Lynda Rutledge, a fifth-generation Texan, has petted baby rhinos, snorkled with endangered turtles, and dodged hurricanes as a freelance journalist, while winning awards for her fiction. Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale is her first novel.
“With a big Texas heart, Lynda Rutledge writes of second chances,
redemption, what we truly own, and what we must release in this
spectacular novel...Put a sticker on this one, it's a keeper.”—New
York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani
“I loved every page...Treat yourself to this luminous, enchanting
story.”—New York Times bestselling author Haywood Smith
“A small-town novel that asks big questions about life...A most
thought-provoking read.”—New York Times bestselling author Tiffany
Baker
“Eerie, charming, heartrending, and heartbreaking at the same time,
Rutledge's novel is a triumph.”—W. P. (Bill) Kinsella, author of
Shoeless Joe, the basis for the blockbuster movie Field of
Dreams
“Oh, my God, this novel is GOOD!! I knew the idea was INSPIRED
but I didn't dream what Rutledge could do with words. It
knocked my socks off, and that doesn't happen often.”—Jenny
Wingfield, author of The Homecoming of Samuel Lake
“Incredibly engaging…Devotees of Mary Kay Andrews and Marian Keyes
will adore the wit and warmth of Rutledge's authorial voice.
Bringing questions of family, community, religion, and the lure of
a Queen Anne table to the forefront of the reader's imagination,
Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale is a powerful first
novel.”—Booklist
“This solid debut is a fascinating character-driven story of
misconceptions, family, and tragedy. Fortunately, Rutledge also
alleviates the somber tone with moments of humor.”—Library
Journal
“Paints a colorful portrait of a larger than life Texas
matron.”—Publishers Weekly
“Reminiscent of early works of Larry McMurtry and Edward Swift...in
her wry and witty voice, Rutledge has given the tale, if not
greater power, at least a contemporary twist...Adept at gently
mocking the small-mindedness of small towns and celebrating the
expansiveness of small-town souls, the author crafts a tale of
love, identity, and redemption—not to mention some killer discount
shopping.”—The Texas Observer
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