I know I am repeating myself, too, from other threads, but I know you'd really enjoy these two by Jocelyn Godwin: Waiting for the galactic bus and its sequel, The snake-oil wars. Libraries used to have them, otherwise they can sometimes be found used, but they are out of print.

Another He, She, It by Marge Piercy. Also, her City of Darkness, City of Light about Paris, mostly, during the French Revolution, very well written and I could not put it down! Also, Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace is excellent.

Don't forget that perennial of Canada, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town which I had the pleasure of reading for the first time this year thanks to my Secret Santa!

My son says he is just reading The Dirty Dozen and that is is much more than he expected and much better than the movie.

I second the Marion Zimmer Bradley recommendation, but would also mention her Mists of Avalon if you haven't already read it.

You and "you know who" are tops on my list, darlin'...have been for quite some time...good stuff happens...luvyakat