kristin hannah was one of the first authors i got into post-nicholas sparks. once i had finished everything he'd written, i went in search of a new author i could get into. i like books that are full-on stories, ones that you can live alongside during the book. i like thrillers (love me some dragon tattoo and stephen king), but i've always gravitated towards authors like nicholas sparks, emily giffin, jane green, elin hilderbrand, and of course, kristin hannah. i remember i was in the west end barnes and noble (and now i happen to live right here), and i was just looking for a tile/cover that jumped out. sometimes you have to judge a book by its cover...it helped me make a choice at that moment at least. i saw this thick blue book that read firefly lane. it looked a lot like the one above, soft and inviting. and i just knew i'd like it. well, i was right--one of the few things i was right about back then--and i devoured the book instantly. it was wonderful, down to the last page. i cried, i laughed, and most importantly, i felt for tully and kate.
this book above, fly away, is the sequel to firefly lane. you need to read both, in order to get the full effect. and you won't be sorry. if you have a friend, a close one, this book will make you want to hold on tightly to that friend--more than ever. and once you are done with these two titles, kristin hannah has many many other ones for you to choose from. she's quite the accomplished author :) and a big inspiration to me.
so, first firefly lane if you've not read it, then, fly away. i'd say it's not too late for some good ole summer reading.
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