I hope I didn't over-sell the Lindholm, thus making it disappointing. I do really like it though.

I read the Lynn books ages ago and found them kind of flat and unmemorable. However, since I was in high school at the time, maybe they just went over my head.

I've read some of Bambara's short stories and liked them quite a bit-- slice of life with lively voices.

Read Cracking India ASAP! I never even heard of it, so I'm really curious.