This is the first book in the series. This audio book is just over two hours long. This story follows Connor as he travels back home to lay his mother to rest. Connor has barely been back to his hometown in over 20 years and he is not looking forward to it. He has so many feelings of regret that he has carried with him throughout his life since he left. Now he is all alone except for his cat, Tom. This was such a heartfelt story of a lonely man facing his past and wondering what his future holds.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidi Schoolmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi Schoolman2021-05-01 21:32:232021-05-02 13:36:36Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Schoolman
Despite having no prior sleuthing experience, Sunshine feels uniquely qualified due to her ninja YA librarian skills and all those Nancy Drew books she read as a kid. With the help of children’s librarian Molly Simmons and cataloguer Evangeline Dupree, Sunshine and her colleagues scour Bryce Beach for suspects, clues, and the stolen treasure.
Can she and her squad recover the proceeds from the library’s annual fundraising gala and Bryce Beach’s most priceless historical artifact, the Bible with the town’s founding fathers’ signatures?
But here’s the most vexing question of all: could one of Sunshine’s colleagues be a backstabbing traitor out to destroy the library? As Sunshine always says, “Jesus, take the wheel!”
Join Sunshine and her fellow librarians on their adventure to find the stolen treasure and save the Bryce Beach Public Library. Scroll up and one-click this cozy Christian mystery today!
Betrayal at the Beach is the first book in the Dangerous Curves cozy Christian mystery series, set in the fictional small town of Bryce Beach. YA librarian and amateur sleuth Sunshine Baker, who hates her name and can’t even bake an edible muffin, always manages to put the puzzle together just in time to avoid disaster! Join this curvy redheaded librarian on her quest to keep Bryce Beach safe…and well-read, of course.
K.L. Montgomery writes #bodypositive sweet romance, romcom and cozy mystery. A librarian in a former life, she now works as an editor and runs the 5000-member Indie Author Support group on Facebook in addition to publishing under two names.
Though she remains a Hoosier at heart, K.L. shares her coastal Delaware home with some furry creatures and her husband, who is on the furry side as well. She has an undying love for her three sons, Broadway musicals, the beach, Seinfeld, the color teal, IU basketball, paisleys, and dark chocolate.
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I utterly loved reading this novel. Following three best friends through their summer before senior year, their fathers and a Hollywood leading man as he escapes to Little Rush, the small town the novel is set around. This novel has themes of mental health, the need to escape, coming of age, and how friendships can change over time. Hudson, the lead male protagonist especially captured me as he sunk deeper into loneliness and depression and a daunting future ahead of him. This book was beautifully written with the themes intricately woven throughout and each character developing and evolving throughout the book. This book had me thinking for a few days after I had read it about the main themes and indeed questioning my own small town life. Fantastic!
I enjoyed this book. This is a newer author for me and I look forward to reading more from him in the future. This is a well written book about a small town that is full of secrets and just plain dangerous. The characters are relatable and just brought the story to life on each page. This is a fast paced story that I found to be engaging and full of action. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout the story. Three high school seniors that are from different sides of the tracks. Life brings them all something different until one summer where everything collides. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning. The characters made the story entertaining and made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-04-26 07:34:012021-04-27 07:42:18Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a coming of age story that follows three friends on their journey from high school to adulthood. I believe young adults will easily relate to the struggles the characters face, and be hooked before the first chapter is over. Mental Health is a controversial subject, and I think David did a wonderful job portraying that. There are some dark moments, so I would make sure you are prepared.
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This was a darker book than I normally read, but so relatable. Kids going into their senior year of high school, dealing with divorced parents, drinking, smoking, depression, and what do they want their futures to look like. I could really relate to Willow; she is driven and wants to make her life better than what she has in this small town. Hudson finds an unusual connection with a famous man, Bruce. Bruce doesn’t come across as an unapproachable celebrity. We all know a Mason, the rich kid who throws great parties. This story brought up so many emotions as I lived through the summer with them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2021-04-25 22:16:532021-04-25 22:55:44Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer- Review by Angela Packard
This book resonated loudly with me. Having grown up in a town similar to Little Rush, and also along the Ohio River, it felt like this book was a snapshot into life as I know it. The characters were very tangible and the multiple storylines added a richness to the plot development. I truly enjoyed this new author and his original voice and look forward to seeing what he brings to the literary world next.
