The End.
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I love book series and I'm so excited to hear about a new good series! I actually did a blog post yesterday asking people for book suggestions, so thank you for writing this post! :)
I added this series to my list of books :) I'm working on Sapphique (Book #2 in the Incarceron series that Mojito Maven suggested). I completely agree with you on the series love :)
I love a good series, too! I'm actually reading "Very Valentine" by Trigiani and loving it so far...also appears to be the first in a new series since she just released "Brava, Valentine".
Ohh...adding them to my list now!!! XOXO
Thanks for the rec, I'm adding them to my list now! I love a good series. I'm right in the middle of The Hunger Games now and can't put it down!
I'm always looking for a good series! Currently I'm reading the House of Hope series by Neta Jackson. It's Christian fiction, and the characters seem so real.
I loved Adriana Trigiani's Very Valentine and Brava, Valentine -- her new series! Definitely recommend picking those up. Very fun stories! I haven't read the Big Stone Gap books but definitely have them on my radar.
Right now I'm making my way through Jessica Anya Blau's Drinking Closer To Home, which is about a seriously dysfunctional family... but is very entertaining!
I LOVED that series. Lucia, Lucia is a good one too.
I read Big Stone Gap a few years ago but had no idea it was part of a series! Maybe I should read the others!
One of my very good friends from college is from Big Stone Gap. From her stories, it sounds like a place that has a lot to tell! I'd love to read these books. I've only heard good things.
Right now I'm reading Lonesome Dove. It's different from my "usual" reads, but I'm really enjoying it. I can't wait to watch the movie when I'm done!
I love series too! And YA fiction. Ha.
Thanks for the suggestion...I just bought the first book in the series!
I love it when you post your favorite books!
You have me quite curious. There is an area near where I live called Big Stone Gap. It is in VA.
I didn't know you went to st.mary's! My boyfriend went there and graduated in 2006!
I have heard good things about Adriana Trigiani and am always looking for new books to read. Thanks for the suggestion - will check the Big Stone Gap Series out!
I love book series. I love being able to follow the same character(s) for an extended length of time.
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