In this review of The Incredible Winston Browne by Sean Dietrich, I share why this heartfelt Southern Gothic novel earns 4 out of 5 stars. Blending small-town atmosphere, eccentric characters, cult escape, terminal illness, secrets, danger, grace, and redemption, Dietrich creates a vivid Southern story about broken places and the people who find hope there. Perfect for mature readers, book clubs, and fans of Southern Gothic fiction.
Discover this week's Southern Gothic theme, where small-town settings, family secrets, moral ambiguity, and the weight of the past create unforgettable stories. Featured picks include Sean Dietrich's The Incredible Winston Browne, a moving Florida-set novel filled with hidden histories and memorable characters, and Marc Cameron's new release Backtrack, the latest Arliss Cutter thriller that blends family legacy, danger, and suspense across Alaska and Texas. Plus, an important announcement about the future of this newsletter and what's coming next.
News and Updates If Fall hasn't felt real to you yet this week, this weekend sure has made it feel that way around here! The boys were off on a camping trip and the temps dropped low overnight. I took advantage of a quiet house for once and read for hours on the couch yesterday … Continue reading This Week: October 26th
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. A woman on her deathbed is going to be brutally honest about two things: your present and her past. Caroline hasn’t seen her mother in ages, but sitting next to her in the hospital room, her … Continue reading Over Yonder
Another Most Anticipated Release of 2023 hits the shelves tomorrow! I'm excited to revisit my review of Kinfolk today - I don't normally re-read books, but I've already pre-ordered my copy of the book so I can read it again! While I really enjoyed listening to Dietrich read his work, I'm excited to sit down … Continue reading RELEASING TOMORROW: Kinfolk
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Muse for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. From the outside, it doesn’t look like Nub and Minnie have much in common. He’s an elderly drunk who works as a laborer for the government, and she’s a high school student working at Waffle House to … Continue reading Kinfolk
