The Secret Book of Flora Lea 🌿 I absolutely loved this novel! It takes place during WW2 when the children of London were evacuated to the English countryside and then it follows up 20 years later. It’s a story about the bonds of sisterhood, the horrors of war, and the power of stories to comfort and change lives. It has references to Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Tolkien and the inspiration is visible throughout the book. There’s also a mystery to be solved that can go either way up until the end. This book has everything I like in a story, mystery, history, some romance, good storytelling, fairy tales, and the English countryside. 🌿🧚🏻
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry and served with porridge and monkey bread . Hazel is working in a bookshop in London in 1960 when a package arrives. It is a children’s book with valuable illustrations by an American author. The thing is, the story is the exact story she told her 5 yr old sister in 1940 when they were evacuated for the war. Her sister disappeared that year but now the story is back. The story is told in the two timelines , 1940 and 1960 as Hazel tries to figure out how the story survived and if her sister did too. I enjoyed this one. A book about books is always a good thing. I liked Flora and I was curious where the story would go. I did think it dragged at times ( or maybe I was just trying to read when exhausted!) and it reminds me of The Library of Lost Things that I read last year. But still an enjoyable read . ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 There is a lot of porridge in the story. They eat it every morning. So, I made oatmeal with bananas and brown sugar. And what pairs nicely with oatmeal? Why cinnamon bread of course! I made monkey bread muffins. Which are pretty much muffins coated in brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. They are delicious! We’ve had crazy cool and gray weather here and this was perfect for a cold morning. Enjoy! #thesecretbookoffloralea #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readingandeating #booksandfood #porridge
“Not very long ago and not very far away, there once was and still is an invisible place right here with us. And if you are born knowing, you will find your way through the woodlands to the shimmering doors that lead to the land made just and exactly for you.” The ultimate story package of historical fiction, fantasy, magic, mystery, family, friendship and love. #bookstagram #thesecretbookoffloralea
☀️MINI BOOK HAUL☀️ It’s a beautiful holiday weekend in the DC area! We took ourselves out to dinner last night as a treat and while my husband and daughter got ice cream, I headed over to @peoplesbooktakoma , which is celebrating its first anniversary this June and I’m embarrassed to say that I had never visited. However, the selection is fantastic and I’ll be sure to throw my support their way more often! I picked out THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA by Patti Callahan Henry and THE DEAD ROMANTICS by Ashely Poston. It was a complete #bookstagrammademedoit moment and I’m looking forward to adding them to my summer TBR! What’re you reading this weekend? #bookhaul #minibookhaul #mayreads #botm #thedeadromantics #thesecretbookoffloralea #summerreads #favoritebooks #historicalfiction #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #booklove #booksofig #readersofinstagram #bookstore #indybookstore #Independentbookstore #summerreading
ＢＯＯＫ•ＦＥＡＴＵＲＥ ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ @tlcbooktours @atriabooks @simonandschuster @pattichenry ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜɪꜱ ꜱᴘᴏᴛ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴏᴜʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴍʏ #ɢɪꜰᴛᴇᴅ ᴄᴏᴘʏ! Title: The Secret Book of Flora Lea Author: Patti Callahan Henry Pub Date: April 2, 2024 (Paperback) ★★★★★ I read and absolutely LOVED this book. It was the perfect blend of historical fiction with mystery elements and I could not put this one down. I cannot recommend it enough and can’t wait to read more by this author! ＢＯＯＫ• ＤＥＳＣＲＩＰＴＩＯＮ In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? 💬QOTD: How are you spending your day today? Any reading or other fun plans?
✨Book Tour Spotlight✨ Thank you to partners @atriabooks, @simonandschuster, @pattichenry and @tlcbooktours for having me on this tour of The Secret Book of Flora Lea! • 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance. Spellbinding and atmospheric, “this heartrending, captivating tale of family, first love, and fate will sweep you away” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author). Pub Date: April 2, 2024 QOTD: How is your reading going for May? #patticallahanhenry #TheSecretBookofFloraLea #bookish #bookishcommunity #bookishcontent #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #gifted #partner #tlcbooktours #bookishphotography
life lately!!📚💐☀️💌 • currently reading legendary and listening to the secret book of flora lea! hopefully these will break me out of a reading slump😅 other than that, i’ve been pretty busy— i just started my masters program this week! starting the summer by going to school haha #book #books #booksta #bookstagram #read #reader #reading #bookworm #booklover #bookish #bookaesthetic #caraval #legendary #stephaniegarber #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry
#bookspotlight // The Secret Book of Flora Lea When a woman discovers a rare book with connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood in the English countryside during World War II. // The Secret Book of Flora Lea by @pattichenry released on April 2, 2024! Thank you, @tlcbooktours @atriabooks @simonandschuster for this copy and gorgeous prints! // Synopsis: In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea 4.5 ⭐️ This was such a beautiful story of a woman who lost her sister as a child and still yearns to find out what happened to her. Set in and after WWII, Hazel comes across a story that matches one she made up for her lost sister as a child. While she searches to find out if the sister is still alive, she reconnects with those she left behind after the traumatic incident. This book was beautifully written. The multiple timelines and voices were really well done. Definitely a solid historical fiction book!
