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12 Book Club Books for a Great Discussion in 2021

January 22, 2021 By Kerry Leave a Comment

Books are my favorite escape, but they have to be really, really good or I don’t bother to finish them. Over the years, I’ve read many books and participated in several book clubs. Most of the books aren’t memorable, but some of them are absolute standouts in that they teach something valuable, provide a needed laugh, or are just written so well I couldn’t put them down. These 12 books are fabulous reads, with mostly clean language and content that won’t put junk in your mind.

Some of these fabulous books were published recently. A few are classics. I also throw in a couple of holiday reads. Most of these books I’ve read with a group of ladies who have excellent taste. We hope you enjoy!

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson

Do you know about the Packhorse Librarians in Appalachia during the Great Depression? Many avid readers don’t know about them, and their story is true grit. Even if you have read about them, this book has a new twist. Did you know about the Blue People of Kentucky???? Their skin is literally blue because of an inherited recessed gene that makes their blood a chocolate color due to less-than-normal oxygen levels. In this story, blues are treated as coloreds. Literacy and racism are prominent focal points in this poignant historical fiction read.

The Giver of Stars. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes

Until I read The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, this one was by far my most favorite read of 2020. And it’s a close second now. The Giver of Stars is also about the Packhorse Librarians, which was a government-supported work effort started in WWI by Eleanor Roosevelt. Meant to educate the poor in the back woods of Appalachia and supply much-needed work for a few locals, the effort was a successful between 1935 and 1943. In this particular account, sexism and racism are addressed, homosexuality is alluded to, and other problems of the day not often discussed are brought up. Love and justice do finally abound, but you have to hang on as you read this one.

Educated, by Tara Westover. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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Educated, by Tara Westover

As of February 2020, Educated has been on the New York Times best-seller list for two years and has been translated into 45 languages. It’s labeled as a memoir, a story of childhood abuse and the author’s remarkable rise in education, eventually earning her PhD despite a lack of formal education in her home growing up and adequate parenting.

I have a hometown connection to this book, though I do not know the author or her family. Many readers have questioned whether it’s true. Read what I discovered as I researched both this memoir and one written by her mother. Click here.

The Beantown Girls. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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The Beantown Girls, by Jane Healey

Do you know about the Clubmobile Girls of WWII? I didn’t until I read The Beantown Girls, by Jane Healey. Of course, this is fiction mixed with facts from real events, which tends to be my favorite type of read. The Clubmobile Girls were operated by the Red Cross during the war to give the GIs a distraction from the war efforts, to boost their morale.⠀
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To be a Clubmobile Girl, you had to apply. Good looking, charming, and energetic were some of the criteria. The girls had to wear makeup, apply fresh lipstick, and be upbeat at all times around the guys. It’s so different from how our country would offer support during a war now. But I thoroughly enjoyed learning how these ladies were trained to drive, work in a combat zone, and make coffee and doughnuts.⠀
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There are a few fun romances, plenty of heartache, and an overall sense that, though seemingly unnecessary at first glance, their efforts did make a difference.

Before We Were Yours. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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Before We Were Yours, by Lisa Wingate

Child trafficking. In the mid-1900s the Tennessee Children’s Home got away with all kinds of horrific childcare. Supposedly an adoption home for truly orphaned children, there were many who had been stolen from their parents and sold to famous movie stars, politicians, and influencers who paid what was asked and, in return, asked few questions. Then many of those who adopted were later blackmailed. This fictional account is based on real kids and real situations.

The Fountains of Silence. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys

This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is my favorite genre. This one is about Spain’s Civil War and the 40-year cruel reign of Franco, a ruthless dictator. Well into the late 80s, he ruled with terror. Spaniards lived in fear and could not question how their country was governed. Much like Hitler, Franco determined to cleanse the Spanish people of “Republican blood,” those who had questioned and opposed during the war.  One cruel, common practice was to steal newborns from parents in the hospital, telling them their child had died, while secretly placing the child in an orphanage and charging exorbitant adoption fees to prospective parents, often foreigners who had no idea of Spain’s troubles. It’s estimated that over 300,000 children were stolen and adopted out.

