Coming-of-age

Editorial note: I received a copy of Summer Hours in exchange for a review.  Summer Hours by Amy Mason Doan is a touching novel full of nostalgia and plenty of heart.

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of Katrin Schumann’s The Forgotten Hours in return for a review. The Forgotten Hours by Katrin Schumann is a thought-provoking and compelling story about family loyalty and the secrets we keep from ourselves. This well-crafted novel is especially important in the #MeToo era.

Forks, Knives, and Spoons by Leah DeCesare is a charming coming-of-age story about love and growth.

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of this book from the author in return for a review. The Reluctant Fortune-Teller by Keziah Frost is a charming book about how it’s never too late to ‘come of age.’ This one is a heartwarming story that will leave you with a smile on your face when …

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of this book from the author in return for a review. The Reluctant Fortune-Teller by Keziah Frost is about a retired accountant who becomes the town’s fortune-teller. 

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a beautifully-written novel that will stay with you long after you finish the last page. Set in coastal marshes of North Carolina, the story is part coming-of-age tale, a murder-mystery, romance with some courtroom drama mixed in.