This book is a breath of fresh air. It gives you new perspectives on things and shows you how to enjoy the simple things. It teaches you how to stop and smell the roses and enjoy the beauty around you. The main character is going on a trip by herself and she doesn’t really know why but just knows she needs to go. While there she is introduced to all kinds of unique characters and is reminded to be content in every season.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2024-10-22 12:16:112024-10-23 07:38:06The Holey Land by Laura Koerber- Review by Heather Goodman
Molly, a woman in her fifties, has decided to take a mini vacation to a small town in New Mexico. She doesn’t exactly know why she chose this place other than she wanted to be surprised by an experience. It just called to her. While there she meets up with three guides who help her in different ways. The guides are spirits that have been looking over this piece of land since before it was inhabited by people. This was a fairly interesting book about one’s quest to discover and possibly reinvent themselves. I found the story unique in how the past and present are interwoven and an enjoyable read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-10-22 00:20:122024-10-23 11:03:22The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
I’ve picked up books by this author before, so I knew when I picked it up that I was in for a wonderful read. Despite its brevity, this is a story rich in discovery and insight as the author blurs the line between fantasy and reality. We journey with Molly as she seeks a retreat from the mundane but isn’t quite sure why. What unfolds is a tapestry of magical realism where spirits, art, and the desert landscape intertwine to explore themes of love, grief, and personal discovery.
This book invites readers to ponder how the past influences our present, and how sometimes stepping away from our familiar lives can lead to profound realizations. The author masterfully crafts a narrative filled with whimsy and depth. I don’t want to give too much away because I would be robbing you of a phenomenal read! It’s a delightful escape that is perfect for readers looking for a gentle yet thought-provoking experience. This novella encapsulates the beauty of taking time for oneself and embracing the unknown. I highly recommend picking this up as a mini vacation for the soul. You don’t want to miss it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-10-21 18:22:572024-10-23 07:32:04The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Shannen Kern
I was captivated throughout by this magical realism novella. The main character Molly, a lady in her early fifties, is such a likeable and relatable character that I felt instantly invested in her journey. Wanting a new experience Molly decides to take a well earned vacation to the tiny town of Holy Land in New Mexico. Her time away turns out to be both “surprising” and “interesting” as she goes on a journey of self-discovery. The intriguing storyline is a mix of the real and the magical as Molly encounters petroglyphs, rattlesnakes and vultures, alongside spirits and ghosts. The setting was brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative which made me feel immersed in the story. This was an enjoyable and inspiring read and one which I recommend reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2024-10-21 16:52:542024-10-23 07:30:24The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Gordon
The Holey Land by Laura Koerber. This is such a fun book. Its quite different than anything I’ve ever read. Its the story of Molly who has decided to take a solo trip to New Mexico. She’s not really sure she is going there but she just knows she has to. Molly is middle aged and in my mind she is going thru the middle age crazies. She wants to discover what is out there in this big old world. She ends up in The Holey Land, New Mexico and she meets up with three different guides who help her in different ways. There is magic, intrigue, mystery and self help all thrown in with real native philosophies. I loved that Molly was looking to reinvent herself and that she was brave enough to go out on a limb and try some new stuff even if it seems different and weird to her. This is a fun book about being middle age and trying to recreate yourself.
