Angel’s Pick: Love Your Life by Rachel Awtrey Whenever you get a chance to meet an author, run, don’t walk. Angel is thrilled she attended the book launch event for Rachel Awtrey’s newest book, “Love Your Life.” Not only is Rachel a delight and a breath of fresh air, but her book is witty, real and raw. Peppered with Bible verses, key tips and resources for living a better life, this is a must-read for any busy woman who needs a good laugh and some solid advice. WINTER BOOK Nook There's nothing quite like a great book recommendation from someone whose taste you trust, which is why we're excited to continue The Book Nook featuring our staff's current favorites. From psychological thrillers to Lowcountry history, etiquette guides and new literary destinations, this season's picks offer something for every reader. If you have a book that's captured your heart and think our readers would love it too, send us your pick and tell us why—we'd love to feature reader recommendations in future issues. BOOK NOOK 31 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN Angel and friend Amy Brown attended Rachel’s Charleston book launch event in August. Bethany’s Pick: Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena This New York Times bestselling psychological thriller delivers the perfect blend of family dysfunction and murder mystery. When wealthy parents Fred and Sheila are found dead on Easter morning, their adult children become prime suspects. Lapena masterfully reveals each family member’s dark secrets through shifting timelines, making it impossible to guess which sibling had both motive and opportunity. Perfect for readers who love domestic suspense with unreliable narrators and shocking twists. Sarah’s Pick: Theodosia by Richard N. Cote Sarah chose this nonfiction book because she’s fascinated with Lowcountry history and culture. Written by Richard N. Cote, “Theodosia” traces the disappearance of socialite Theodosia Burr, whose ship vanished somewhere along her journey from Georgetown to New York. Two centuries later, there is no evidence of what happened, and her untimely death is still shrouded in legend. General Charleston Pick: French Fries & Thank You: A Guide to Making Manners Fun by Grayson Leveen, Price Sigal, Beverly Sumner Good manners never go out of style, and this guide, authored by Charleston-based Beverly Sumner and her daughters, Grayson LaVeen and Price Sigal of Lowcountry Etiquette, makes etiquette accessible and engaging for the next generation. “French Fries & Thank You” transforms traditional etiquette lessons into fun, practical tools covering dining basics, handshakes, thank-you notes and introductions. Rooted in family tradition dating back to 1967, this approachable book helps children build confidence and empathy while proving that good manners truly do open doors.
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