It’s very unlike me to read two WWII books in the same month but here we are! I chose this book because I needed to make one more purchase to get free shipping from @bookoutlet (girl math) I didn’t love this book but I also just read The Nightingale so I think it just had big shoes to fill. The really important parts felt rushed whereas other elements were slow and could have been removed. QOD: Do you stick with one genre or are you open to anything? #bookworm #bookreview #bookcommunity #thesecretbookoffloralea #historicalfiction #bookoutlet #readmorebooks #readersofinstagram
📗 BOOK TOUR 📗 THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEE By: Patti Callahan Henry Now out in paperback! In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? Special thanks to @atriabooks @simonandschuster @pattichenry and @tlcbooktours for this #gifted copy! 💬 Predictive text: “The secret life of _____________.” 🏷️ #patticallahanhenry #newrelease #TheSecretBookofFloraLea
✨ B O O K F E A T U R E ✨ #QOTD: Do you have any siblings? I am the oldest of three, with two younger brothers! The beauty of this book! I remember seeing all the rave reviews when it first hit shelves last year, making me extra excited to finally have my hands on a copy. If you have read this one, I would love to know your thoughts! This is a story that I know I am going to cherish. Thank you so much @atriabooks and @simonandschuster for my #gifted copy and @tlcbooktours for having me along on this tour. Swipe to see some BEAUTIFUL artwork from this story! Can we talk about how breathtaking it is?! ✨ Synopsis ✨ In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of theriver. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in thebalance. . . #patticallahanhenry #TheSecretBookofFloraLea #books
I love how @pattichenry describes Hazel’s coat “pollen-yellow”🧥 #descriptivewords #currentlyreading #thesecretbookoffloralea #sassafrasandscraps
#bookfeature Mystery, fairytales, & sisters set in WWII England! I’m so excited to read The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. The gorgeous cover & beautiful artwork are enough to pull me in, but the story sounds simply amazing. Here’s the description: In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel & five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen & her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks & games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister & her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, & she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend & her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood & the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships & bravely opening wounds from her past, her career & future hang in the balance. Spellbinding & atmospheric, “this heartrending, captivating tale of family, first love, & fate will sweep you away” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author). Now available from Atria Books! Purchase links in my stories & Highlights under New Releases. Thanks to @pattichenry @atriabooks @simonandschuster & @tlcbooktours for the gifted copy & gorgeous artwork! QOTD: Do you collect bookish art?
🤫The Secret Book of Flora Lee By Patti Callahan Henry 🤫QOTD: Name a song that you secretly enjoy as a guilty pleasure… In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance. 🤫Thank you to @atriabooks , @simonandschuster , @pattichenry and @tlcbooktours for my #gifted copy. This looks so good!!! #TheSecretBookOfFloraLea #PattiCallahanHenry #womenslit #newrelease #booktour #bookreview #bookstagram
Beautiful roses! I just finished reading Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan and it definitely was one of my favorite books of the year. I really enjoyed it. This is my second book by this author and I cannot wait to check out Becoming Mrs. Lewis by her. Have you read anything by Patti Callahan? What did you think? What are you currently reading? I’d love know! 😊 . . . #bookstagram #patticallahan #patticallahanhenry #onceuponawardrobe #thesecretbookoffloralea #historicalfiction #cslewis #amazingreads #bookish #currentreads #favoritebooks #narnia
📍𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝔽𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚 by Patti Callahan Henry ✨Thank you @tlcbooktours @atriabooks @simonandschuster @pattichenry for the gifted copy and these beautiful art prints! 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐛: "When a woman discovers a rare book with connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood in the English countryside during World War II are revealed in this 'beguiling blend of hope, mystery, and true familial love.'" 👉👉Swipe for full synopsis 👉👉 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞: 🗓️ Historical fiction 🔎 Mystery 📖 Books about books 🕰️ WWII . >>>>What was for breakfast this morning? . . . . . . #patticallahanhenry #TheSecretBookofFloraLea #tlcbooktours #atriabooks #historicalfiction #fictionreads #bookfeature #wwii #wwiireads #tbr #tbrpile #tbrlist
✨ 𝔹𝕆𝕆𝕂 𝕋𝕆𝕌ℝ ✨ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 Thank you so much @pattichenry @atriabooks and @tlcbooktours for a spot on this tour and for a #giftedcopy 💛 And thank you @atriabooks for this adorable book art! It makes me even more excited to read this story! I visited @southmainbookcompany in North Carolina last week, and The Secret Book of Flora Lea was one of their employee recommendations. Check it out ➡️ 𝓢𝓨𝓝𝓞𝓟𝓢𝓘𝓢 - In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance. ❓Do you check reviews before reading a book? #patticallahanhenry #atriabooks #thesecretbookoffloralea #tlcbooktours
THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA by Patti Callahan Henry Publisher: Atria Books Release Date: May 2, 2023 Synopsis: In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? Thank you @tlcbooktours and @pattichenry for including me on this tour for THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA. QOTD: What did you read this weekend? . . @atriabooks @simonandschuster @pattichenry #patticallahanhenry #TheSecretBookofFloraLea @tlcbooktours
📬 book mail 📬 Thank you so much to @stmartinspress, @henryholtbooks, @atriabooks, @putnambooks, @gallerybooks, and @flatiron_books for the #gifted books! 🖤 The Familiar 🌺 The Paradise Problem 🕊️ Birding With Benefits 🧱 The House of Broken Bricks 💕 Hearts Still Beating 🏨 The Chateau 📖 The Secret Book of Flora Lea Have you read any of these yet?