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I really enjoyed the character development in this book. Hudson, Mason, and Willow were wonderfully developed characters, and felt very real to me. The authour’s ability to inhabit these different personalities was wise and insightful. The plot and storyline were immersive, and I was entertained the whole way through. I really enjoyed seeing how Hudson related with Bruce Michaels, as well as how he was able to see their similarities, and where he was committed to being a different type of man. The themes of mental health, class, and adolescent rebellion were handled well and were relatable. All in all, I thought that this was a well-written novel by an authour I will definitely read again in the future.
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Everything, Somewhere by David Duane Kummer is a YA story where coming of age story that is sometimes dark in its subject matter which could be disturbing for some readers. David is a young writer who started writing at a young age and is passionate about telling his stories. There is a lot going on and at times it was hard to keep track on who was who. I would have liked to see a little more character development but was still able to get a sense for what they should be.
In this book we follow three main characters who are teenagers learning their place in the world and pushing those limits. Not everything is sunshine and roses as they start trying to figure out who they are and how they fit in the world and they also look towards their futures. There are some life altering changes in store for them.
This is a thought-provoking story that I am sure a lot of YA’s will be able to relate to.
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Little Rush, Ohio A small city on the Ohio River, Little Rush, has seen better days. Sitting on the banks of the Ohio River near the Kentucky border, Little Rush has a small town appeal.
Hayden, Mason, and Willow These three are the best of friends. Yet, their lives are so different. Hayden lives down the country road on a farm with his dad who works at the local power plant and farms after work. Mason’s dad is one of the most financially well-off men in Little Rush. He owes the local pizza joint among other businesses in Little Rush. Willow’s parents are divorced. Her dad lives near downtown in a small run-down apartment while her mom lives on the hilltop with Willow’s little brother.
It’s the summer before senior year trying to enjoy the last few moments before having to face the realities of life after high school. All three teenagers struggle with choices. Problems arise, a former Hollywood star moves to town with secrets of his own, and tensions arise between the couple and Hayden as changes in the relationship cause friction between the three friends. How will these three make it through the summer and prepare for life after high school?
I liked this book. It contains very realistic experiences that challenge these teenagers and their parents. It’s a longer book, but stick with it and enjoy the story.
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This is my first time reading this author and I love every word of this story. The plotline was masterfully created. There is a message weaved into the story. It is set in a small town on the Ohio River. This gives the author some creative writing due to the rural setting. I found myself in that small town with the characters. The characters are fully developed and complex in nature Bruce Michaels is a renowned Hollywood actor, who is there because of his personal demons. Then there are Hudson, Willow, and Mason high school seniors with different backgrounds with adulthood coming very quickly. There were questions that they were looking to have answers to. Hudson lost his friends and sank into a deep depression. He finds Bruce and starts a deep friendship with him. Will this new “friendship” be a healthy one or will it send both of them into a deeper depression without a light at the end of the tunnel? I highly recommend this book. I know that I felt some similarities to the characters and it pushed me to finish this book in one sitting.
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Wow is all I can say. This book really has some drama and really brings some attention to mental health issues. I also have to say this is the first book I have read from this author and I well I was not let down. I found that the book really brought the characters to life and grabs the reader’s attention.
I could really relate to the main characters having grown up in a small town myself. I really found the way that the author deals with the complex issues that arise during the story was quite good. I really found the author’s style to be unique and I will definitely read more from this author in the future.
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Everything Somewhere by David Kummer is a well written and thought provoking coming of age story. The book is centred around three teens in the verge of adulthood and an actor whose past seems to be chasing him. I thought I was great how the author created a connection between them all, even when it seemed there really couldn’t be anything to connect them. The book really caught my attention and had me looking at things in different ways. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. He takes you on a journey as the reader and it is great to explore everything the characters are feeling. There are some deeper issues covered in the book as well which adds a depth to it to make it more well rounded. This is a well written book and one certainly worth reading.
