The Secret Life of Bees By Sue Monk Kidd

I know this book has been around for a while, so I was glad to finally have the opportunity to read it.

From the back:
Sue Monk Kidd's ravishing debut novel has stolen the hearts of reviewers and readers alike with its strong, assured voice. Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed. When Lily's fierce-hearted "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town's fiercest racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina—a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love—a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.

This was a great book. 
I loved Lily's character. She was so sweet and likable, and had such an innocence to her perspective. I loved the author's writing style, and how she made you feel the atmosphere and heat of South Carolina.
Definitely recommend reading this one, it's well worth it. :)