*Edit to Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Currently reading The Secret Book by @pattichenry 📖 (Peep Boomhauer in the left corner lol) #currentlyreading #thesecretbookoffloralea #sassafrasandscraps
Had the best time last night with @frigers77 at the Friends of Stanly County book event with @pattichenry! Can’t wait to read The Secret Book of Flora Lea & Surviving Savannah! #booktok #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #books #booklover #bookreview #bookshelf #booknerd #bookofthemonth #botm #bookinfluencers #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #survivingsavannah #simonandschuster
✨ TBR Tuesday ✨ Anyone else just love looking at their books? The top shelf of my tbr cart holds the hardcovers that I’m hoping to read “soon”. So far I’ve read I Was Anastasia & Happy Place. . #tbrtuesday #thewonderfilledreader #readersofinstagram #tbr #tbrcart #readersofig #readersgonnaread #booksta #bookstagrammer #happyplace #thethursdaymurderclub #historicalfiction #romance #thewishinggame #botm #hardcover #readingfrommybookshelf #readmorebooks #2024reads #thesecretbookoffloralea #sharkheart #bookish #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #idratherbereading #bookofthemonth #bookclubofinstagram #bookrecs
“The Secret Book of Flora Lea” 📚 by Patti Callahan Henry (2024). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really enjoyed this book, loaned to me by @murrayle. It’s a different kind of WWII novel - the horrors of the war in the background, two sisters are sent to live with strangers in the countryside to escape the expected bombings in London (yes, this was a real thing called Operation Pied Piper). Hazel, 14, creates a mystical place called Whisperwood, to distract Flora, aged 4. Their adventures turn to horror when Flora disappears, presumably drowned in the Thames River. In 1960, we see Hazel still obsessed with finding Flora. When a first edition book about Whisperwood shows up at the bookstore where Hazel works, the search intensifies. Henry does a superb job of connecting the events of both decades and deftly works in some of the unseen horrors of war. The romance is not too shabby, either, and is a backdrop to Hazel’s journey. #thesecretbookoffloralea @pattichenry #wwii #operationpiedpiper #england #fairytails #sisters #retiredlibrarian #readinglife #historicalfiction
I enjoyed book buying for my mom for Mother’s Day! Two of my favorite books! 💙💚 Love my mom! #mothersday #momreadsbooks #momreads #homecoming #thesecretbookoffloralea
The Pied Piper operation of WW2 had children evacuated from London and into the countryside for safety reasons. This book follows Hazel and Flora - two sisters who were evacuated. Flora goes missing. Later on, Hazel discovers a book about their secret world they created and the hunt for Flora begins again. Very interesting and good book. #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #historicalfiction #worldwar2 #operationpiedpiper
~ Review ~ Patti Callahan Henry’s The Secret Book of Flora Lea ⭐️: 3.25/5 🗣️ I know I didn’t rate this book too high but I honestly did like it. My biggest thing was simply that it felt too long. There were parts of the book that really felt like they were dragging and it took me a long time to finish it, BUT I really liked the characters and the overall magical atmosphere it created. 💜 Read if you like a bit of mysticism and a book where you feel transported into the world of the characters ❎ Skip if you’re in a rush, this one took me a while to get through and could have been at least 50 pages shorter #books #bookstagram #readmorebooks #booklove #booknerd #bookworm #patticallahanhenry #thesecretbookoffloralea
✨Booksta Review Week Review #5✨ 📚: The Secret Book of Flora Lea - Patti Callahan Henry Genre: Historical fiction Swipe for synopsis ⭐️: 4/5 I texted my bestie while reading this one and told her I was struuuuuggggglinnnnggggg. 😂 It was a bookclub book though so I really wanted to try and finish it. It took a solid 30-40% before I found myself LOVING this one. It is one of the rare instances I am glad I pushed through and finished the story. Once I got to know the characters more I really loved the second half so much and was invested in figuring out what was the truth and what was going on!! I loved the whimsical side the fairy tale brought to the story. The author did a good job with the twist - I did not seeing it coming!! I also enjoyed the dual timelines and POVs!! Happy Friday friends! Any fun weekend plans??⬇️ #bookstareviewweek #bookrecommendations #bookreview #historicalfiction #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #books #readersofinstagram #booksofinstagram #bookthoughts #reader
The magnificent @pattichenry joins Historical Happy this Thursday, May 2, to discuss THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA 📖 Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3wj4on1 #linkinbio 🥂 #historicalfictionbooks #TBR #podcaster #historicalfictionpodcast #podcasting #podcastingwomen #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram #reading #historicalfiction #bookspodcasts #readhistoricalfiction #historicalhappyhour #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry
Here’s how I’m spending my day…I’m sure you’re jealous 😂 Cleaning baseboards and listening to The Secret Book of Flora Lea, our next book club pick. Did you have an imaginary world when you were little? Or what are you reading this week? #books #booksta #bookstagram #reading #goodreads #bookreview #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookcommunity #goodreads #booksbooksbooks #read #booksofig #booksofinstagram #readersofinsta #historicalfiction #audiobook #thesecretbookoffloralea
