Knight Errant by R. Y Garcia Y Robertson

This is a rather lengthy novel (480 pg) about a jilted American woman who comes to England to surprise her boyfriend for his birthday - only to find out he's married. She's taken in by his sister with whom she feels an inexplicable connection. As she contemplates her life in the English countryside she comes across a handsome young man wearing armor on horseback. He claims to come from Medieval England and is unfamiliar with modern day technology such as cell phones, maps, and watches. After conversing with the local witch coven, the heroine is transported back in time to find her knight. Filled with witches, reincarnation (again, I know, perhaps it's a theme for me this year), and history, this book made for an ok read. Overall I'd rate this a 7/10 and may even read the next two books in the trilogy-eventually.

The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

The Gargoyle is the first novel by Winnipeg author Andrew Davidson; it has none of the cold, dark, winter feel that often characterizes Canadian literature. This book tells the story of a cynical, drug abusing, womanizer who becomes badly burned in a car accident and his recovery. During his lengthy stay in hospital, he meets an eccentric woman who claims to have been his partner in several previous lives. At first he brushes off her stories as an indicator of some mental disorder, but as time goes on and she gives insight to only things that he knows, he beings to believe her. The story of their love through time and reincarnation is amazing. I loved this book and can't recommend it highly enough; I will definitely keep an eye out for future books by Andrew Davidson. Rating: 10/10 Excellent start to the New Year!