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Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged), Hardcover
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“FUNNY, CHARMING, AND ORIGINAL.”
–FANNIE FLAGG
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the tiny town of Big Stone Gap is home to some of the most charming eccentrics in the state. Ave Maria Mulligan is the town’s self-proclaimed spinster, a thirty-five year old pharmacist with a “mountain girl’s body and a flat behind.” She lives an amiable life with good friends and lots of hobbies until the fateful day in 1978 when she suddenly discovers that she’s not who she always thought she was. Before she can blink, Ave’s fielding marriage proposals, fighting off greedy family members, organizing a celebration for visiting celebrities, and planning the trip of a lifetime–a trip that could change her view of the world and her own place in it forever. Brimming with humor and wise notions of small-town life, Big Stone Gap is a gem of a book with a giant heart. . . .
–FANNIE FLAGG
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the tiny town of Big Stone Gap is home to some of the most charming eccentrics in the state. Ave Maria Mulligan is the town’s self-proclaimed spinster, a thirty-five year old pharmacist with a “mountain girl’s body and a flat behind.” She lives an amiable life with good friends and lots of hobbies until the fateful day in 1978 when she suddenly discovers that she’s not who she always thought she was. Before she can blink, Ave’s fielding marriage proposals, fighting off greedy family members, organizing a celebration for visiting celebrities, and planning the trip of a lifetime–a trip that could change her view of the world and her own place in it forever. Brimming with humor and wise notions of small-town life, Big Stone Gap is a gem of a book with a giant heart. . . .
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This was a cute book. Light and fun reading. I enjoy Ms. Trigiani's books because her characters are wonderful and they really "come to life", nothing terribly exciting happens with the plot but I get attached to the characters and want to hear more about their "lives".
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Dory K. (I'm in the minority here, the best I can say is that I didn't hate it. I found this to be vapid and the main character somewhat annoying. I finished it wondering what the big deal was and clearly not interested in reading the rest of the series.
Ashley W. (When I started this book I simply could not put it down. I finished the whole series within a week. Great easy read.
Simply wonderful. Loved to read it, hated to finish it.........
"As comforting as a mug of chamomile tea on a rainy Sunday" NYTimes Book Review
"Charming...readers would do well to fall into the nearest easy chair and savor the story." USA Today
"Delightfully quirky...chock-full of engaging, oddball characters and unexpected plot twists." People Book of the Week
Great beginning to what i hope will be a great series!! Adriana Trigiani came very highly recommended to me and she didn't disappoint. Love her writing!
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Barbara B. (Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the tiny town of Big Stone Gap is home to some of the most charming eccentric in the state. Ave Maria Mulligan is the towns self-proclaimed spinster, a 35 yearl old pharmacist with a "mountain-girl's body and a flat behind." She lives an amiable life with good friends and lots of hobbies until the fateful day in 1978 when she discovers she's not who she always thought she was.
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