Hi ho, Bookworms!
If you’re anything like me, you accumulate books faster than you can read them. I don’t suppose it helps that I enter giveaways on other blogs, but I have a severe weakness for free books. A few months ago I won a copy of Lost Lake
Our heroine Kate recently “woke up” from mourning the loss of her husband. She’s been going through the motions for a solid year and has only just managed to muster the will to participate in life again. While clearing out some detritus to prepare for a move, Kate and her daughter Devin (a budding fashionista, with an eccentric sense of style) find an old post card reminding Kate of the summer she spent at her great aunt’s cabin resort, Lost Lake.
Kate’s re-awakening came with a healthy dose of “carpe diem” so she loads Devin into the car and sets off for rural Georgia to seek out some R&R in the serene environment. Kate’s Aunt Eby is thrilled to see her long lost niece, but Lost Lake is on the verge of closing up shop. Eby, Kate, and a few regular guests set out to make Lost Lake’s final summer one to remember. A little romance, a little magic, and a healthy dash of Southern fried fun make Lost Lake
This book is utterly charming and heartwarming. Sarah Addison Allen puts together a cast of quirky characters that can’t be beat (and you know how much I LOVE quirky characters, especially when some of them are cranky old women. It makes my inner Mildred positively gleeful.) I read this tasty morsel in a single day. If you need a little escape from reality, Lost Lake
Tell me, dear Bookworms. Do you enjoy books that offer an escape?
*If you make a purchase through a link on this site, I will receive a small commission. I will use it to take a flipping vacation!*
Barbie
I have read other books by Sarah Addison Allen and I am delighted to hear that there is a new on to savor. She really has a talent for quirky characters. I mainly read for escape, and this lady is a great one!
Words For Worms
Definitely! SAA has got it going on for heartwarming escapist reads.
Megan M.
Loved this one. I’ve read all of her books and I’ve never been disappointed! I do love books about mysterious places, especially “mysterious mansion with ghosts/dark family secrets” books.
Words For Worms
When you say “mysterious mansion with ghosts/dark family secrets” I immediately think Rebecca. Have you read Rebecca? If not, go do that!
Melinda @ The Book Musings
Sounds good! I still have some of her other books, like The Peach Keeper. Love escaping into books!
Words For Worms
I liked this one more than the Peach Keeper. It was a big winner for me.
Jancee
I love books that let you escape for a little while. Fun and lighthearted and atmospheric. It’s like taking a vacation without leaving home!
Words For Worms
Absolutely, and SAA is a master of the genre!
Heather @ Capricious Reader
Oh my Lawd, why haven’t I read this book yet Ethel? I need some Southern fried fun. Goes great with my denture cream.
Words For Worms
It most certainly is southern fried fun! Though, in the interest of your dentures, skip the corn on the cob.
Kerri
Sounds like a fun read!
Words For Worms
It was 🙂
Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf
Yesssss this is exactly why I love Sarah Addison Allen! Escape! (And that little bit of magic, too.) 🙂 I have this on my shelf, just need to get to it… sigh.
Words For Worms
I hear that- those TBR piles taunt me too.
Jennine G.
Yes, and I have this one waiting ! Hoping to get to it next year!
Words For Worms
I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
Andi (@estellasrevenge)
Her books can be a little hit and miss for me, but I usually get sucked in pretty easily. I’m more excited to try this one now, Katieroo!
Words For Worms
It’s one of her better ones, I’d wager, though I’ve only read two of hers. A tasty morsel Andiroo, I promise.
Sarah Says Read
Ooooo yes I have this waiting on my shelf for me! I was able to grab it used for $2. It was just sitting there, taunting me.
Katie @ Doing Dewey
I loved this too! It just checks all the boxes for me. Heartwarming, magical realism, and yes, cantankerous and quirky old ladies. I’m glad you ended up enjoying it 😀