What We’re Reading…
Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton by Martha Ackmann, out Dec. 30, 2025
This biography offers a deeply researched look at Dolly Parton’s life, career, and cultural impact, from her impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist. For readers who grew up with Dolly’s music or appreciate her philanthropy, this could be a resonant and inspiring read.
The Company of Owls by Polly Atkin, out Feb. 3, 2026
Circumscribed by a chronic illness to her cottage in England, Polly Atkin writes this love letter to the clutch of tawny owlets residing in the trees near her home. This quiet memoir, longlisted for the 2025 Wainwright Prize in Nature Writing, reflects on life, nature, and the company we keep through the lens of observing these beautiful birds.
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page, out Feb. 3, 2026
Tilly is trying to navigate life without her husband, Joe, who died five months ago. When she gets a call from a local bookstore, she is shocked to find that Joe has left her a year’s worth of books, one for each month, with handwritten notes. As Tilly becomes immersed in the pages, a new chapter begins to unfold in her own life. This heartfelt, gentle novel will warm your spirit.
By Jessica Alyea
P.S. See what we are watching this winter here as well.
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