Remembering Isaac. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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Remembering Isaac: The Wise and Joyful Potter of Niederbipp, by Ben Behunin

This book was such a surprise to me! I wasn’t sure I would like it, and I ended up loving it.

A friend loaned it to me. I took one look at the cover and thought: Diary of a Wimpy Kid-esque. But I committed to giving it my 3-chapter try.

I was hooked by the first chapter. Through the eyes of the main character, who is a skilled potter, we learn so many great life lessons throughout the pages.

Set in the small town of Niederbipp, PA (yes, it’s a real place), we learn about a young potter fresh from college who has temporarily committed to taking the potter position in Niederbipp after the last beloved potter died.

It turns out the old potter and his shop were more than meets the eye. He was a mentor to many and his shop a frequent place to visit and temporarily escape life’s troubles.

Each page shares a wise life lesson.

The author is also a professional potter (see image below), and if he ever reprints the book again, I’d love to give it a quick edit. Most pages contain typos, extra words, or missing words. I had to re-read many a sentence to get the full meaning because of the errors. Normally I would toss a book with this many errors, but the book is THAT good. First book in a series of three. I’ve finished the second book and can’t wait to get the third! UPDATE: The author has reached out to say that later print versions of the first book have been edited.

Remembering Isaac. Pottery by author. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
Pottery by Ben Behunin, author of Remembering Isaac and other books.
The 13th Gift. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle, by Joanne Huist Smith

Looking for a good holiday read? I really liked this one, and so did my book club ladies. It’s based on a true story about a family’s profound loss and struggle to subsequently celebrate the holiday season. This is an excellent read, especially for those who have lost loved ones and can’t seem to find the joy in Christmas. I also recommend this one for anyone wanting a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas.

It contains a bit of swearing initially, but it’s kind of funny because the daughter gets after her mom for the bad habit. Eventually, Mom tones it down, and the book is a beautiful read.

The Little Shop of Found Things. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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The Little Shop of Found Things, by Paula Braxton

This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It’s the first of three in a delightful series about an antique shop, a mother and daughter, and travel back in time. It reminded me a tiny bit of the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, which I adored. Daughter Xanthe and Mom Flora leave London for a fresh start in the historic town of Marlborough. They breathe new life into an antique shop through hard work and lots of talent. But the real story lies with an antique find–a silver chatelaine that transports her back to the 17th Century–and a resident ghost who insists she go back to save her daughter. There’s also a romance with Xanthe and architect Samuel Appleby, who resides in the past. You won’t be able to put this one down! It’s an excellent gift too.

The Count of Monte Cristo. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas

“’Classic’–-a book which people praise and don’t read.” – Mark Twain⠀
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I’d always wanted to read The Count of Monte Cristo. The abridged version is a pretty thick book–531 pages (but half the size of the original). So I put it off for years. Then the quarantine hit. Since I suddenly had a bunch of time at home, I set a few goals for myself, which included a few reading goals. And I finally bought a copy of The Count of Monte Cristo.
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I can’t believe I waited all these years! Dumas is a brilliant writer, and his character development is phenomenal. Young Dantes is already a brilliant sailor and has a beautiful fiance awaiting him. Life couldn’t be any brighter. And then . . . he’s framed. Self-absorbed Villefort is a sneak and a liar, and others lie too. Dantes pays the ultimate price–years in a deplorable prison for being falsely accused of treason. His years in prison aren’t all bad though. A fellow prisoner and chaplain befriends him; they learn from each other. And, in the process, Dantes acquires a treasure map.⠀
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No spoiler alerts here, but I was so intrigued by the clever Dantes/Count of Monte Cristo. For those who betrayed him, Dantes arranges the ultimate revenges, allowing his betrayers to show their true colors.⠀
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If you’ve never read The Count of Monte Cristo, and I’ve piqued your interest, be sure to pick up a copy. I’m so glad I did.⠀

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith

A 1943 semi-autobiographical novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of those “rise up against the odds” type of books. Young Francie Nolan, who lived in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn from 1902 until 1919, realizes her mother’s tremendous sacrifices to provide for their family, while her father drinks away their meager earnings and occasionally plays a few piano gigs.