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 Treadway2024-10-21 13:03:412024-10-23 07:35:29The Holey Land by Laura Koerber- Review by Tausha Treadway
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with this story, but I am so glad I decided to pick it up. It’s a slightly quicker read, but the author does an amazing job of bringing to life this magical, funny, quirky tale. We have Molly, our protagonist who has decided to take a solo trip to a small town in Mexico for reasons even she can’t explain. As she pursues her journey of self-discovery, she meets 3 spirits who watch over the town and the people in it. The more she learns from them, the more she learns about herself. The author creates a world that starts as ordinary, but upon further inspection is filled with magic. Molly continues to find the magic and what she truly is looking for. This was a fantastic read and the author writes in a way that you really feel like you are right there in the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2024-10-20 20:29:012024-10-23 07:25:10The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
This is an interesting read. The author weaves storylines together in much the same way that natives use finger-weaving. The past, the ancient past, and the present collide in this pleasant nod to native culture. Supernatural creatures interact with people in the southwest desert region of America. This is a must-read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2024-10-20 18:24:352024-10-23 07:03:53The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Alison Risher
This novel has captivating characters that pull you into magical realism, and they have fantastic tales to tell. Even though the tribe is fictional, the author did a fantastic job blending supernatural and fantasy. This story makes the everyday and mundane seems magical and filled with possibilities. Excellent story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2024-10-18 22:35:442024-10-23 06:49:53The Holey Land by Laura Koerber- Review by Brandy Vaughn
The Holey Land by Laura Koerber is, as I expected, another original story with plenty of thought-provoking content. Ms. Koerber weaves magical realism with deft fingers, bringing complete believability to her work. This could be just another mid-life crisis story- but Ms. Koerber and her FMC Molly take us on much more of a journey of self-discovery- finding far more than she (Molly) expected- resulting in another well-woven tale with plenty of mysteriousness, magical realism, discovery/self-discovery, spirit guardians, drama, quirky characters, and emotion. Happy Reading…
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 Hayes2024-10-16 07:03:012024-10-23 06:29:53The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Hayes
This is another unique and thought provoking read by this author. It is captivating with characters that draw you in and that have fantastic tales to tell. What I really love about this authors work is that there is no fear of mixing reality and fantasy. Making the everyday and mundane seems magical and filled with possibilities. And this story is no different. Molly is middle aged woman who decides to go on a holiday by herself. She feels she needs to go on a journey to discover herself but she doesn’t know why? So she now finds herself in Holey land. She can’t explain why, did she choose the place or did something about the place call to her? We also meet Al, Nate and Anna. These are 3 guides that watch over Holey land and everyone who resides and visits there. They have been part of Holey Island even since it came into existence although their names have changed over the years. Nate helps people to live, Anna helps people die and Al well he is a law unto himself and does whatever he likes. Just don’t annoy him. Through the story Molly meets all these characters as they help her on her journey to discover what it is she is really looking for. This story is a really captivating read. This author never fails to create stories that are thought provoking and magical. I always feel transported when I read stories by this author.
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 Carr2024-10-15 13:18:182024-10-22 19:14:23The Holey Land by Laura Koerber- Review by Kerry Carr
Fascinating story that I sure enjoyed. This author writes stories that bring magic, fantasy and realism to produce a wonderful story. The characters are absolutely unique and so unforgettable. I can honestly say that this author’s books are my very favorites. I love how that native american is woven into it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-10-15 12:57:042024-10-22 19:13:58The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Shelly Kittell
The Holy Land is a cleverly written charming and fun tale full of unique and quirky characters some like spirit guides and guardians both seen and not seen that have been around since the start of time. OMG AL is just hysterical. A place where time seems to stand still and the past and present intwine. There is a mystery, a peace, a sense of belonging and most of all discoveries. Molly isn’t herself and not sure why and taking a holiday by herself and not with hubby is not something she usually does. What she needs can only be found in the Holy Land she just doesn’t know it yet. Did she pick the place, or did it pick her? You only have to look, really look to see what is there and what she discovers is exactly what she needs. Now I know that is all cryptic, but I don’t want to spoil things for you. You will need to read it to find out. Laura is known for her unconventional tales and The Holy Land is just that, but it is so much more, it is an intriguing read and full of mystery and magical realism. It may be a short story, but it is packed full. Journey along with Molly as she discovers some wonders in the world.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-10-14 16:03:142024-10-22 19:03:41The Holey Land by Laura Koerber – Review by Jenni Bishop
This book is another interesting and unique story from an author who really isn’t scared of pushing boundaries and writing something different. I really enjoyed this book and watching how it all unfolded. Everything felt interconnected and yet I always felt like the author could have taken it in a new direction at any time. The characters were all brilliant. Each fit with the story in their own way and added so much to what was going on. This is the kind of book I would love to rave about, but equally don’t want to spoil anything at all. I would recommend everyone read this and be prepared to be sucked in.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-10-14 14:48:092024-10-22 19:03:21The Holey Land by Laura Koerber- Review by Kerry Baker
