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Something to Look Forward to: Fictions
Something to Look Forward to: Fictions | Fannie Flagg
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A tapestry of joyful and startling interconnected stories that celebrate how people from all across America cope with adversity and unexpected changes in a confusing world--from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Fannie Flagg once said that what the world needs now is a good laugh. And that is what she gives us in these warmhearted, always surprising stories about people who are finding clever ways to deal with the curveballs life sometimes throws at us. Velma in Kansas, a loving great-grandmother, struggles to bridge generational gaps with her family. We cheer for Helen, in Ithaca, New York, who takes an audacious course of action when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. In Bent Fork, Wyoming; in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; in Tucson, Arizona; and in towns and cities all across America, people figure out inventive ways to overcome obstacles to happiness. And in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Special Agent Frawley is studying the mysteries of being human from an original perspective. With her imagination, humor, and great understanding of the human heart, Fannie Flagg holds a mirror up to the foibles, ingenuity, and imagination of people, inspiring us to laugh at the sometimes eccentric, sometimes brilliant ways people cope with, and ultimately prevail over, the challenges of modern life.
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Nobody writes characters like Fannie Flagg. They're funny, flawed, sad, and just so damn human that you can't help but to love them.

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Ruthiella I‘m glad it held up! 4d
TheBookgeekFrau @Ruthiella Me too!! So nice to read an enjoyable book for a change 😅 And now I can wholeheartedly recommend it for your Mom!! 4d
bookandbedandtea Yay! I'm glad you got to read a good book. Here's hoping this turns your year around. 3d
TheBookgeekFrau @bookandbedandtea Thank you, me too!! 3d
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TheBookgeekFrau
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I was so excited for a new Fannie Flagg book. But I'm hesitant to start it because every auto-buy author has been a disappointment this year.

Ruthiella Ooh! I am going to get this for my mother! 6d
bookandbedandtea Oh how depressing that your tried and true authors are letting you down this year. I hope that trend reverses itself soon. 🤞🏻 5d
TheBookgeekFrau @bookandbedandtea Yes!! It's like 2025 is the year of shitty story-telling 🤣 So far though, this one is proving to the exception 😌 5d
MemoirsForMe I just listened to a wonderful interview with Fannie on Adriana Trigiani‘s podcast “You Are What You Read.” I ordered the book right after it. Fannie always delivers! 4d
TheBookgeekFrau @MemoirsForMe Yes she does, and she is! And I can't wait to see where these stories go! 4d
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Here‘s something to look forward to…a new book by Fannie Flagg! Woooo Hoooo! A PRH release hitting the shelves on Aug 19th! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
It‘s a “tapestry of joyful and startling interconnected stories that celebrate how people from all across America cope with adversity and unexpected changes in a confusing world.”
Fannie‘s books are the best coping mechanisms and we sure need one now. ❤️‍🩹

TheBookHippie Oh how fun!!! 4mo
TheBookgeekFrau Woohoo 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 This post made my day!!!! Thanks for sharing 😁😁😁 4mo
MemoirsForMe @TheBookHippie Fannie will help us all feel better! 🥰 4mo
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MemoirsForMe @TheBookgeekFrau I‘m still dancing too! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Glad Fannie has more stories to share with us.She must never retire! 4mo
TheBookgeekFrau @MemoirsForMe 🙌🏼💃🏻🙌🏼 4mo
PurpleyPumpkin This is great news, thanks for sharing! I credit you with introducing me to Fanny Flagg. Her writing sure is a balm to the soul in rough times. Looking forward to this new release! 4mo
MemoirsForMe @PurpleyPumpkin That‘s me…always adding to your TBR. 😁 But you‘re right, we always feel better about life after reading her books. Can‘t wait for this one too! 4mo
rubyslippersreads I‘m so excited about this! 4mo
MemoirsForMe @rubyslippersreads I knew you would be! I‘m thrilled Fannie is still writing more novels for us. ☺️ 4mo
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