Caleb's Crossing is a great read. I got hooked on Geraldine Brooks after reading People of the Book. As soon as I read the review of Caleb's Crossing in the NYT, I downloaded it to the Kindle - all from my bed on a Sunday morning. This is a great historical novel, but it does not get bogged down in historical facts. She does a remarkable job drawing out the characters and placing them in the right time, but with universal personalities. I had started the book, but I really made great progress when I flew to Phoenix and back to DC in less than 48 hours. I was so involved in the story on the flight back that I did not fall asleep, even though I was exhausted.

I don't make a recommendation about the medium - my only recommendation is to read it!