Critical Praise

"Charming . . . Readers would do well to fall into the nearest easy chair and savor the story."--- USA Today"Delightfully quirky . . . chock-full of engaging, oddball characters and unexpected plot twists, this Gap is meant to be crossed."--- People (Book of the Week)"As comforting as a mug of chamomile tea on a rainy Sunday."--- The New York Times Book Review"A touching tale of a sleepy Southern town and a young woman on the brink of self-discovery and acceptance."--- Southern Living"Ave Maria's spunky attitude, sardonic wit, and extravagant generosity compel you into her fan club . . . . Delightfully entertaining."--- Tampa Tribune"A delightful tale of intimate community life [where] the characters are as real as the ones who live next door."--- Sunday Oklahoman"In a sassy Southern voice, [Trigiani] creates honest, endearingly original characters."--- Glamour

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