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A review by judithdcollins
The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew
5.0
I really enjoyed THE DRY GRASS OF AUGUST! As a native of Charlotte, NC — growing up in the 50s-60s in the South, very relatable. We also vacationed in Florida often (also have been a full-time Florida resident since 2003). I adored the relationship between 13-year-old Jubie—a white teenager, and 47-year-old Mary— the black maid.
For fans of Laura Lane McNeal's [b:Dollbaby|18693929|Dollbaby|Laura Lane McNeal|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1385967681s/18693929.jpg|26542480], Mary Marcus' [b:Lavina|22750229|Lavina|Mary Marcus|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1409807756s/22750229.jpg|42295523], and Lisa Patton's [b:Rush|36742940|Rush|Lisa Patton|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515485506s/36742940.jpg|58533962] (three favorites). In addition, fans of popular Delia Owens' [b:Where the Crawdads Sing|36809135|Where the Crawdads Sing|Delia Owens|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1524102644s/36809135.jpg|58589364] will enjoy.
A stunning debut from Anna Jean Mayhew! A heartfelt Southern historical fiction and coming-of-age. I felt as though I was reliving my youth. I purchased the audiobook narrated by Karen White (exceptional) and a special thanks to Kensington and #NetGalley for an advanced reading copy. For those of you who missed this the first time around, coming Jan 29, 2019. Beautiful cover.
Also look for the author's second book: [b:Tomorrow's Bread|42035994|Tomorrow's Bread|Anna Jean Mayhew|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1537820087s/42035994.jpg|65561900] Coming Mar 26, 2019. I will be pre-0rdering and looking forward to reading!
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For fans of Laura Lane McNeal's [b:Dollbaby|18693929|Dollbaby|Laura Lane McNeal|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1385967681s/18693929.jpg|26542480], Mary Marcus' [b:Lavina|22750229|Lavina|Mary Marcus|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1409807756s/22750229.jpg|42295523], and Lisa Patton's [b:Rush|36742940|Rush|Lisa Patton|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515485506s/36742940.jpg|58533962] (three favorites). In addition, fans of popular Delia Owens' [b:Where the Crawdads Sing|36809135|Where the Crawdads Sing|Delia Owens|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1524102644s/36809135.jpg|58589364] will enjoy.
A stunning debut from Anna Jean Mayhew! A heartfelt Southern historical fiction and coming-of-age. I felt as though I was reliving my youth. I purchased the audiobook narrated by Karen White (exceptional) and a special thanks to Kensington and #NetGalley for an advanced reading copy. For those of you who missed this the first time around, coming Jan 29, 2019. Beautiful cover.
Also look for the author's second book: [b:Tomorrow's Bread|42035994|Tomorrow's Bread|Anna Jean Mayhew|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1537820087s/42035994.jpg|65561900] Coming Mar 26, 2019. I will be pre-0rdering and looking forward to reading!
#JDCMustReadBooks