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A friend of mine recommended Sharyn McCrumb - she had just attended one of the author's events, and really like how she was a "local girl" - a lot of the writing set in Appalachian mountains. I am *so glad* I began reading her, because now I've got a new author and a load of new books to read.

Anyway, THIS is a collection of short stories. While I normally read a book fairly quickly, I found myself pausing a day or so between stories- because I couldn't shake them off that quickly. One or two were so haunting, that I did the opposite and immediately starting reading another. The writing isn't contrived or pretentious - just real life. Much like the mountains she loves.

Highly recommended, especially for anyone interested in Appalachian life/mindset/culture.