This was a wonderful story of a woman’s life, and her search for the meaning of the world beyond. Andrea was a successful woman who loved to write and tell stories and was ready to leave this life behind after being told she had a short time left to live. After much planning and preparation, she travels to a place she deeply connects with and slips away while under the stars. Andrea has an out of body experience, realizing that she is now a ghost floating above her body, unsure what comes next. She comes upon a coyote, who she questions about all of the topics that have been weighing on her mind, but instead of giving her direct answers, as spiritual coyotes, tricksters, are well known to do, he tells her a story. Throughout the story we are told multiple stories, mostly by Andrea, who has a talent for recounting tales and stories. In the end the coyote tells a powerful tale to Andrea and a small group of friends while around a campfire, with Andrea snuggled into her sleeping bag, under the stars. This story was so beautifully written, and has such an impactful influence about it, with deeper meaning. I really enjoyed the telling of the tales between the two companions. @Brandy Rymer 12/2023
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2023-12-19 01:42:152024-01-04 11:41:48Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Brandy Rymer
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180162293-encounters-with-old-coyote” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Encounters with Old Coyote” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1688023486l/180162293._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180162293-encounters-with-old-coyote”>Encounters with Old Coyote</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16725711.Laura_Koerber”>Laura Koerber</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6061200208″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> This was definitely an interesting read. Having grown up in an indigenous community on a reservation, I grew up hearing all about Coyote and his tricks. This was an interesting and enjoyable take on that character. Andrea wasn’t a spiritual person while alive and it seems to have carried over into the afterlife. However, through the stories she tells to Coyote she was actually a fairly spiritual person as she preserves the life of a spider (if we’re being honest a good chunk of us would either squish it or run and stay up half the night wondering whether it was in bed with us, haha) and she has a great appreciation for, or is at least is in tune with, nature. Even though it was a short book it was enjoyable to read these mini stories and learn more about what the main character was like while alive. If you want a different take on Coyote, outside of being the trickster, I suggest giving this book a try. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-12-18 21:16:382024-01-04 11:39:43Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I picked this book up, but I enjoyed a previous book that I read by this author, so I gave it a chance. I’m so glad I rolled the dice because this was an incredibly engaging read! It’s a quick one, but you will dive headfirst into this and lose yourself for a short portion of the day. This author has an amazing talent for creating vivid stories that make you feel like you are experiencing the tale instead of merely reading words on a page. I highly recommend this original collection of stories told by a gifted author because you won’t regret it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-12-18 20:46:082024-01-04 11:38:27Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Shannen Kern
Thought provoking with some humor. Having read other works by the creative Laura Koerber I found Coyote to be more relatable personally in this work. He has evolved and now sees that change is necessary and important to continue growing. In his full supernatural form, he comes across Andrea. Andrea’s life didn’t prepare her for an afterlife. She thought that when you die you just go into oblivion, when she finds out she has cancer and decides to go on her terms looking at the stars she gets the biggest surprise of her existence. While her mortal life has ended, she is not truly gone, now as a ghost she is confused about what happens next and what the purpose of her existence is. While unable to enjoy the delicious coffee that Coyote makes, they sit and tell stories to each other. As Coyote says humans tell stories, that’s how they understand things. Story after story Andrea picks up on different aspects of how life was and how the world has changed through history. Though she feels that for a spirit Coyote doesn’t seem to truly care about the destruction of Earth, feeling that he sees everything as another episode in a very long existence. Will Coyote succeed in helping Andrea understand why she is a ghost? What happens next for Andrea? The world the author creates pulls you in the stories wrapping around you both the good and the bad to fully submerge you into the world she has created. The characters are both relatable and unrelatable as everyone has their own beliefs. Still the easy flow of one story into the next was perfect in shifting the narrative from story to story. The stories were also perfect to fit into my day in every little moment I had free until I realized it was over having learned many new stories. This book made me laugh, eye roll, and ponder every step of the way. I can’t wait to see where Coyote will appear next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-12-18 18:12:202024-01-04 11:45:18Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Ayla Phipps
Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber. This is a wonderful collection of 13 short stories or episodes with the same main character. She’s a 70 year old professor named Andrea or actually Andrea’s ghost. Andrea decides she wants to die in the Nevada desert under the starts. That is the story that begins it all. She also sees a spirit called Coyote and he wants to hear stories of Andrea’s life. The other stories are those…one being a camping trip to Arkansas (which was one of my favs, because I live in Arkansas), stealing a dog and stories of getting drunk on beauty. Andrea keeps asking Coyote about the afterlife and he keeps avoiding it at all costs. Such a different book that I was not expecting. In the final story we meet other spirits and they set the closing of the book. I was very surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did! Do yourself a favor and read this interesting and thought provoking book!
