

The Secret, Book & Scone Society
Books | Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Traditional
3.7
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Ellery Adams
In this intriguing new series from New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams, a quirky club in small-town North Carolina holds the keys to health, happiness, friendship—and even solving a murder—all to be found within the pages of the right book . . . Strangers flock to Miracle Springs hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked “comfort” scone, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That’s Nora’s special talent—prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person’s deepest pain. So when a visiting businessman reaches out for guidance, Nora knows exactly how to help. But before he can keep their appointment, he’s found dead on the train tracks . . . Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to earn redemption by helping others. To join, members must divulge their darkest secret—the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place. Now, determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman’s demise, the women meet in Nora’s cozy bookstore. And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge—proving it’s never too late to turn the page and start over . . . “Anyone who loves novels that revolve around books will savor this tasty treat.”—Library Journal, Starred Review
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More Details:
Author
Ellery Adams
Pages
304
Publisher
Kensington Books
Published Date
2017-10-31
ISBN
1496712390 9781496712394
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"This series is subtle in its magic, but the main character uses her knowledge of books and her intuition to “prescribe” her customers a TBR pile to heal their wounds."
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Kristi S
"This book was what I needed — a warm, simple novel to listen to while driving or doing chores. Nothing amazing, but not bad."
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France W
"I loved this book. It gave me the nostalgic, feel good vibes of a cheesy Hallmark movie but with some moody pasts, heavy topics, and a murder mystery. "
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Haley McAbee
"3.5 stars"
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Lisa Francine
"The dialogue and characters seemed like they were written by a teenager or elderly woman. Lack of depth and not in a fun beach read kind of way. The plot was not convincing and didn’t evoke much feeling. <br/>Prior to this, I read a Kristin Hannah book who writes with such emotion and poetic perspective on the human condition, so it was a stark contrast."
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Anna palmer
"Cute story about books and friendship and the things we find in common"
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Robin Courtois
"Strong female friendships and a little bit of everything:mystery, drama, romance, humor."
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Kathleen Sellers
"Loved the characters and stories and their friendships."
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Karah
"Love this series! A little mystery but also the friendship among the women of the town."
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Jen
"I do. I listened to this series rather than read it, and enjoyed it."
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Emily Bukauskas