The Secret Life of Bees

I know that The Secret Life of Bees is somewhat of a bestseller and received a lot of attention a few years ago. I'm not sure why I haven't read it before except I am usually repelled by what is typically considered a "bestseller". I've read one other book by Sue Monk Kidd, The Mermaid Chair which I enjoyed. The Secret Life of Bees was delightful. I dare say it is the best novel I've read this year and perhaps in a long while. The story is set in 1960's South Carolina and deals with some of the racial tension of that time. The story is one of the special bond of love among women. It is a short novel and a quick read but wonderfully told.