Mondays after #indiebookstoreday, it’s hard to decide what to pick for #coffeeandcurrentlyreading! My 16-y/o daughter and I had so much fun visiting five independently owned bookstores in the Oklahoma City and surrounding small towns! I bought two books, my daughter picked two books and we received a free book with purchase! We took along her boyfriend to celebrate our favorite day and he also purchased two books. I think she’s turning him into a reader! The coffee cup is perfect for this Monday after a stormy weekend in Oklahoma. Fortunately, I only experienced a long power outage, so thank goodness for my Kindle! But, the weather was loud keeping me from good sleep as my dogs fear thunder. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of destruction across my state this weekend so people will need a lot more than coffee in the upcoming weeks. Coffee always helps though! #oncemorewithfeeling #allsystemsred #themurderbotdiariesseries #weyward #abookshopinberlin #thesecretbookoffloralea #bookstagram
#coffeeandcurrentlyreading or more like coffee and wish i was reading here😂🤭 The Secret Book of Flora Lee by Patti Callhan Henry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks to my book bestie @sondra.garcia for another great book! While this is a historical fiction it had a little but of everything mystery, romance, coming of age, sisterly bonds. My favorite qoute from the book: "To be waited for, what a wonder. Hazel thought, to have someone expectantly bide their time for her was absolutely glorious." QOTD: Do you look for quotes or highlight books? I never did until I started reviewing books, now I'm always looking for those profound thoughts! When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed. #thesecretbookoffloralea #bookofthemonth #12recs12friends #wwii #historicalfiction
📚 Help Me Choose 📚 I need help choosing my next physical read! I have read the first chapter in a few other books, but nothing is speaking to me. I would really like to read something from my BOTM backlist & have it narrowed down to these three. ❤️ The First Ladies 💚 The Secret Book of Flora Lea 💜 The Magnolia Palace Which should I go with? . #botm #botmbacklist #thewonderfilledreader #helpmepick #tbr #bookofthemonth #thefirstladies #themagnoliapalace #thesecretbookoffloralea #historicalfiction #readersofig #readersofinstagram #readersgonnaread #booksbooksbooks #readingfrommybookshelf #bookhaul #booklover #bookish #bookworm #bibliophile #bookstagram #coffeeandbooks
QOTD: Last book purchase? Read any of these? I usually read on my kindle, but I enjoyed seeing my favorites, so I buy hardcovers to put on my shelf. Ironman in The Woodlands today but I had a hair appointment so I had to brave the edge of town today. #independantbookstoreday Stopped by my favorite bookstore to pick up a few books. Expecting a stack soon. I’m behind on posting my book haul pics. Here’s one with a stack of favorites from my December book haul last year. @villagebooksthewoodlands #bookhaul #bookstagram #wearethebrennans #theconnellysofcountydown #theparisdaughter #ashadowinmoscow #thesecretbookoffloralea #thespectacular #zerodays #thecelebrants
Want to read along with our Books and Brunch reading group? Purchase the book in store by May 16 and save 10% off the cover price — joining us for brunch isn’t necessary but comes highly recommended! #booksandbrunch #booksandbrunchbookclub #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #simonandschuster #coffeetreebooksfavorite #coffeetreebooksreadinggroup
Playing a little catch-up on #fridayreads — lots of car time and insomnia means getting lots of reading done. Savoring the always-wonderful pairing of @justjuliawhelan and @emilyhenrywrites, of course, and also enjoyed recent releases from @lisasee_writer, @pattichenry and @chrisbohjalian. What a smorgasbord! #audiobooks #ebooks #funnystory #ladytanscircleofwomen #thesecretbookoffloralea #theprincessoflasvegas
It's a historical fiction mystery fairytale ✨️ The Secret Book of Flora Lea// Patti Callahan Henry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 This book was recommended to me by an old coworker, and it was such a good read! I love historical fiction, and this was such an interesting take on a World War 2 era story. This story tells the story of 2 sisters, Hazel and Flora, who leave London during WW2 to the English countryside. To cope with being away from home, Hazel creates the story of a secret land only the 2 sisters know. One day, Flora disappears into a river, and Hazel carries the guilt of Flora's disappearance. 20 years later, a book about this secret land is found by Hazel, and she stumbles down a path of secrets about her past. Overall, it was a really good read, and it's one that I, too, will be recommending to others #bookstagrammer #bookreview #book #bookinstagram #historicalfiction #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry
Alright, I’m telling self “really, control yourself” as I walk past the books in Costco today. But, thanks to my kind and thoughtful hubby saying “buy them as an anniversary gift” that makes me feel slightly better about self AND I’ll always think of these as gifts ❤️ #costcobooks #thesecretbookoffloralea #daughterofminebook #emilyhenryfunnystory
Two sisters are sent by their mother from London to the British countryside during World War II so they will be safe. When the youngest, Flora Lea, disappears and is thought dead, older sister Hazel blames herself. Twenty years later, Hazel discovers a book containing stories she used to tell Flora when they were children. Could Flora be alive? Thus begins a search to find out what really happened to Flora. The book has some charming moments, and I enjoyed the setting. After the big reveal concerning Flora, you expect the book to quickly wrap up, but it continues, making it way too long. 3/5 stars #bookstagram #bookworm #audiobook #thesecretbookoffloralea