Francie often finds solace at the local library, reading anything and everything she can. In the process, she does well at school and learns there are better ways and better opportunities through education.

Just like the stubborn tree trying to grow through the cracked asphalt behind her apartment building, Francie doesn’t give up. She digs her roots in deep, growing and flourishing–despite all odds.

Flight of the Sparrow. List of 12 Book Club Books to Read in 2021
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Flight of the Sparrow, by Amy Belding Brown

I read this one with my neighborhood book club for Thanksgiving. It’s a novel about Early America and provides great insight as to how colonists may have felt toward the Native Americans.

In this story, some of the colonist women and children are kidnapped by the Native Americans. At first, their new lives are rough, but then something strange happens. The women begin to experience a new freedom they’ve never had before. The children roam in nature and learn the ways of the land.

In striking contrast to some puritanical beliefs, the Native American way of life shows a better way. Read this one to discover unique cultural and religious perspectives from traditional tellings of Early-American life.

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Because of covid, ICU beds at our hospitals here are full. So there’s no bed for him there yet. And he’ll need surgery soon. 

Maybe keep us in your thoughts and prayers. 

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I know she is watching over us and her beloved husband right now. 

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Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books are my favorite escape, but they have to be really, really good or I don’t bother to finish them. Over the years, I’ve read many books and participated in several book clubs. Most of the books aren’t memorable, but some of them are absolute standouts in that they teach something valuable, provide a needed laugh, or are just written so well I couldn’t put them down. These 12 books are fabulous reads, with mostly clean language and content that won’t put junk in your mind. LINK IN BIO.

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This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It's the first of four in a delightful series about an antique shop, a mother and daughter, and travel back in time. It reminded me a tiny bit of the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, which I adored. Daughter Xanthe and mom Flora leave London for a fresh start in the historic town of Marlborough. They breathe new life into an antique shop through hard work and lots of talent. But the real story lies with an antique find--a silver chatelaine that transports her back to the 17th Century--and a resident ghost who insists she go back to save her daughter. There's also a romance with Xanthe and architect Samuel Appleby, who resides in the past. You won't be able to put this one down! It's an excellent gift too.⠀
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The Little Shop of Found Things, by Paula Braxton.⠀
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I found this one in a nearby free library. Score! I found this one in a nearby free library. Score! It’s still selling at Costco. 

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Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this month. I worked there for seven years, leaving in 2002 when my oldest son was born. Graciously, they let me continue to work from home for many years following. 

The magazine is being retired in favor of a more international approach, which I understand and appreciate. 

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This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is m This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is my favorite genre. This one is about Spain’s Civil War and the 40-year cruel reign of Franco, a ruthless dictator. Well into the late 80s, he ruled with terror. Spaniards lived in fear and could not question how their country was governed. Much like Hitler, Franco determined to cleanse the Spanish people of “Republican blood,” those who had questioned and opposed during the war.  One cruel, common practice was to steal newborns from parents in the hospital, telling them their child had died, while secretly placing the child in an orphanage and charging exorbitant adoption fees to prospective parents, often foreigners who had no idea of Spain’s troubles. It’s estimated that over 300,000 children were stolen and adopted out. 

The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys. I’ll be checking out her other books. Very well written. Clean language. 

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My dear friend Sue gave me this book ornament. I a My dear friend Sue gave me this book ornament. I absolutely adore it! Do you have similar ornaments or Christmas decor with books? I’d love to see. Please tag me. It would be fun to share with each other. #booksforchristmas #bookishchristmas #christmaswithbooks #booksarethebestgifts #mrsladywordsmith
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Just wanted to say hi! I couldn’t resist having Just wanted to say hi! I couldn’t resist having a picture taken in front of all these amazing words. I’m so grateful for clever minds who come up with such fun displays. 💡 If you’re ever in Utah, stop by the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown SLC. The fun starts here. 🎯 #heresyoursign #wordsarefun #slc #picsandwords #wordsmith #mrsladywordsmith
This book was such a surprise to me! I wasn’t su This book was such a surprise to me! I wasn’t sure I would like it, and I ended up loving it. 

