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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Love everything she writes!
I wasn’t overwhelmed.
I love Adriana Trigiani books. I’ve read them all.
Interesting book. A little different from the usual.
First of several. Great read. If you read it you’ll want to read others.
Loved it. Takes place near where my husband grew up. We even made a road trip there after reading the book
Wonderful storytelling and very descriptive. Perfect summer read. Her two books that continue the story are just as entertaining.
One of my favorite authors and she makes you fall in love with all her characters. So original.
Great book for romany!tic escapism and those aren’t usually my type!
One of my favorite series.
read ages ago
I love the entire trilogy.
I have read this book several times and enjoyed it immensely.
I love this book. I actually loved the whole series.
ANOTHER great book by this author. Definitely recommend it!!
I read the series. The characters become like family. This is true of all her novels.
Loved to read about my region
This author’s wonderful and memorable characters are endearing.
This book was fun to read and I learned a lot about coal mining culture and the culture of West Virginia.
Another of her books that I enjoy!