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 Treadway2023-12-17 18:28:162024-01-04 11:37:39Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Tausha Treadway
Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber- 4 out of 5 stars
I love how this book goes from one end of the script and then flips it on Andrea. From skeptic of afterlife to being a ghost in the afterlife. She and her new found friend begin to share stories as she slowly comes to terms with her death. I am beyond jealous of all the traveling she has done but it made for a good book. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2023-12-17 14:42:372024-01-04 11:35:17Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Elisha Johnson
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Jones2023-12-17 13:05:292024-01-04 11:17:06Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Laura Jones
Encounters With Old Coyote is a collection of thirteen short stories featuring Old Coyote that was first introduced in previous books written by this talented author. It has emotion, loss, grief, hope, paranormal elements, magical realism, shapeshifters, and spirits. The story centers around the character of Andrea who found out she had cancer, so she decided to end her life on her own terms and in a location of her choosing. To her surprise, she discovers that she is caught in the afterlife as a spirit and finds herself questioning all she has ever known. As an atheist, Andrea never believed in the existence of God but now she is full of questions about whether God actually exists. She runs into Old Coyote who is in his spirit form and the two begin to talk. She asks him questions about life and death and the existence of God. Old Coyote and Andrea wander and share stories and memories from their past. The scenes were vivid, beautifully written, and pull you into the story. The character of Andrea is one that I felt instantly drawn to and empathized with. This was a poignant and thought provoking read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-12-14 01:35:362023-12-15 08:17:39Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This book was not one that I enjoyed. However, please do not go off my review alone as there are many who appreciated this much more than I did.
In this story, Andrea is suffering with cancer and she decides that she is going to take fate into her own hands and die on her terms. She soon learns that she’s only “half-dead” though and, in her ghost form, meets a coyote who embodies antlers like a deer and can make and drink coffee. Together, they share several stories about life and death in general.
I had a hard time staying interested in this story and I’m not really sure why. I enjoy supernatural reads so it wasn’t that aspect of it. However, I can’t really put my finger on it.
Give this one a chance if you enjoy quirky supernatural reads!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-12-13 15:56:412023-12-15 07:55:43Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Julie Johnson
“Encounters With Old Coyote” by Laura Koerber is a delightful rollercoaster of 13 short stories that blend real-life moments with a dash of magic. Picture the ghost of a cool professor named Andrea chilling with a spirit named Coyote in the Nevada desert. They share tales ranging from stunning landscapes to childhood escapades and even telepathic cows. Andrea’s love for nature and animals is evident, and Coyote, not big on spirituality, adds a humorous touch. The book might be small, but it’s packed with quirky and heartwarming moments that linger in your thoughts. Koerber serves up a unique mix of the unusual and the touching that’s simply unforgettable.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-12-13 08:05:032023-12-15 08:06:05Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Tanya Wall, December 2023
This is a short novella with 13 chapters and 68 pages of interesting adventures. The book explores the nature of life, death, and the connection between all living beings. I appreciate the author’s note that she is not Native, nor an expert on Native American culture. Coyote helps Andrea come to terms of coming to the afterlife. I think it adds a great element to the stories. This was a good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-12-12 22:18:042023-12-15 08:00:46Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Brandy Vaughn
Andrea was a skeptic about many things in her life – and now, after making her decision of dying underneath the beauty of the Nevada desert sky, she finds herself unsure of how she even ended up back here after her physical body died. Here, among other things, she is surprised to find herself in the company of Old Coyote – a supernatural being with a coyote face and antlers. And he also brought coffee!
