I very much enjoyed this debut novel by Gervais Hagerty set in Charleston. While I do love virtually any book set in Charleston, this one carried an authenticity about it that are not found in all Charleston fiction. The author is a Charlestonian herself and it did shine through in the story and her useContinue reading "Mini Review: In Polite Company"

I am a long time reader of Jodi Picoult, but I'll admit it had been a while since I read one of her books. I was pleased as always with this new release. It was the first book I have read since the pandemic which covers a fictional story based on the Covid-19 pandemic. WhileContinue reading "Mini Review: Wish You Were Here"

I recently finished this fantastic work of southern fiction by Leah Weiss, and it was outstanding.⠀This is her second and latest novel, but my first read by her. It will go down as one of my top reads ever. It is everything I love about southern fiction. Though a work of historical fiction, it hitContinue reading "Mini Review: All The Little Hopes"

Well, Sally has done it again! I’ve read almost all of her books and they get better with each one, although they’re all very good reads. This one was especially fast-paced and kept me from wanting to put it down. I enjoyed each of the characters, all of whom had their own quirks and fascinatingContinue reading "Advance Review: The Younger Wife"

By Joy CallawayThis book will be released on May 17, 2022 Review edited on Feb 10, 2022 - I was very fortunate to receive an advance copy of Joy Callaway’s upcoming new novel “The Grand Design” (FYI, the original name for the novel was "The Greenbrier Resort") but Joy decided to change the name priorContinue reading "Advance Review: The Grand Design"

This was a wonderful work of southern fiction at its BEST! While it was my first book by Leslie, it absolutely will not be my last. She wove a wonderful story of relationships of all kinds, the strongest, unique friendships and family challenges, with well developed characters that I didn’t want to stop reading about.Continue reading "Mini Review: The Secret of Rainy Days"

This was a fascinating and very well-written historical fiction account of Eliza Lucas Pinckney’s life. I enjoyed this read so very much, and learning about Eliza’s great determination and significance to the first successful production of Indigo in Charleston, SC. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction based on actual events andContinue reading "Mini Review: The Indigo Girl"