Tag Archives: Magical Realism

Can’t-Wait Wednesday: At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities by Heather Webber

Posted on January 25, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tuesday: Cozy Reads

Posted on November 29, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana’s blog and go here to see what others have on their Top Ten Tuesday lists! Winter … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour (and BONUS Recipe!): The Aquamarine Surfboard by Kellye Abernathy | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on November 29, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE AQUAMARINE SURFBOARD by KELLYE ABERNATHY Middle Grade / Magical Realism / Fantasy Publisher: Atmosphere Press Page Count: 290 pages Publication Date: November 22, 2021 Scroll down for a giveaway! “Age never matters; these things are about bravery and heart.” … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

Posted on September 10, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: An enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. Right off the coast of … Continue reading →

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Book Beginnings on Friday and Book Blogger Hop: September 2, 2022

Posted on September 2, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted each week by Rose City Reader. It’s a chance to share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading this week. You can check out others’ book beginnings here. I’m also going to link … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais

Posted on August 23, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

About the book: A coven of modern-day witches. A magical heist-gone-wrong. A looming threat. Five octogenarian witches gather as an angry mob threatens to demolish Moonshyne Manor. All eyes turn to the witch in charge, Queenie, who confesses they’ve fallen … Continue reading →

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Book Review: In the Middle of Hickory Lane by Heather Webber

Posted on July 26, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: From the USA Today bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe comes Heather Webber’s next charming novel, In the Middle of Hickory Lane! Emme Wynn has wanted nothing more her whole life than to feel like part of a family. Having grown up … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

Posted on July 6, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Vanishing Type (Secret, Book, & Scone Society #5) by Ellery Adams

Posted on April 27, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Title: The Vanishing Type Author: Ellery Adams Where to buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Genre: Cozy Mystery, Magical Realism Would I recommend: Yes!!! Go get the entire series. Right now. Don’t wait. Best cozy mystery series ever. Synopsis: While January snow falls … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Lights of Sugarberry Cove by Heather Webber

Posted on November 10, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

From Goodreads: The Lights of Sugarberry Cove is a charming, delightful story of family, healing, love, and small town Southern charm by USA Today bestselling author Heather Webber. Sadie Way Scott has been avoiding her family and hometown of Sugarberry Cove, Alabama, since … Continue reading →

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