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Everything Somewhere is a story about a small town and the people in it. When a famous person chooses to move there it shakes the town and the people’s lives up. This story shows how little towns make people feel and how strangers often have similar lives even when they are from different backgrounds. Everything Somewhere is a really good story and I recommend you read it for your self.
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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a coming of age story set in the Ohio River Valley. What happens when high school seniors Hudson, Mason, and Willow start coming to terms with the changes occurring in their lives moving from high school to adulthood? These three are relatable teens whom many could see themselves or someone they know in them. Also, add a retired, movie actor to the sleepy town and more questions abound. I really appreciate the author hitting on some tough subjects such as mental health issues and how they can change a person’s outlook on life. It was handled well and did not hide from the truth of the matter. I enjoyed this story and the characters. I look forward to searching out more of this author’s books in the future. He brings a young vision and depth to the stories.
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Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a thought-provoking story with some dark themes, in a small-town setting. This story is a bit of a coming of age story- where our characters are transitioning into adulthood and dealing with the dramas that come their way. This is full of teenage issues that many of our teenagers are experiencing. Sensitive subject matter, such as mental health and suicide, are handled in a very direct, honest, and considerate way. There are emotive moments, as well as some depressing scenes that tugged at my heart strings and made me ‘feel’. But I think that the characters needed a little more development in order for me to fully connect with them and what they were going through. The story is told from several points of view, which I found distracted from the growth and development of the characters, as well as the overall storyline- giving it a bit of a choppy feel. As this is my first read from David Kummer, I am interested in reading more of his work to see what else he can do.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-04-25 12:03:282021-04-25 21:43:50Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Angela Hayes
I am very impressed by this author/book. Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer is a page-turner that draws you in from the first page. This book contains situations regarding mental health and hits the nail on the head. The characters jump off the page and the reader cannot help but want to follow their stories until the very end. The rural town, Little Rush, sits on the Ohio River and is one of the book’s most compelling characters because it could be any town, anywhere. Add in Bruce Michaels from Hollywood and high school senior Hudson, and it’s a formula for intrigue and revelations. The story is consistently relatable, for the situations and struggles they come up against are that which anyone could experience. The author has a way of weaving the characters’ stories together and creating such a riveting tale. I recommend this book with 5 stars, and look forward to reading more from this author.
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This was a good story. It follows three friends as they come of age and grow and develop. It shows how all 3 of their lives are different and how these differences change their views and outlook on life. The author does a very good job working around the subject of mental health and how it can affect the developing brain as they move from children to adulthood. The only downside for me is at first the characters got confusing and there seemed to be loads but as time went on it got easier to read and see the links between them them our 3 main characters. I like how each chapter is about a single person which makes it easier to understand which perspective we are reading the story from.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-04-25 08:04:032021-04-25 21:01:17Everything, Somewhere by David Kummer – Review by Kerry Carr
In Little Rush, a small town in rural America, it is the final summer holiday before their senior year and Hudson, Willow and Mason decide to make the best of it, they plan on having fun, smoking, drinking and talking the nights away with a final hoorah of not having responsibilities or feeling like they need to be adults, but Hudson is not as joyous as he would seem, he is bored of both life in Little Rush and life in general, he cannot see the life all around him, but can see the death which is slowly coming towards him, his melancholy is catching up with him and he feels like there is nothing which can stop it. He is going through the motions and pretending like there is nothing wrong, at least he is when he is around his friends, but their blossoming romance isn’t helping the situation, neither is the feeling that he cannot escape the stereotypical “farmer boy” image he is stuck with. As they start a typical night of amusement in Mason’s dads cabin, involving alcohol and reminiscing of good times past, Willow suddenly announces that a famous actor will be moving to Little Rush and when she reveals that it is Bruce Michaels, both of the boys get excited as it is their favourite actor of all time, this is where the speculation begins and Willow is bored after the conversation goes on for longer than she anticipated. The next morning amid hangovers from hell the guys tidy up and carry on discussing the news while Willow sleeps the alcohol off and when he is dropped off home, Hudson is in trouble with his parents and the excitement he felt beforehand disappears and his depression comes back full force as he sits on his own in his room with the joy sucked out of him.
