Welcome!
This is a group for readers who enjoy novels set in the South, in particular the South Carolina Lowcountry, coastal Georgia, coastal North Carolina, and thereabouts, with a few other beach reads thrown in for good measure. It’s fine to discuss books set in other places in this group. Since we share a love of beach books, it’s likely our overall reading tastes are similar.The group focus is on what members are reading, what they want to read, their favorite books, the settings, and anything related to these books. Posts about the places the books are set, food in the books, and any other related topic are welcome.
I envisioned this as a place for readers who aren’t on social media or who are looking for an alternative, but everyone is welcome. Much of the content I post here is a duplicate of what I share in the Facebook group, The Lowcountry Book Club.
I’m so happy to welcome you to The Back Porch! Please pull up a rocking chair and fill your glass with iced tea, and join me!
Carolyn Talbot's Book Reviews
Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton: "Oh, this one was delightful."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of Bless Your Heart, Rae Sutton by Susannah B. Lewis: "This started out really sad, but I enjoyed it immensely."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of The Big Dark Sky by Dean Koontz: "This book gave me PTSD, but I finished it."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston: "This was a very unique read!"
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of A Limited Run by Karen McQuestion: "Great concept, excellent characters, and a satisfying conclusion."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of The Land of Mango Sunsets by Dorothea Benton Frank: "I adore every single Dorothea Benton Frank book, but this is a favorite."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn: "There was some language I didn’t approve of, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading about older women who could take care of business."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of The Bodyguard by Katherine Center: "This was a fun read."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of *The Book Club on Waverly Lane *by Rachel Hanna: "Lovely story about women coming together to nurture and support each other."
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Carolyn Talbot's One-Line Review of The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine: "This one certainly held my interest."
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The Back Porch Rules:
- Be kind: Reading is very subjective. We all have our own opinions. Please share yours. Discussion, disagreement, and debate are all welcome, but kindness, courtesy, and respect are required.
- Be gentle: It’s perfectly fine to say, “This book wasn’t my cup of tea,” and tell us why. But reading is subjective. One person’s favorite book will be another’s least favorite. There are authors in this group.
- To Authors: I’m so happy you’re here. Please share what you’re reading and tell us why you love it. Join in on any conversation. Please don’t promote your own work in this group unless you’re invited to do so.
- No promotion of any kind: No promotion of any product, service, person, event, or any other group.
Thank you!