Heartwarming page turner
Soon after Haze Evans celebrates her 81st birthday, she suffers a massive stroke. Known for the column she's written for the Granite Creek Gazette since 1964, she is beloved by the readers in the small town. After Haze's stroke, Susan, the publisher of the Gazette, is worried about her dear friend's health and decides to honor Haze by reprinting some of her previous columns, along with reader responses.
What follows is a heartwarming, absorbing story filled with an entertaining cast of characters, and I had a hard time putting it down! Numerous times, I laughed out loud only to find tears in my eyes just a few pages later. Mostly, it made me happy, and I read most of it with a smile plastered on my face. Despite many of Haze's columns being written decades ago, I found them engaging, thought provoking, timely, and relevant to today's society.
I loved learning more about Haze, watching Susan's 14 year old son, Sam, mature, and discovering how Haze's columns affected the lives of her dedicated readers. This was the first book I've read by this author, and I look forward to more. Last but not least, I can't wait to try the recipes sprinkled throughout the book!
Location: Granite Creek, Minnesota
I received an advance copy of this book from BookishFirst. All opinions are my own.
What follows is a heartwarming, absorbing story filled with an entertaining cast of characters, and I had a hard time putting it down! Numerous times, I laughed out loud only to find tears in my eyes just a few pages later. Mostly, it made me happy, and I read most of it with a smile plastered on my face. Despite many of Haze's columns being written decades ago, I found them engaging, thought provoking, timely, and relevant to today's society.
I loved learning more about Haze, watching Susan's 14 year old son, Sam, mature, and discovering how Haze's columns affected the lives of her dedicated readers. This was the first book I've read by this author, and I look forward to more. Last but not least, I can't wait to try the recipes sprinkled throughout the book!
Location: Granite Creek, Minnesota
I received an advance copy of this book from BookishFirst. All opinions are my own.