📚BOTM Backlog: One...of Many📚 Q: What BOTM book(s) have been on your backlist so long that you want to get to soon? More generally, what books on your TBR have been on there for a long time? (You can get to them soon, I know you can!) Am I still a member of #BOTM? Yep! Do I have way too many books on my TBR? Yep! Have I left every big blue box of happiness unopened since September? Yep! Whoops. I posted this on a story recently, to the incredulity of many of you, haha. I already had a BOTM backlog and knew that if I opened any more, I would get so daunted - so here's to making a dent in these as we continue through 2024! This is only one of many, starting with the oldest on my backlog ("The Good Left Undone," from April '22. Two years, aaah!) and continuing through about May '23 or so. There are plenty more, don't worry, and this also doesn't include any used books through BOTM from 2021 or previously. So, do you see any in this stack that I must prioritize? Any you've really enjoyed? Any that you wouldn't mind buddy-reading in May or June, perhaps? (I already have "Ghost Girl, Banana," "Zorrie," and who knows how many others on deck...thanks for putting up with me, everyone). Regarding other reading updates, my mom and I are buddy-reading "James" and enjoying it so far! (She was digesting Barbra Streisand's memoir for the first few months of '24 and gave it a solid 8/10). I also just started "Pachinko," another one that's been on my TBR forever. Though it is quiet and atmospheric, I devoured nearly 100 pages last night. Tender and elegant so far. And in the thriller category, I'm going through Kubica's "She's Not Sorry" (I liked her "Local Woman Missing" last year). That's all for now! Keep me updated on your reading life, and until next time, happy reading! Mikey #bookofthemonth #thegoodleftundone #somedaymaybe #thecircustrain #independence #pineapplestreet #thelastrussiandoll #hellobeautiful #hangthemoon #adelaide #thehalfmoon #thesecretbookoffloralea #ladytanscircleofwomen #bookstagram #bookstagramit #allthebooks #totalbooknerd #avidreader #contemporaryfiction #allthefiction #stopreadingthese #goreadabook
🌻Book Review 🌻 Set in WW2 England, Hazel and her younger sister, Flora, are sent to the countryside to avoid the catastrophes of the Blitz. Even though the girls desperately miss their mother, they find joy in the home of Bridie and Henry Aberdeen. Bridie is a loving mother to Henry and understands that Hazel and Flora need space and special care during their separation from their recently widowed mother. Several years older than Flora, Hazel delights her younger sister with magical tales of Whisperwood. And then, one day, Flora disappears along the Thames, which reshapes Hazel’s world. Hazel blames herself, turning away for only a moment when her sister disappears along the riverbank. Fast-forward twenty years, and a guilt-ridden Hazel works at a rare bookstore when she finds a book about Whisperwood. How could anyone possibly know the story other than her and Flora?? The story navigates between timelines to reveal what happened on that tragic day on the Thames and whether Flora survived. I loved the magic and mystery in The Secret Book of Flora Lea and how each puzzle piece is revealed, which had me guessing quite a bit. I recommend it to readers who enjoy stories about siblings and love. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 #bookrecommendations #bookreview #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #historicalfiction #worldwar2 #booksaboutbooks #operationpiedpiper #mysterybooks #fantasybooks #booksofinstagram #booksofig #bookreader #bookreviewer #bookworms #bookworm #bookish #booknerd #booklover #bookcommunity #bookworld #reader #readersofinstagram #readersofig #readmorebooks #readmore #literature #bibliophile
"What a fairy tale is meant to do," she said, "if it's meant to do anything at all, Tolkien says, is give us new perspective on our world, the consolation of a happy ending. A recovery of sorts. Like we leave that world to see ours anew." I had no idea that this was the same author as Once Upon a Wardrobe (which I read in 2022 and loved) but after learning this, it can absolutely see the similarities. Summary The story encompasses two sisters who are evacuated from London during the Blitz. The younger sister goes missing during that time and is never found. In 1960, while working at a rare books shop, the older sister discovers a children's book that mirrored a story she used to tell her sister. A story no one else knew. Historical fiction + mystery = A home run. I loved every second of this book. I recommend not losing momentum with this one, it is a story that will completely immerse you in the best way possible. Recommended format: I listened and read and would recommend both, I don't see a way not to enjoy this one. . . . . #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #bookreview #historicalfiction #tonisbookreviews #readersofinstagram #ilovebooks #notjustaprettybook #dogsofinstagram
✒️ AUTHOR BACKLIST ✒️ Do you ever read a book and suddenly you need to read everything by that author? Do you try to go through their entire backlist or just stick with recent ones? If I absolutely love a book I will definitely check out the backlist. I'd say about 8 out of 10 times I love the rest as well! Occasionally older books won't hit the same, or it's clear they're (for me) a one-hit wonder. But the rest of the time this is how I discover favorite authors and I love devouring everything they've written! Here's a small selection of books I read in the last several months whose authors I knew I absolutely had to read more of. Some I already have or am working through their backlist (and loved.) Hopeful for the others! ☺️ QOTD: Who is an author you just had to read their backlist? #backlistbooks #authorbacklist #mustreadbooks #croatianbookstagrammer #literaturelover #fantasyfanatic #historicalfiction #historicalromance #ruthlessvows #rebeccaross #lovepractically #nicholevan #theladiesrewritetherules #suzanneallain #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry
And she finished her book club book w 20 minutes to spare! Are you in a book club? And if so, do you usually finish right before or days before?! For April we read, The Secret Book of Flora Lee. It was a story of heartbreak, love, loss, books, and a little bit of magic. It’s the story of two sisters, Hazel and Flora Lee, who have to evacuate London during Operation Pied Piper. During this time Flora Lee disappears never to be found again. Hazel blames herself since she should have been watching her little sister. Fast forward 20 years and Hazel is working in a bookshop where she finds a story about Whisperwood, a made up place that she use to tell her sister about to calm her. But the only people that knew about this place were her and Flora Lee. Does this mean that Flora Lee is alive?! Hazel embarked on a journey to find out what really happened to her sister, and to try to find the woman who wrote the story about the made-up land that no one else knew about. 4/5✨ #bookstagram #aprilbookclub #thesecretbookoffloralea #readmorebooks #californiabookstagram #fourstars #bookbooksbooks #hpsbookclub #girlswhoread #mustread
a book that i immediately added to my tbr because of its gorgeous cover !!! the secret book of flora lea is a book i am very much looking forward to reading ! 🏞️ have you read this book? 🐛
Hi everyone! I hope you all are doing well. I have finally finished The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry and it is definitely a contender for my top five favorite books of the year! It is beautifully written and lyrical. The mystery kept me hooked all the way to the end and even after I didn’t want it to end! The story was magical and transported me into its pages in a heart wrenching way. I adored it! I highly recommend it. #thesecretbookoffloralea #bookstagram #patticalahanhenry #whisperwood #bookish #currentreads
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry @pattichenry “Telling stories is one of the greatest powers that we possess. It's like a dream you can fill with what you want. And the knight doesn't always have to save the princess; sometimes she saves herself.” If I could rate this book a million stars, I would! It has been sooo long since I’ve been transported away by a book and absolutely in love with a story. Henry pairs the destruction and horrors of war with the innocence and wild imagination of childhood. She masterfully captures an array of emotions including sorrow, love, and pain. This is a wonderful book and I’m truly said it’s over. #bookstagram #booksta #bookish #bibliophile #floralea #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #worldwartwobooks #fiction #historicalfiction #whisperwood #fivestarread #bookpages #literature #magicalbooks
📖 BOOK REVIEW 📖 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Don't let others take away good stories so they can feel better about themselves." "My God, they'd been carrying the same burden. The same bloody weight of guilt. They could have, she realized, been carrying it together all this time." "I don't want to be scared anymore, but I also don't want to do things because they are safe." What a stunningly beautiful and captivating read. I was held in its thrall from beginning to end and the hype is well deserved. It was intriguing and moving, heartbreaking and hopeful, unfolding with honesty and empathy all the while showing the power of stories and creativity in preserving truth, identity and healing. It's about loss and grief, healing and growth. Of childhood and adulthood. Of love - first love, familial love, friendship, and second chances. What we settle for in order to be "safe", and what happens when we let go and hope for more. It was written with such tenderness, honesty and beauty, I was absolutely captivated! #croatianbookstagrammer #literaturelover #bookishaesthetic #bookrecommendations #booksandcoffee #booksandteacups #historicalfiction #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry
Birthday book haul from @beaconhillbooksandcafe! 🧁 The Women by @kristinhannahauthor 🎉 Pachinko by @lee_minjin 🎂 Maame by @jessicabgeorge 🧁 River Sing Me Home by @eleanorbshearer 🎉 Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow 🎂 The Secret Book of Flora Lea @pattichenry 🧁 Parable of the Sower by @octaviaebutler #birthdayhaul #bookhaul #beaconhillbooksandcafe #beaconhillbookstore #boston #beaconhill #charlesstreetboston #charlesstreet #books #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booklover #reader #rainydayreading #rainydayreads #bookstack #newstack #thewomen #pachinko #maame #riversingmehome #memphis #thesecretbookoffloralea #parableofthesower
Sitting Pretty in #grandcentralstation 💚💚💚💚💚 #thesecretbookoffloralea 📚📚📚 @pattichenry
Bookstack of my last, current, and next read. I adored reading Addie LaRue and am loving Flora Lea so far! Both books manage to take readers away from the real world into their magical lands. While I don’t want Flora Lea to end, I’m anxious to start The Lost Apothecary! #bookstack #bookstackchallenge #lastcurrentnextreads #addielarue #floralea #thesecretbookoffloralea #thelostapothecary #booksta #bookstagram #bookish #bibliophile #bookhaul #booksbooksbooks #bookvibes #magicalbooks
This was my second book by @pattichenry & it won’t be my last! The Secret Book of Flora Lea was a 5 ⭐️read for me! Callahan Henry did such a good job of making Hazel and Flora lovable. The two different time frames for the story were well done, and, this book was absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend it for fans of historical fiction. #patticallahanhenry #historicalfictionbooks #thesecretbookoffloralea #bookclubbook #shawnasbooks #bookstagram #wwiibooks
Just a little wine down Wednesday with two of our favorite historical fiction authors! 🍷 📚 Swipe to see a few of our favorite reads by @pattichenry and @kristinharmel! Thank you @writersblockbookstore and @quantumleapwinery for hosting such a fun event! #thesecretbookoffloralea #kristinharmel #patticallahanhenry #bookevents #booksigning #booksbooksbooks #readersofinstagram
Hey, look 👀! It’s two of the Fab Four! 😍🤩 F&F’s own @pattichenry & @kristinharmel were together in Orlando tonight for an event at @quantumleapwinery hosted by @writersblockbookstore. Lots of happy readers were treated to their chat and left with signed copies of the new paperback of #thesecretbookoffloralea. If you’re in Florida and have FOMO, you should grab tix (link in bio) for the upcoming May 5 F&F Live event in Neptune Beach!
