The author of the "Barnes & Noble Recommends" selection, Garden Spells, talks about her inspirations and writing for a genre she playfully calls "southern fried magical realism."
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I am reading this book right now. I am reading it slow because it is so warm and inviting, and also captivating. I went to college in a small southern town and I could relate so well to the setting and characters.
So far I've read three of SAA's books and I'm buying Peach Keeper tomorrow because I love having something warm and bright (with some dark undertones) to read as it warms up (slowly) up North... I'm swept up in a southern fairy tale every time I read one of her works... Yay for Sarah Addison Allen.
I didn't like The Girl Who Chased The Moon... but I think that may have been influenced by the fact that it was mainly about a teenager and I hate reading books about teenagers now. When I was 12 I loved it, because it was something to look forward to, but now I'm at the age where I want to look forward to adulthood and can do so in part by reading about older women.
Just finished Sugar Queen... and Loved it! Now I've read all 3 from this wonderful, creative writer. But I see there's a new novella, In My Dreams. Is it in book form?
I need to hold these books in my hands and feel the pages! Keep Writing, Ms. Allen!
just finish reading garden spells,,, its so magical,,,just love tyler and claire,, henry and sydney,,, and of course the apple tree...opps almost forgot bay,, =)
I have read both Garden Spells and The Sugar Queen and both were very great reads. I will read The Girl Who Chased The Moon next. Sarah Addison Allen is a great author!
Loved Garden Spells. I don't know what happened but I was in book store and suddenly I saw this book on the shelf. I read the review and thout "that must be interesting. Well, it did not dissapoint. I could not stop reading and finished it just in 2 days. Garden Spells is funny, excitind and charming novel. Magic is all around us. Thank you, Ms. Sarah Addison Allen!
I am reading this book right now. I am reading it slow because it is so warm and inviting, and also captivating. I went to college in a small southern town and I could relate so well to the setting and characters.
Way2goful 7 months ago
So far I've read three of SAA's books and I'm buying Peach Keeper tomorrow because I love having something warm and bright (with some dark undertones) to read as it warms up (slowly) up North... I'm swept up in a southern fairy tale every time I read one of her works... Yay for Sarah Addison Allen.
Iwasonceafairytale 11 months ago
I didn't like The Girl Who Chased The Moon... but I think that may have been influenced by the fact that it was mainly about a teenager and I hate reading books about teenagers now. When I was 12 I loved it, because it was something to look forward to, but now I'm at the age where I want to look forward to adulthood and can do so in part by reading about older women.
TheDaezy 1 year ago
Just finished Sugar Queen... and Loved it! Now I've read all 3 from this wonderful, creative writer. But I see there's a new novella, In My Dreams. Is it in book form?
I need to hold these books in my hands and feel the pages! Keep Writing, Ms. Allen!
kobbie4 1 year ago
just finish reading garden spells,,, its so magical,,,just love tyler and claire,, henry and sydney,,, and of course the apple tree...opps almost forgot bay,, =)
SHANGS112 1 year ago
She's an awesome writer I can't wait for her next novel!
MidnightRoses88 1 year ago
I have read both Garden Spells and The Sugar Queen and both were very great reads. I will read The Girl Who Chased The Moon next. Sarah Addison Allen is a great author!
turbojjr 2 years ago
I have read the book. It is a magical tale about romance, food, and much more. My favorite character was Claire. Read It!!!!!
graham324ify 2 years ago
Loved Garden Spells. I don't know what happened but I was in book store and suddenly I saw this book on the shelf. I read the review and thout "that must be interesting. Well, it did not dissapoint. I could not stop reading and finished it just in 2 days. Garden Spells is funny, excitind and charming novel. Magic is all around us. Thank you, Ms. Sarah Addison Allen!
adelina2686 2 years ago
i LOVE her book the sugar queen
angelaurice 2 years ago