Since Andrea never believed in anything like the afterlife, she takes the opportunity to ask the big questions we ponder, like is there a god. Coyote doesn’t answer her outright, but as they begin to wander and tell stories of life, maybe she really IS able to discover the answers to some of her burning questions. The stories they share with one another tell much more than what they have to say – as they speak of life, love, bras at gas stations, environmental consciousness, “eyeball orgasms”, absolutely stunning visuals, Coyote gently leading Andrea to the answers she seeks, and more. All 13 stories weave an absolutely beautiful tale of the meaning of things. The end was intensely satisfying. I am totally entranced by this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2023-12-12 13:38:252023-12-15 07:35:49Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Shea Gilkerson 12/12/23
This a really beautifully written story. The author’s writing is always beautiful, descriptive, spiritual and really draws in as a reader.
This book is made up for 13 stories that are told from the view points of the Old Coyote and Andrea’s spirit. Together they travel around sharing stories and discussing topics such as is there a God and what happens when we die. Andrea’s stories are all about reliving memories and it was beautiful to see the things she remembered and how those memories had an impact on her life and now death.
This is a heartwarming story and I loved it. The author’s writing is beautiful and really stays with you even after the story is over
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 Carr2023-12-12 13:10:192023-12-15 07:32:34Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr
This is an interesting and though provoking story that explores the notion of death and the afterlife. Told in a unique and refreshing way, the story creates a journey that you can go along with the characters. A collection of stories and tales, the book slowly pieces together Andreas life and the events that have shaped her. It was a great way to get to know her as a character and showed a real development as the book went on. This author always manages to produce different and intriguing stories that are unlike anything I have ever read. This book is no exception and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-12-11 15:38:002023-12-15 07:14:26Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Baker
This was another really interesting read from this author. I have read her work previously and this book definitely did not disappoint. Seeing Andrea go through this journey and getting to see Coyote again was wonderful to get to read. I loved how the author built their relationship and how they went on their journey through her life. The author does an amazing job of weaving the stories of Andrea life in these short stories. She is such a descriptive and detailed writer, she really makes you see and feel the stories. I absolutely recommend this story and her other works!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2023-12-10 23:01:522023-12-15 07:31:48Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
This was a really intriguing and interesting read. I have read books by this author previously so thought I would give this one a go. The main character in the story, Andrea, is a ghost. It was actually a really thought provoking story and for Andrea it was about her looking back on her journey along with Coyote. The author really brings this characters story to life with her wonderful and engaging writing style. Her descriptive language was great as I was taken along with Andrea as she remembered her memories and brought them to life again. A really interesting read and one I would recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2023-12-08 13:50:052023-12-14 09:04:54Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Katie Matthews
‘Life isn’t a moral vacuum and life is not meaningless.’ She peered down her nose at Andrea and added, ‘it’s okay if some things are a mystery.’
Encounters with Old Coyote was a very well written short read that had far too many “oh, that’s good” quotes for me to count. We follow our main character after death, a plot that I can’t recall ever really reading in the past in this capacity anyway. The characters are enjoyable with a lot of insight and depth. I loved listening to each story within the story, especially those like her brother vomiting, the casual “huh, why did I just say that” type of story.
If you’re looking for a short, unique and thought provoking read, Laura Koerber created it here.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2023-12-07 17:59:422023-12-13 13:14:16Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Felicia Bates
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