Hop on over to @barnesandnoble’s Instagram feed TODAY Wed 4/10 at 12:30pm Eastern to catch our own @pattichenry in convo with @kristinhannahauthor! They’ll talk all about #thesecretbookoffloralea and #thewomen, about where their book ideas come from, and about those stories that won’t let them go until they write them. @atriabooks @stmartinspress #bnbookclub #historicalfiction
🛍️ BOOK HAUL 🛍️ First - aren't these GORGEOUS? 😍 These covers just shout SPRING! 🌱🌸 I was thrilled when both these books came in of Libby for me. I am SUCH a mood reader and both these books match my springtime mood perfectly! I started The Secret Book of Flora Lee yesterday and will dive into A Fragile Enchantment next. QOTD: Are you a mood reader? What influences your mood? AOTD: While I read all genres all year, seasons DEFINITELY influence me. I tend to read more atmospheric fantasy and heavier themes in fall and winter, and gravitate to lighter reads and romance in the spring and summer! #croatianbookstagrammer #literaturelover #bookishaesthetic #bookhaul #springreads #moodreader #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #afragileenchantment #allisonsaft
Had a lovely time at the literary luncheon featuring @pattichenry and THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEE. @storyandsongbb on Amelia Island does SUCH a fabulous job with these events. I loved chatting with the ladies at my table. Special thanks to @cee_loves_books for introducing herself! I guess I really do look like my author pic! 🤣 A great day all the way around!• • • • • • #storyandsong #storyandsongbookstorebistro #patticallahanhenry #literarylunch #literaryluncheon #thesecretbookoffloralea #booksbuildcommunity #authortalk #writersaremyrockstars #newinpaperback
I can’t think of a more lovely book to be reading on this sunny eclipse afternoon. Where are you watching? And what are you reading while you wait? #amreading #thesecretbookoffloralea #bookishafternoon #bookish #bookworm #thelifeofabookworm #womenwhoread #womenwhowrite
An interesting premise - if her sister disappeared (presumed dead) but the story only they two shared pops up #acrossthepond over a decade later, what gives? 🤔 #patticallahanhenry #thesecretbookoffloralea #audiobook #cynthiaerivo #WWII #sisters #followyourmuse #Frideswidesday #goodreadsreadingchallenge2024 #10of36 #aprilfriendread #recommendedbyafriend
What a fun day! Listening to two of my favorite authors @author_lisa_wingate and @pattichenry talk about their books and writing inspiration @halfpricebooks author event in Dallas. I adore all their books #BeforeWeWereYours, #SurvivingSavannah and #TheSecretBookOfFloraLea. Learned Lisa will be launching her new one #Shelterwood at the same location June 4. Fun to enjoy this with @laura.barrow.writer and @sarahdamoff
Got to attend a book signing event for the amazing @pattichenry and @author_lisa_wingate here in Dallas. Hearing these two powerhouse authors speak was truly a fangirl moment.🥰Not all heroes wear capes! I adore #TheSecretBookofFloraLea, and #BeforeWeWereYours will always be a personal favorite. Thanks for coming with @sarahdamoff and @lindapaulauthor. #amreading #bookstagram #books #fiction
🌳📖 Review: The Secret Book of Flora Lea 📖🌳 By Patti Callahan Henry The RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 The RECAP: London, 1939. The blitz has started in earnest, and in an effort to save the children of the city, the government of England launches the Pied Piper campaign, to shelter children with host families in the countryside. Fourteen-year-old Hazel and her young sister Flora live a charming, magical existence with Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son Harry…until one day when Flora vanishes while playing near the river. Twenty years later, Hazel unwraps an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars, the magical land she created just for Flora. Hazel’s past becomes her present as she vows to find out if this book holds the truth about Flora and her disappearance. The REVIEW: I love the transporting nature of truly well-done historical fiction, and this book does just that. I knew very little about Operation Pied Piper, and learning about it from a child’s perspective was eye-opening. But The Secret Book of Flora Lea is about more than the history of 1940 and 1960. It is about sisterly and motherly love. It is about romantic love that transcends time and absence from one another. Above all, it is a story about the power of stories to heal and give hope to us all. I loved it. Patti Callahan Henry is a true storyteller, and her writing was beautiful. The narration of the audiobook was also excellent. The RECOMMENDATION: If you love historical fiction that transports you to another time and place, and if you love books about books, this one is a must read. ❓It is snowing here this morning. I think Mother Nature is confused. 😐 What is the weather where you are? #bookfluencer #bookreview #bookphotography #patticallahanhenry #bookofthemonth #historicalfiction #thesecretbookoffloralea #wwiifiction #mystery #romance #historicalfiction #momswhoread #explore #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #bossbabepresets
I took my little writer/book butterfly out of school early today and we ran off to Waco, Texas (Sic’em 🐻) to meet the enchanting @pattichenry at @fabledbookshop . She was charming in every way and we can’t wait to hear her speak again soon- April 2025! ❤️📚 #pattycallahanhenry #thesecretbookoffloralea #fabled #wacotx #books #meettheauthor #booksbooksbooks
