Tuesday

Gone To Green



This review is the novel "gone to green" by Judy Christie
This is the first novel I have read that was written by her and I look forward to reading the sequel to it called "Goodness Gracious Green".

One of the things that I love so much about reviewing is discovering new authors that you might not otherwise have known about!

Lois Barker is our main character; she has a corporate lifestyle working at the city desk of a large newspaper in the Midwest. She is in her 30's, single and has a group of good friends. Mostly, however, it seems her life revolves around her work at the newspaper.

The thing that stood out to me about Lois is that she seemed a bit overly cautious, jaded about God and hesitant about most things. She is always second guessing herself. That is what I got from her character throughout the whole book. Toward the end...she seems to come into her own more but it is obvious she still has growing to do.

I have to say that I really like the cast of characters that Ms. Christie introduces throughout the book. You can almost hear the southern lilt in their voices and see them as they make faces at Lois, whether it is an eye roll, a not so nice look, or a big southern grin accompanied by a hug.

For the most part it seems the book is centered on Lois and all the decisions that she has to make whether difficult or easy, but it is nicely fleshed out with all these other characters. I would like to find out more about Katy's character. I think she has her own story to tell.

Lois has a good friend on the newspaper she works at, Ed. He buys "The Green News-Item, which is a twice-weekly newspaper down in rural Green Louisiana.

Right before Ed is supposed to leave for Green to finally take over his newspaper, he passes away from an unexpected illness. Come to find out, he left the paper to Lois in his will.

That means that our dear Lois now has a whopping line of credit at the bank in Green and a year to turn the paper around and start profiting so she can sale it off and get back to her normal life.

Between moving to the "sticks", gaining a newspaper that comes with a loan attached, corrupt people filling the town, a city girl living in a country house (gasp! there was a rat!) and an odd assortment of people now filling her life...Lois is definitely a fish out of water.

Watch as she makes the best of her odd situation and maybe, just maybe, make some of the best friends a girl could ask for.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes a fun read with interesting characters.

What are you reading this week?



Have a joyful Monday!
Jenny





*Note* I received this book for free from Abingdon Press in exchange for a review about it. I am not required to post a positive review. Any opinions expressed are my own and they are sincere.

9 comments:

  1. I've been thinking a lot about traveling so I picked up a copy of Vagabonding. Will report back if it is any good.

    Thank you for visiting me and for following.

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  3. Following you from Welcome Wed. Blog Hop. I love books and have been working on my own pieces. I am looking forward to staying updated on your reviews and blog. This looks great!

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  4. nice site :) I am visiting from frugal invitation and joined your followers ..

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  5. Love this series. I am already following your blog but hopped over from the Alexa hop to say hi! kittycrochettwo.blogspot.com

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  6. Hey Jenny, thanks for dropping by my blog WV Stitcher, and for the comment about my puppy. That puppy is a german shephard/boxer mix named Marley. She is now two years old and weighs about 100 lbs give or take :).I also have a yorkie named Abbie and the two are total opposites!

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  7. Hi just calling by from the Alexa Blog hop.Great review. Will have to have a look. Check out my new Blog hop Making Goals Monday
    www.acceptingandembracingautism.com/welcome/blog/. Sarah.

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  8. I love reading book reviews. I have a lot to catch up on.

    Stopping by to thank you for participating in the Get Wired Blog Hop. I am following you.
    Have a great evening!

    Vickie
    http://victoriasvoice44.blogspot.com

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  9. This sounds like a really interesting book.

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