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For Callie Ward, the world has become defined by a series of soul-crushing tragedies. Just as she begins to believe she will never get over the grief, she receives a box of wishes from her late grandfather whom she lovingly called Pops. Inside is a collection of wishes, a roadmap designed to send Callie on a quest for self-discovery and closure. Join Callie as she traverses the winding road to healing. If you’re looking for a romance that cuts deeper and heals stronger than the rest, this is...

I downloaded this book on Kindle after reading a recommendation in Magnolia magazine. It was published in 1998, but I hadn’t read it before. A young teen girl, Zinny, and middle child in a large family that has suffered some tragedies, strives to distinguish herself by clearing a trail near a fictional town in Kentucky. It is a story of quiet resilience and the blooming of a young spirit determined to leave a mark, making this a heartwarming, soul-deep journey. Whether you are ten or a...

Craig Johnson is one of my favorite contemporary authors, but…I haven’t liked any of his recent books. In fact, it’s been quite a few years since I’ve enjoyed them. I read some reviews of Return to Sender and noticed that many readers agree with me, even when they gave the book a 3 or 4 star review. What they like are the characters, not the story, and I agree. What else I didn’t like: the Russian plot line that continued from the prior book. That transfers the series into a serial. I had no...