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ————————————————————————————————————— Hazel’s sister goes missing and is presumed dead but the discovery of a new book gives her hope that she might still be alive. This was a sad but magical tale about grief, stories, and the way we live our lives. IT was very informative about Operation Pied Piper and its aftermath. The characters were all very likeable. I saw a lot of myself in Bridie. The author did a good job of keeping the mystery of what happened to Flora a secret. I was only 25% right in my prediction of what happened to her. The only thing I didn’t like was the ending. It didn’t quite seem genuine to the rest of the story. #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #utsbmarchreads
NOW OUT IN PAPERBACK. One of Polly's favorite books of last year is now out in paperback. When a woman stumbles across a mysterious children's book, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed. "The Secret Book of Flora Lea" by Patti Callahan Henry is available in store or to order on our website. https://www.hickorystickbookshop.com/book/9781668011843 #nowinpaperback #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #atriabooks
4⭐️ I went into this book blind and was pleasantly surprised. It’s been tough reading anything other than cheesy romances with a newborn👶🏼 and lack of sleep😴😵💫🫠 but this story captured my attention easily. Highly recommend! #books #bookworm #booklover #bookstagram #thesecretbookoffloralea #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfictionmystery #whisperwood
💫This day! 💚This friend!! 🌼This book!!! Celebrating all the magic and heart that is @pattichenry and #TheSecretBookOfFloraLea! Now in paperback. Thank you to @cassie_bustamante at @o.henrymag for putting on a fairytale event from the dazzling nibbles to the most beautiful readers. What a joy to meet a new (to me) indie bookshop @countrybookshop @thecountrybookshop who supplied all the beautiful books. @lbtheloverofbooks, you were a smashing conversationalist! I love seeing you bring your Author Chats and book zeal to live audiences all over North Carolina. 🌼 Readers, if you are anywhere near one of Patti’s paperback tour stops, get out to see her. You’ll come away enchanted… and I’m not just saying that because she’s a dear friend. 💚 I have such faith that you’ll be smitten by this book that I’m giving away 1 signed copy. 💫 To enter to win: 1. Like this post. 2. Tag a friend in the comments. 3. Follow my account (so I can DM winner) The winner will be randomly drawn Sunday 4/7/24 (⭐️CONTEST CLOSED⭐️) and receive a DM from me. Good luck! xoS
What a grand event yesterday with @pattichenry and @o.henrymag at @grandoverresortandspa! Patti talked about the inspiration for her historical novel, The Secret Book of Flora Lea, shared some backstory, her love of research, her writing routine, and what’s in store for readers next year! It was fun seeing @sarahmmccoy and meeting @cassie_bustamante, @lbtheloverofbooks, and @sunshinedaydream56. If you haven’t read Flora Lea, you must! (see pinned review in my profile) Patti is a brilliant storyteller and inspiring friend. Be sure to check her IG or website for Flora Lea book tour events! 💚
📗AUTHOR EVENT📗 The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry paperback OUT: 4/2/24 @o.henrymag knows how to run an author event. From the beautiful @grandoverresortandspa to the fantastic hors d’ourves & drinks = perfection. TY @cassie_bustamante for having me moderate! @pattichenry was absolutely THE BEST (this will come as no surprise to anyone that has met her). She talked about her deep research & putting her feet in every literary location, her love of myths/legends, naming insights, writing in secret & completely changing her planned ending. @pattichenry We love your instincts & compost piles!!! So excited to connect again w/ the fabulous @sarahmmccoy I’m ready for our next adventure!!! ..& to my reader friends @countrygalreads & @mrs.alvarez.01 TY so much for coming & taking 📸. I hope you had a wonderful time. I loved seeing you both & hope to do this again soon! TY for the best night. I could talk with Patti for hrs! If you haven’t read this book, it’s a MUST! 5⭐️!!! When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister & their childhood spent in the English countryside during WWII are revealed. “A world war & a fairy tale collide in the British countryside in 1940–& Patti Callahan Henry is the perfect novelist to explore how the living are forever changed. The Secret Book of Flora Lea is a treasure: moving, surprising, & deeply evocative of an England that everyday walked the tightrope between heartbreak & hope. — @chrisbohjalian , #1 @nytimes bestselling author of The Lioness & The Flight Attendant “The Secret Book of Flora Lea is a beguiling blend of hope, mystery, & true familial love. It exposes the deep wounds of a family tragically separated because of war. Told in an utterly fresh way with dual timelines & a host of unforgettable characters, this is a story that is both necessary and satisfying through the last page. Powerful & spellbinding!” — @sadeqasays Sadeqa Johnson, @nytimes bestselling author of The House of Eve #thesecretbookoffloralea #patticallahanhenry #historicalfiction #ohenrymagazine #grandoverresort #lbtheloverofbooksauthorchat #sarahmccoy
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