Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crazy Ladies | 1990 | Michael Lee West | Buy |
| 2 | Mad Girls in Love | 2005 | Michael Lee West | Buy |
The Michael Lee West Girls Raised in the South series by Michael Lee West consists of two novels published fifteen years apart. Crazy Ladies (1990) introduces a large, messy Southern family whose women deal with marriage troubles, family secrets, and small-town gossip across several decades. The book earned West comparisons to Fannie Flagg and other Southern storytellers for its humor and its willingness to let flawed characters take center stage.
Mad Girls in Love (2005) returns to the same family and catches up with both familiar characters and a new generation. The sequel keeps the mix of comedy and heartbreak that made the first book popular, while expanding the story into new territory. Readers who enjoy multi-generational Southern family sagas with plenty of personality will find both books satisfying.