Book Of The Month:

Garden Spells

by Sarah Addison Allen

There’s something magical growing in the Waverley family garden. In the small town of Bascom, North Carolina, the Waverley women are known for their curious gifts—and the enchanted apple tree that seems to know everyone’s secrets. Claire, a gifted caterer, infuses her dishes with flowers that stir emotions. Her sister Sydney, who’s been away for years, comes home carrying her own wounds and longings. Together, they discover that family, love, and second chances bloom in the most unexpected places.

Garden Spells is a heartwarming, whimsical story about roots and resilience, about women who create beauty and belonging out of everyday life. It’s a reminder that the ordinary can be extraordinary—like sharing a homemade meal with neighbors or tending a garden full of memory and meaning.

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