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A review by dana_reads_travels
Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put by Annie B. Jones
4.0
I found this collection of essays written by Annie to be not only well written, but 100% relatable. Though I am not a religious person, and Annie talks a bit about her faith and the ups and downs she has experienced, I felt this did not stop me from connecting to Annie or her collection of stories.
I have dreams of going.... anywhere really. And hearing Annie talk about that want, while learning that where she ended up (for now) was not where she originally thought. Reading about the criticism she has taken as a bookshop owner was quite upsetting, but I expect that will be how it is for many who plant themselves in a new place that has a community built in.
HOnestly, reading Annie's book was like sitting down with a friend over the course of many years and maybe a couple glasses of wine. Stories you would hear from them over years of friendship. I have never met Annie, but I did visit Thomasville in 2023 just for the bookstore (and the cheese restaurant). The atmosphere built in the store was so welcoming. Cheers to Annie publishing her first book!
I have dreams of going.... anywhere really. And hearing Annie talk about that want, while learning that where she ended up (for now) was not where she originally thought. Reading about the criticism she has taken as a bookshop owner was quite upsetting, but I expect that will be how it is for many who plant themselves in a new place that has a community built in.
HOnestly, reading Annie's book was like sitting down with a friend over the course of many years and maybe a couple glasses of wine. Stories you would hear from them over years of friendship. I have never met Annie, but I did visit Thomasville in 2023 just for the bookstore (and the cheese restaurant). The atmosphere built in the store was so welcoming. Cheers to Annie publishing her first book!