Jamie Langston Turner is hands down my favorite contemporary writer. The first time I read one of her books, I started out very unsure of whether I would like it. It seemed quite unassuming and even slow at times, plus some of the characters were decidedly quirky. But I was quickly drawn into the rich storylines and unexpectedly deep characters, and she soon became one of my favorite writers.
The books are not really a series, but they are all set in the same fictional area of South Carolina. There are also several minor characters that are in many of the books, which lends an air of familiarity even as you are meeting a new main character.
I can’t really name a favorite, as each one holds a special place in my heart. Her way of expressing relationships and faith is simply amazing. According to the newsletter on her website, she is currently working on her ninth book. Here is a list of the eight books Turner has published so far:
- Suncatchers (1995)
- Some Wildflower in My Heart (1998)
- By the Light of a Thousand Stars (1999)
- A Garden to Keep (2001)
- No Dark Valley (2004)
- Winter Birds (2006)
- Sometimes a Light Surprises (2009)
- To See the Moon Again (2014)
I have decluttered a lot of books over the years, but I will never get rid of hers. I don’t own them all yet, but I hope to finish out my collection this year.
Have you read any of her books? What did you think?
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