May 15 – August 15, 2009
3 Southern books
One of the best challenges out there! Thanks, Maggie, for hosting this lovely challenge once again.
As for the books I read, I decided to go with some prize winners this year. Of the three, Property was my favorite and The Optimist’s Daughter was my least favorite. Click on the titles below for reviews.
I may also get to The Help by Kathryn Stockett before the end of the challenge, and if so, I’ll add it below.
- The Optimist’s Daughter by Eudora Welty (Pulitzer winner)
- A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor (Pulitzer winner)
- Property by Valerie Martin (Orange Prize winner)
I really enjoyed Property too! Congrats on finishing the challenge!
Jill
I’m almost done with my third (south of Broad)for the challenge, as well, but I still have so many more to read on my own. This was a really great challenge.
Congratualtions!
Lezlie
I just went back and read your review of The Optimist’s Daughter. I’ve only read one book by Eudora Welty and it was truly bizarre. I want to like her, but I don’t think it’s going to happen.
Congrats on finishing!
**gasp** WOW! congrats
The Help is GREAT!
I didn’t join up for this challenge this year since I am doing so poorly at all my other challenges. The Help is on my TBR list though – it looks like a great read!
Wow, already?! Well done!
I’m still working on mine, one book left. You’re right about it being one of the best challenges out there though, it’s great! 
Congrats!