Marilla of Green Gables really took me back to Avonlea and the lovely Anne of Green Gables stories.  Most of us probably read Anne of Green Gables when we were growing up and after reading Marilla of Green Gables, it made me want to start the series all over again. 

We meet Marilla when she is just a young lady growing up on her family farm and learn so much about what made her the character we remember from the Anne of Green Gables novels.  Her life story grows and develops through this re-telling.  Sometimes when an author re-visits a well known and loved character or setting, it can be a total disaster or make the reader feel like coming home.  Marilla of Green Gables was definitely a sweet homecoming for me.  It is everything you remember about Avonlea along with new memorable characters.  Truly, it is just a well written novel and very enjoyable read.  I believe even if you weren't a fan of the Anne of Green Gables series, this book could be read and appreciated for the great piece of historical fiction it is.  

I can imagine Marilla of Green Gables being a wonderful book club selection that could be enhanced by also reading Anne of Green Gables.  

I received this book courtesy of William Morrow through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.  

I was so thrilled when I found out that Elizabeth Berg was going to revisit the fictional town of Mason, Missouri and continue the narrative that began with The Story of Arthur Truluv.  And Night of Miracles was another five star read for me and absolutely one of the best books I've read this year!  

Night of Miracles continues the story of Lucille Howard. Her baking classes are really taking off and she has developed quite the following.  Through Lucille, we also meet the young family who lives next door and see first hand the challenges they face.  We also meet Iris, Lucille's newly hired assistant, and witness how her life changes over the course of the book.  I just can't tell you how well Elizabeth Berg develops characters that you really feel like you know.  I became so invested in this story and loved every minute.  

Night of Miracles is a story about the depth of human kindness and is a touching and endearing read.  I highly recommend Night of Miracles, and while it is a sequel, it could truly be read as a stand alone as well. 

I received this book courtesy of Random House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.