Anne Arundel County Public Library discussion

Being a thriller/action lover, this book did not immediately grab my attention. Having read another Sue Monk Kidd book, I knew her ability to write captivating novels. This is truly a gem.

Thank you for your review! "Secret Life of Bees" was such a career defining book; it's interesting to hear how readers are responding to her later novels.

The Invention of Wings captured my imagination of how life was like in South Carolina from the point of view of a young slave girl and a privileged southern aristocratic girl with progressive ideas. I loved how the story was told from two points of view and the visual imagery of the quilt and Charleston, S.C. really gripped me. It was kind of like a Downtown Abbey from the American side because it told the point of view of the Southern slave owners corresponding with the point of view of the slaves. I like that it was based an a real person. This would be a great read for anyone who loves historical fiction.

What an incredible book! This is quite possibly the best book I've ever read-- or at least in my top 10. And I've read thousands of books. It's a must read for everyone (IMHO)!

I really enjoyed the Invention of Wings. I had put the book on hold, but had too many books that came in at once, so I gave it to a friend to read. She loved it and I had her read Secret Life of Bees which she also loved. I finally got a copy of the book a 2nd time and devoured it. I love historical fiction and I love Charleston. I really liked the way Kidd chose to narrate the story by both Sarah and Handful so you get a perspective from both sides of life. I looked into the story a little bit and found that both Sarah and her sister Angelina were both activists for abolition and women's rights and made history during their time. Fascinating!