Minneapolis writer Lorna Landvik is the author of 10 novels, including the New York Times bestsellers "Patty Jane's House of Curls," and "Angry Housewives Eating Bonbons." Her latest book, "Best to Laugh," had its paperback release this month by University of Minnesota Press.

"In Faith Sullivan's new novel, 'Goodnight, Mr. Wodehouse,' we lucky readers are taken back to Harvester, Minn. — yippee! — to catch up on characters introduced to us in 'The Cape Ann.' Nell Stillman is an indomitable heroine whose story is told with Sullivan's characteristic wit and sly humor; this is the kind of book you settle into, reading each page with an appreciative, 'Ahhh ...' "