A book review of Other Birds by NY Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen. Fans of magical realism will love this whimsical tale set in the small coastal town of Mallow Island, South Carolina. It is sure to touch your heart and become a favorite book club pick.
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The One with All the Birds!
This post is my personal, honest review of
OTHER BIRDS
A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen
It’s October and as the cool weather rolls in with flocks of birds decorating the trees around town there is whimsy and magic in the air. The vibrant colours of the Autumn foliage and crisp air make for the perfect time to grab a warm cuppa and a cozy blanket and escape to the world of a great magical realism book. Any fan of the genre would know the name Sarah Addison Allen and those who have recently discovered the magic these books have to offer would no doubt find her name on any list of BEST Magical Realism authors of our time.
That said, I am really excited to feature New Yourk Times best selling author Sarah Addison Allen’s latest novel OTHER BIRDS. Whether you are a member of our online IVI’S READS BOOK CLUB or looking for your the next favorite read, here is our official OCTOBER BOOK CLUB PICK – OTHER BIRDS.
Book Synopsis & Details
– from the publisher
The New York Times Bestseller
From the acclaimed author of Garden Spells comes an enchanting tale of lost souls, lonely strangers, secrets that shape us, and how the right flock can guide you home.
Down a narrow alley in the small coastal town of Mallow Island, South Carolina, lies a stunning cobblestone building comprised of five apartments. It’s called The Dellawisp and it is named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy.
When Zoey Hennessey comes to claim her deceased mother’s apartment at The Dellawisp, she meets her quirky, enigmatic neighbors including a girl on the run, a grieving chef whose comfort food does not comfort him, two estranged middle-aged sisters, and three ghosts. Each with their own story. Each with their own longings Each whose ending isn’t yet written.
When one of her new neighbors dies under odd circumstances the night Zoey arrives, she is thrust into the mystery of The Dellawisp, which involves missing pages from a legendary writer whose work might be hidden there. She soon discovers that many unfinished stories permeate the place, and the people around her are in as much need of healing from wrongs of the past as she is. To find their way they have to learn how to trust each other, confront their deepest fears, and let go of what haunts them.
Delightful and atmospheric, Other Birds is filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. Sarah Addison Allen shows us that between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways.
Book Details:
Title: OTHER BIRDS
Author: Sarah Addison Allen
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Print Length: 304 pages
Publication Date: August 30, 2022
Genres: Magical Realism, Women Fiction
Where to Buy: Amazon; Bookshop; Barnes & Noble
OTHER BIRDS
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About the Author and What to Read Next
SARAH ADDISON ALLEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells, The Sugar Queen, The Girl Who Chased the Moon, Lost Lake, First Frost and Other Birds. She’s sold millions of copies worldwide and her books have been translated into more than thirty languages. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. – from the author’s web page
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Other Birds
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