Chatting Books Online Day 125. Today's recommended book is "The Secret to Hummingbird Cake" by Celeste Fletcher McHale.
This is a delightfully southern novel about 3 best friends, their ups, their downs, their lives, loves and everything else. The story is set in Bon Dieu Falls , Louisiana which I have now discovered is actually the previous name of Montgomery, Louisiana (north central Louisiana ). According to a conversation with the author (who is a hoot by the way) , the book is actually the true story of she and her best friends, the names have all been changed of course and I am still guessing which one of the friends is actually the author.
The book and author were actually first introduced to me by a bookclub who had read the book and skyped with Celeste for their meeting and I have to say it is an excellent bookclub pick - so much to talk about. From absolutely devastating sorrow to laugh out loud joy. This book has been a favorite recommendation at our shop for years.
