Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

★★★

"It is because good is always stronger than evil.  Always remember that, Antonio.  The smallest bit of good can stand against all the powers of evil in the world and it will emerge triumphant."

Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

★★★★★

"And there's always a better time than right now and there always will be.  But right now is what we've got."