Willow and Mason are also thinking about Little Rush and their future, what it will hold, why they are torn between leaving the town and staying, they try and figure out their feelings and as they spend more and more time together, they kind of leave Hudson behind and he begins to feel like a thirds wheel. Meanwhile, a chance encounter while sitting with Mason in the treeline which borders the outside of Bruce Michael’s house leads to a conversation with the man himself and leads to a0 feeling that he can confide in Bruce when he can’t with his friends. As the summer progresses, Hudson’s feelings spin slowly downwards as he receives bad news on top of more bad news, the gap developing between himself and his friends is widening as he feels uncomfortable being around them and abandoned when they stop inviting him to hang out as much. However, he is increasing the amount of time he is spending with the old actor and using it as an excuse to avoid everyone else, but this is leading him into a spiral which nobody seems to realise he is in.
Will the distance which grows between Hudson, his friends and his family change things so much that it sends him in a direction he shouldn’t be going, or can it be mended enough that Hudson can come back from it all? This is a story of summer breaks, mental illness, relationships, lies, truths and worlds colliding, it is in the most unlikely pairings where the dangers truly lie, but what the dangers are, only reading to the end will reveal.
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“Little Rush is a sleepy town on the Ohio River. Bruce Michaels is a renowned Hollywood actor. The two should never cross paths, yet one summer everything changes. The actor, haunted by demons, chasing a ghost. The town, unaware. Until the two collide.
Hudson, Willow, and Mason are high school seniors with very different upbringings, but all on the verge of adulthood. As the sun sets on their final summer, questions abound. Will they ever leave the town? Is there a future here? As their plans waver, time is running out.
The struggle of mental illness.
As he loses his friends and sinks deeper into depression, Hudson forms an unlikely bond with the actor, Bruce Michaels. But the old man is a ticking time bomb. As Hudson relies on him more, the danger to them both grows.
When dark secrets are revealed, Hudson must confront the truth about his idol and himself. Bruce Michaels isn’t who he seems. Hudson is nearly lost. And in the end, they may be more similar than different.
The search for meaning.
Different paths, converging in a web of alcohol, fights, and romance. Worlds collide one summer in Anywhere, USA. The question is who will make it through.
EVERYTHING, SOMEWHERE is an ambitious, sprawling look at the stories, people, and places forming the nuanced landscape of rural America.”
David Kummer is a young author who grew up in Madison, a small, southern Indiana rivertown. He grew up in a large household with many siblings and studied English and Education at Hanover College. David has written books in multiple genres with many of the settings and characters influenced by Madison. When not writing, he enjoys listening to indie rock and watching sports, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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Genre – Coming of Age fiction, Small Town and Rural fiction, Inspirational fiction
Listening Length – 2 hours and 21 minutes
Narrated by: Rich Miller
Connor Norton returns to his hometown, following the death of his mother, knowing that he will have to confront personal feelings of guilt and regret. It is a place he has barely set foot in for the past 20 years.
Caught in the period of his life where the vibrancy of youth has diminished and the prospect of becoming middle-aged is looming, Connor finds that he is suddenly alone in the world and must somehow reshape his future and face his own mortality.
With only Tom, the family’s orange tabby cat, as his constant companion, he considers new possibilities and new directions. But will Connor be able to lay the ghosts of his past to rest? And will his return later, to the place he once called home, be enough to let him break free from the remorse which he has carried since he was 18?
In this tender, heartwarming portrait of a man who finds himself trapped between his past, his present and the future, where will this new journey lead Connor and what will the future hold when he gets there?
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I’ve read plenty of books by Mr. Stuart Ledwith and all of his previous books have hit a special place in my heart. That has instantly made Mr. Ledwith one of my favorite authors. This book is no exception to his prior books I’ve read from this author. BUT, this book HERE, it is so endearing if that fits. I day endearing because the ghost stories he so carefully selected made me feel so thrilled. Thrilled, because, it wasn’t your run-of-the-mill ghost stories. You can you tell they all came from an open space and to share a special place in his heart. That alone, touched my heart and made my mind intrigued to read the special treasure that this book is.