A friend loaned it to me. I took one look at the cover and thought: Diary of a Wimpy Kid-esque. 🤷🏼‍♀️ But I committed to giving it my 3-chapter try. 

I was hooked by the first chapter. Through the eyes of the main character, who is a skilled potter, we learn so many great life lessons throughout the pages. 

Set in the small town of Niederbipp, PA (yes, it’s a real place), we learn about a young potter fresh from college who has temporarily committed to taking the potter position in Niederbipp after the last beloved potter died. 

It turns out that the old potter and his shop were more than meets the eye. He was a mentor to many and his shop a frequent place to visit and temporarily escape life’s troubles. 

Each page shares a wise life lesson. 

The author is also a professional potter, and if he ever reprints the book again, I’d love to give it a quick edit. Most pages contain typos, extra words, or missing words. I had to re-read many a sentence to get the full meaning because of the errors. Normally I would toss a book with this many errors, but the book is THAT good. @utahpotterboy is the author. Look him up if you’re interested. @niederbippboy
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It’s a cold winter day outside, and these are my It’s a cold winter day outside, and these are my treats. Yum! Homemade, warm banana bread AND a super interesting book. 

The Indigo Girl, by Natasha Boyd, is a fabulous read for February’s Black History Month. Historical fiction. Young Eliza Lucas (1722-1793) is just a teen when her father puts her in charge of the family’s South Carolina plantations as he returns to England in pursuit of a military career. 

Learning how much the French pay for indigo dye, she resolves to grow it on their acreage and pay for all their debts, which the father has amassed in his military endeavors. 

Eliza has the plan but doesn’t know the complex process for making the dye. But some of the slaves on their plantation do. 

Read on as the book explores kindness, cruelty, and all the wrongs of slavery. 
@authornatashaboyd 

What’s your favorite treat to enjoy while reading a good book?

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Interactive is the way to go when you're helping y Interactive is the way to go when you're helping your child learn new spelling words. I've used this simple fly swatter game for years as I tutor kids. I've made it easy for you to instantly download these cute bug cards. Just print, laminate, and use a dry-erase marker to personalize with your child's spelling list. Then let them swat away as they practice their buggy words. :) I offer several ideas to use these cards, making it a fun game every time. LINK IN BIO.⠀
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#spelling #spellingwords #spellinghelp #readingwithkids #mrsladywordsmith #spellinggame #spellinggames
FREE! We're excited to finally attend RootsTech th FREE! We're excited to finally attend RootsTech this year--and it's absolutely free. We've always had schedule conflicts and have balked at the price. But now, there are no excuses. We just signed up. It took about 2 minutes. ⠀
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If you're not familiar with RootsTech, it's a fabulous opportunity to learn about family history and genealogy, specifically how YOU can discover your family's roots.⠀
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When is it? February 25-27. Where? Online⠀
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Keynote speakers are:⠀
Lorena Ochoa: She is an athlete, mother, entrepreneur, and unbreakable promoter of golf in Mexico. She was the best player in the world for 157 consecutive weeks (April 2007–April 2010).⠀
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Born in 1964 in Barletta, Italy, Francesco Lotoro is a pianist, composer, and conductor in addition to being a piano professor at the “U. Giordano” Music Conservatory, in Foggia.For the past 30 years, he has tirelessly been involved in recovering, studying, revising, archiving, executing, recording, and promoting thousands of works of concentrationary music. ⠀
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Sharon Leslie Morgan is a writer and genealogist. She is the founder of Our Black Ancestry (OBA), an online community dedicated to providing resources for African American genealogical research, preserving historical materials and properties, and promoting healing of wounds that are the legacy of slavery.⠀
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International motivational speaker and New York Times best-selling author Nick Vujicic was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick came into the world with neither arms nor legs. Nick is now a highly sought-after motivational speaker traveling the world, speaking and coaching others to overcome their obstacles.⠀
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And more . . . Visit rootstechdotorg to see the full roster. ⠀
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#familyhistory #genealogy #rootstech #mrsladywordsmith #utahfamilyfunstuff
Have you visited my website too? I’m just downlo Have you visited my website too? I’m just downloading a bunch of printable games to help make spelling practice fun for your kids. Stay tuned, and I’ll share glimpses of them here in my next posts. Website link in bio. 📖

