Patty Jane's House of Curl by Lorna Landvik

I'm reading a book by an author, new to me. This one's about Minnesota sisters, Patty Jane and Harriet. Patty Jane is newly married - and abandoned - pregnant and trying to deal. Her sister is also in some dire straits - her husband has tragically died. It's supposed to be an emotionally tender and comedic novel about the bonds between women. Sounds good to me. I'll let you know.

Update:  Okay, well, I finished "Patty Jane's House of Curl" by Lorna Landvik. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Lorna Landvik reminds me so much of Fannie Flagg (recall, Fried Green Tomatoes, the movie made from her book - Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe). One minute you're laughing your ass off, the next you're crying your eyes out. I loved the characters in it, I loved the story line, I loved the book. It's always an awesome thing to find a new author that you love. You'd think with all the books out there one wouldn't have a hard time finding a good one but it isn't always that easy. I plan on adding Lorna Landvik to my list and buying any book of hers I can get my hands on.