NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER • Millions of readers around the world have fallen in love with the novels of the New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. In Home to Big Stone Gap, she tells her most powerful story yet, full of humor and heart, wisdom and hope.“[Trigiani is] one of the reigning queens of women’s fiction.”—USA TodayNestled in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the … fiction.”—USA Today
Nestled in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the town of Big Stone Gap has been home for Ave Maria Mulligan MacChesney and her beloved family and friends for generations. But with her daughter, Etta, having flown the nest to enchanting Italy, Ave Maria has reached a turning point, and she realizes that it’s time to go in search of brand-new dreams. Yet before she can put her foot on the path, her life is turned upside down.
Ave Maria agrees to helm the town musical, a hilarious reunion of local talent past and present. A lifelong friendship collapses when a mysterious stranger comes to town and reveals a long-buried secret. An unexpected health crisis threatens her family. An old heartthrob reappears, challenging her marriage. An opportunistic coal company threatens to undermine the town’s way of life and the mountain landscape Ave Maria has treasured since she was a girl. Now she has no choice but to reinvent her world, her life, and herself, whether she wants to or not.
Praise for Home to Big Stone Gap
“The writing is as fresh and flowing as if Ave Maria has just rediscovered her one true love: the colorful town of Big Stone Gap. . . . Trigiani keeps the pages turning.”—The Roanoke Times
“[Trigiani’s] characters, particularly protagonist Ave Maria Mulligan MacChesney, . . . feel like family. . . . A wonderful homecoming indeed.”—Bookreporter
“[Trigiani is] a consistently appealing storyteller, whatever the subject matter. . . . It’s good to come home to Big Stone Gap. Trigiani’s light touch yields a realistic portrayal of small-town life . . . and a cast of charmingly imperfect characters.”—BookPage
“Memorable characters and small-town magic . . . continue to have appeal.”—Publishers Weekly
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After reading Adriana’s first three novels in the Big Stone Gap series, I was compelled to read the Home to Big Stone Gap novel. This book came to life for me with the return of her wonderful, familiar characters (by now, old friends to me) and her family recipes. Great reading, and I strongly recommend reading the 4-volume series set to …
Settling down the road from me in BSG. Love local fiction.
Insight into mountain life embracing a richly told story. I have read more of her books due to this one. Excellent writing.
Love this whole trilogy. One of my favorite reads of all time.
I love books by Adrianna Triggiani. This was a book in a series of 3 books. I love her writing. She writes stories about Italian families….novels. Great books!
I really love Trigana’s writing. She has a big heart and knows how to tell a story.
Really felt like I got to know the characters in the book. Didn’t want it to end.
A cute, heartwarming love story.
I usually start my reviews with a quick synopsis of the book, but there is way too much going on in this book for that. Just read the back cover. 🙂
Anyway, Home to Big Stone Gap basically starts off where the last book ended. Etta is now married in Italy and Ave Marie and Jack have an empty nest. What will Ave Marie do now? Well, all of us …
Always enjoy Tringali books
Loved the Stone Gap series.
Certainly could relate to the story since it was set near the are where I lived as a youngster.
I love the whole Big Stone Gap series and the rest of her books. I can’t wait for the next one.
Great love story!
This is part of the Big Stone Gap series. Very heartwarming series. All the characters become your friends. Loved it!
Characters I would love to know and live near.
Adriana really knows how to make her characters believable! I feel like I know these people personally. I so admire her talent at writing interesting books.