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I buy these 🌷 tulips in a vase every year. They I buy these 🌷 tulips in a vase every year. They absolutely make me happy every time I look at them. I love watching them grow from the bulb until they produce beautiful blooms. To me, it’s always a personal message that life goes on, that hard times pass, and that there’s something beautiful around every corner. 

I’m not just being a Pollyanna when I say these things. I’ve had my share of licks and challenges. Some of them have been frankly awful and seemingly insurmountable at the time. 

But over the years, I’ve survived them. And I’ve come through the wear and tear a bit stronger, a bit wiser. 

For now, I’m enjoying the sunshine in my life. ☀️ Today I enjoy these 💐 flowers. Today is good. 

What helps you to feel happy or content? It’s a little different for each of us. 

#todayisgood #tulipsofinstagram #tulipsmakemehappy #flowersmakemehappy #mrsladywordsmith #todaythesunshines #ithinkillreadabook
I just love all things having to do with words or I just love all things having to do with words or creating them. My mom has one of these antique typewriters. This one was at an art exhibit I attended last night. I love how they stuck an air plant in it. Very clever!

Anyone here remember typing on a manual typewriter? Maybe not an antique but now extinct, nonetheless. 😊

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I saw this mural and just had to have this pic. I’m going to print it and frame it to remind me there is always hope. 

We’ve had a series of family health crises this week. A niece with a concussion, another niece with a broken elbow that’s going to require surgery ... And my father-in-law fell last Friday. We took him to the ER. They released him after doing a few tests and said to watch him. We’ve been stopping in every day. His speech kept getting more slurred, and finally, last night, his walking became severely impaired. A CT scan shows brain bleeding—a significant amount. 

Because of covid, ICU beds at our hospitals here are full. So there’s no bed for him there yet. And he’ll need surgery soon. 

Maybe keep us in your thoughts and prayers. 

I have hope still—not that things will turn out perfectly fine. My nieces will be ok, but my FIL is 88. We may not get the same guy back post-op. But I have hope that we’ll know how to make the best decisions we can at this time and that we will be strong as a family. 

I also hold tremendous hope for life after this earth life. We lost my mother-in-law right before Thanksgiving. 

I know she is watching over us and her beloved husband right now. 

And no matter what, things will be ok. That’s hope. 

#hope #hopeful #wordsofcomfort #wordsofcomfortandhope #mrsladywordsmith #comfort
Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books are my favorite escape, but they have to be really, really good or I don’t bother to finish them. Over the years, I’ve read many books and participated in several book clubs. Most of the books aren’t memorable, but some of them are absolute standouts in that they teach something valuable, provide a needed laugh, or are just written so well I couldn’t put them down. These 12 books are fabulous reads, with mostly clean language and content that won’t put junk in your mind. LINK IN BIO.

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This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It's the first of four in a delightful series about an antique shop, a mother and daughter, and travel back in time. It reminded me a tiny bit of the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, which I adored. Daughter Xanthe and mom Flora leave London for a fresh start in the historic town of Marlborough. They breathe new life into an antique shop through hard work and lots of talent. But the real story lies with an antique find--a silver chatelaine that transports her back to the 17th Century--and a resident ghost who insists she go back to save her daughter. There's also a romance with Xanthe and architect Samuel Appleby, who resides in the past. You won't be able to put this one down! It's an excellent gift too.⠀
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The Little Shop of Found Things, by Paula Braxton.⠀
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#thelittleshopoffoundthings #paulabraxton #mrsladywordsmith #booksworthreading #fiction #fictionbooks #booksyoushouldread #cleanreads #cleanreadsbooks
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