One of the best books I have read in a long time! The Gate to Women's Country

By Sheri S. Tepper

I won't call this best book I have ever read but it is certainly in my top 5. Many people might think that this book would not interest them because it is classified in the Fantasy/SciFi category but do not be put off!

I was actually looking for a different book that I remember the plot to but can't remember the title and I was out at whatsthatbook.com. I browsed through the other questions already there to see if someone else had already asked and I ran across this one.

Basic plot breakdown: it is about 300 years after the "convulsions" which are never specified but are some sort of civilisation ending wars. The women have taken over and men and women live separately. It goes from there. Part of the narrative form takes its clues from an adaptation of the Illiad.

I can't stress how much I enjoyed this book. I received it from paperbackswap.com on Saturday and finished it Sunday night! If you see this book anywhere, grab it, read it, pass it on!

A book review- California Demon

This is the second book in this series following Carpe Demon. I read this in one night so it definitely captured my attention. The main character, Kate, is mother to a 2 yr. old boy and a 14 yr. old girl. It is very funny with lots of "Mommy" moments that any parent can relate to including retail therapy, ordering pizza instead of cooking, leaving a store to avoid a meltdown... Just about any situation you have been in, she is in as she hunts demons without telling her family. Don't worry that the central character is Catholic, it is not an in your face book about religion. This book is well-written enough to be stand alone but would probably be better enjoyed if you read this series in order. Fortunately for me, there are at least 2 more books in the series so my fun can continue.