Patti Callahan Henry
Jul 29, 20231 min
July 31, 2023
BY OFF-THE-SHELF STAFF
It’s the last day of July and you know what that means! The results for most popular books are officially in, and let’s just say there’s a little something for everyone—not unlike the film box office this month. Whether you chose to see Barbie, Oppenheimer, or a double feature, we bet you’ll find some books to fit your summer aesthetic. Read on to see what your fellow readers are loving!
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
“What if a book, written from an imagined childhood story, could unlock mysteries of the past and reunite lost loved ones? That's precisely what happens in THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA, and Henry unfolds it with expert storytelling. This is a beautiful tale of the powers of stories and love. I loved how this book highlights the use of stories to provide comfort in chaos and create bonds that transcend distance and time. I fell deeply in love with Whisperwood and the characters of this lovely novel. This book is one that, upon finishing it, you close it gently, hold it close to your heart, wipe your tears, and smile before you set it down.”
—Jess Depew, The Snail Readers Circle, The Snail on the Wall