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#NewYearNewBooks

Here are 3 books that each have a beautiful #InsectCover only Weyward is a new book or new-ish since I finished it in October (& loved it-it made my best of 2023 list). The other two I read some time ago but I love the covers & they might be new to you! 🦋🐞🪲🐛🐝💚

#WanderingJune

I wish that I could fly
Into the sky
So very high
Just like a dragonfly...

I love dragonflies & how they symbolize change. In this novel about a family of female perfume makers in the Blue Ridge mountains, youngest daughter Lucia leaves New York & comes back to the family home & business. Much change is ahead & her arrival is heralded by a swarm of blue dragonflies. Will Lucia stay & help save the business or will she #FlyAway ?

For National Tattoo day DPL asked patrons to post a picture of their tattoo and they would suggest books and movies based on it. I posted my most recent tattoo (seen above). One of their suggestions was Season of the Dragonflies by Sarah Creech. I loved this book. Slipping into this world of magical realism was a beautiful respite. I thought the characters were well developed and the story drew me in. #seasonofthedragonflies #magicalrealism

#TBT Following the lead of Litsy peeps, I'm posting what I was reading this week 2-years ago. Hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a family perfumery concocts a mysterious scent-the key to success for their select clients for generations & now their empire is at risk. It took time for me to warm to the 3 main characters, but the magical realism & whimsical vibe won out & make it a great summer read. Link to blog review & Caprese recipe in comments.