Welcome to my stop on the The World Came to Us blog tour sponsored by Suzy Approved Book Tours! Thank you to Suzy for the invitation!
About the Book:
Tommy Poole and her mother Meg have decided to become recluses together. Not forever; only for a year. And not at night when the dog needs to be walked. But in the midst of their grief over the loss of Tommy’s other mother, Sam, shutting themselves off from the outside world seems like the only viable path to recovery.
However, while they have decided to step away from the world, the world has not made the same decision. Soon, Tommy’s best friend is living with them. And the crotchety neighbor is making his presence felt far more than anyone appreciates. And when a teenaged girl with a troubled past and an indignant future enters their orbit, life might be as full for Tommy and Meg as it has been in years.
And that was before the wedding . . .
Rich with Molly D. Campbell’s trademark humor and resonant with ruminations on loss and identity, The World Came to Us is the author’s most heartfelt, compelling, and poignant novel yet. It is a story of letting go and letting in and a touching tale of discovery and rediscovery.
PRAISE FOR MOLLY D. CAMPBELL:
“Molly Campbell’s Crossing the Street is a funny, warm, and charming novel. It was such a pleasure to get lost in this world, and in Campbell’s capable hands.”
– Julie Klam, New York Times bestselling author of The Stars in Our Eyes“Crossing the Street is a compelling story about all the different people in our lives who become family. Campbell draws us into her characters with heart and humor and with a unique voice that will stay with me for a long time. I can’t wait to read her other books!”
– Camille Di Maio, author of The Memory of Us and Before the Rain Falls“I am crazy about Molly Campbell’s writing. Her characters are funny and real. Her storytelling is fresh and poignant. She breaks the rules and looks fabulous doing so. Crossing the Street is a surprising and unpredictable, thoroughly enjoyable read!”
– Amy Impellizzeri, award-winning author of Lemongrass Hope and Secrets of Worry Dolls“A humorous coming-of-age story where secrets of the past collide with the present and family bonds are stretched to the limits of forgiveness. Quirky, hopeful, and wonderfully original.”
—Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt on Keep the Ends Loose
My Thoughts:
Tommy and her mother Meg are grieving, and they make a pact to become recluses together, to shut the world out, for one year. They’ll still walk the dog, but otherwise, they will keep to themselves in order to heal.
Their plans go awry when Tommy’s best friend needs to move in, and their neighbor becomes more involved in their lives. All of that is topped off with a teenage girl entering their lives.
The World Came to Us is about walking through grief while letting go and letting in. It’s beautifully poignant with touches of humor to add balance. I really came to love all the characters, and their grief and circumstances were relatable.
Overall, The World Came to Us is a story that hooked me from the start. I had to know how things would work out for Meg and Tommy.
I received a complimentary copy.
About the Author:
Molly has two grown daughters, who pay their own bills. She is proud of them. Molly is also married to an accordion player. This isn’t such a wonderful thing.
Molly loves cake, reading, exfoliating, sleeping late, and going out to dinner, but not necessarily in that order.
Her book, “Characters in Search of a Novel,” IS novel. Sketches and stories about everyday people, Matthew Bombeck calls it “a wonderful book.”
Molly’s second book, KEEP THE ENDS LOOSE, is a coming of age story with twists and turns–family loyalty is challenged when a deep secret is revealed.
Molly’s novel, CROSSING THE STREET, tells of a eventful friendship between Beck, a disillusioned writer, and Bob, a precocious and lonely little girl.
Molly’s third novel, The World Came to Us, features mother and daughter recluses, whose year of solitude is anything but.
Have you read The World Came to Us, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Letting go and letting in…I love that. Fab review for what sounds like a poignant read.
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Thanks so much, Diana! I hope you and baby are doing well! ♥️
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Lovely review Jen!
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Thank you, Sus!
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Your photos are so genius that the reviews are gravy 🙂
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Aww, thanks so much, da-AL!
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Lol, I love da-Al comment above- so true! Grieving is a long, painful journey, but it sounds as though the author injects humor to teach a lesson.
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Thanks, Jacquie, and it’s so true. Grief is a very long journey. ♥️
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Pretty picture, wonderful review, and blog tour, Jennifer! I added this one to my TBR. Happy reading! ❤️📚💐😘💕
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Thanks so much, Virginia! It was a good story!
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I like when the author adds a touch of humour to what sound like some rather serious themes. Hopefully, things turned out well for Meg and Tommy in the end.
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Me, too, Stargazer. It keeps things from being too overwhelmingly dark.
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What a moving story and situation. Beautiful review, Jennifer💜
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Thanks so much, Jonetta. It was a different take on grief. ♥️
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this is such a unique way to deal with grief and letting go. Curious to read more about this one. 💜
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It really is a unique take on grief, LP!
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You read so many interesting books, Jennifer! This one sounds no different as it contains lots of different themes. Great review.
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You did it again Jenn. Another book and author I am not familiar with, but definitely think I will be changing that. Erma Bombeck award, I am in. Lovely review.
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Thanks, Carla! Her thoughtfulness definitely made me want to read more of her books. I hope her writing resonates with you too.
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