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Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith is a much ‘lighter’ book than the other books of his that I have read. Again, it is quite unique- a mix of history, insights, and some ‘ghost stories’. Mr. Ledwith takes us on a tour of his local historical cemetery- ‘speaking’ to all the souls he encounters along the way- as well as providing some historical details that give this book an extra element of interest.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-12-27 06:10:202020-12-27 06:10:20Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Angela Hayes
Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith was a great read! I enjoyed reading this novel more than his past that I’ve read, maybe because it felt more like fiction, and telling tales than just being a non-fiction book. I enjoyed reading every story that was told from the ghosts. Whether they were real or not, and whether these were just made up or actually told, they were very enjoyable to read, and went by really quickly. I’m glad I picked this book up to read. Definitely a page turner.
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This book was really interesting. It follows the authors through his walks through the cemetery. I have read several books by this author and I love the way he retells people’s stories. In this book he tells the stories of the some of the people who are buried there. The good and bad. The loves and losses. And what made them special even if they didn’t realise it in life.
Each person he talks to and retells their story is an interesting person. All with different paths in life and different stories to tell.
The author tells the stories with compassion, never adding facts to make it more dramatic. The stories are genuine written by genuine people who just want to get their lives remembered and known. With the help of the compassionate author they were able to do that.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2020-12-25 12:19:412020-12-25 21:57:53Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Kerry Carr
This is another book by Dr Stuart Ledwith, but is a more lighthearted one which tells the stories of the souls of those buried within the Old Yard in the Riverside Cemetery where the founders of the town he lives in and the cemetery he plans to be buried in with his wife, Baldwinsville, New York, it is a break from his more serious novels, but it is an illuminating look into lives past and the history of the area as told by the ones who created that history.
Dr Stu (as the soul’s call him) encountered these souls as he wandered through the cemetery over the course of 2020 when he went out for some daily exercise, weather and health permitting. He tells their stories in such a way that you can picture the person as you read them, they are from all walks of life and are all ages, genders and races, although some of it you don’t find out until you are deep within their stories, Dr Stu also includes his own story in there and it is a lovely insight into him as a person as well as an author.
This book is a wonderful read to anyone who is interested in history, biographies and people in general, it is an emotional rollercoaster though, so prepare yourself for what it has in store for you, but go in with an open mind and you will enjoy it even more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2020-12-21 14:11:182020-12-21 14:11:18Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur
Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith
This is a different kind of book than I usually gravitate towards. The book is about the people buried at a cemetery in Baldwinsville, New York. There are ghost stories that are conversations the author had as he strolls through the cemetery. These conversations give a view of the life of the people who immigrated to New York around year 1800. The stories share love of family, hardships they experienced, and tragedies for some. The author writes in a way to make you realize those that came before us had stories to share. It is a lovely book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2020-12-18 20:47:362020-12-18 21:52:51Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Betsy Melano
This book is a bit different than my normal reading genres, but something drew me in to this story from the cover. This book has wonderful ghost stories from the people who are laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery (or Old Yard as called by some). The people who are buried in this cemetery came to America to live the American Dream. I loved each story because it brought a bit of comfort and some reality to each story. It has helped me to see things from a different point of view as well. I highly recommend this book as the stories are well worth reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-12-18 13:50:072020-12-18 13:50:07Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Erica Fish
.Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith. This book is so unique and heartwarming. Its sad at times and creepy at times. Its about The Riverside Cemetery in Baldwinsville, New York and the stories of people laid to rest there. Its stories from the early 1800’s around the first time anyone was buried there. There are ghost stories, stories of regular people immigrating to New York and making a life for themselves and stories of people who had tragedies. The way the author writes you feel like you know all these people and you become emotionally attached to them. Each story is brought to life in a vivid and colorful way. From the sadness, creepiness to the happiness of the American dream this book is full of fun emotional stories! Read this neat book today!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2020-12-18 10:46:292020-12-18 10:46:29Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Tausha Treadway
Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith is a historical and inspirational story. Is a collection of ghostly tales in and about Riverside Cemetery. It is stories from the 1800’s of the founders of Stuart’s hometown come about from his wanderings. I love that he plans to say hi to people like myself who like to go and speak to the souls whilst wandering in cemeteries. There is a wealth of history and stories in one’s resting place. Each story is unique and interesting and entertaining and a little different.
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