Bootlegging, Betrayal, and a Bold Heroine

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jeannette Walls (The Glass Castle) takes readers to Prohibition-era Virginia in Hang the Moon, a story of family feuds, power struggles, and one unforgettable heroine. Sallie Kincaid grows up in the shadow of her larger-than-life father, the Duke, who controls most of Claiborne County. After being cast out as a child, Sallie returns years later determined to earn her place, only to find herself entangled in the family’s bootlegging empire. Sallie is a whip-smart daredevil—tough, resourceful, and often reckless. Her narration pulls you right into the drama as she navigates secrets, betrayals, and a community divided by politics and whiskey. Walls paints the era with striking detail, from the fast […]

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Smart and Sassy: A Book Club Worth Joining

This one reminded me so much of Lorna Landvik’s Angry Wives Eating Bon Bons—strong women, suburban setting, and a whole lot of heart. Set in early 1960s Virginia, The Book Club for Troublesome Women follows four women who start reading The Feminine Mystique and suddenly start seeing their own lives in a new light. From tea and cake to personal revolutions—it escalates quickly. The real beauty of this novel is in the friendships. Margaret, Bitsy, Charlotte, and Viv are flawed, funny, brave, and loyal. Their bond feels authentic, and their individual arcs show how liberating (and scary) it can be to start dreaming again after years of playing it safe. […]

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