Summary: With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic.
Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas. — from Goodreads
I’ve made no secret of my love for Fannie Flagg. She can do no wrong with me. I’m waiting with baited breath for her new book until I have it I’ve been satisfying myself with her other books.
While is has Christmas in the title and it does take place during the season, this really isn’t a Christmas book so feel free to read it anytime. A Redbird Christmas has all the elements I love about Fannie Flagg’s books. There are quirky lovable characters I wish I could be best friends with and spend time in their company. I know everything will work out for the best and there will be a happy ever after. This isn’t a complicated soul searching novel and there are no real surprises but that’s not why I read Fannie Flagg. I read her to spend a nice vacation in a land where all is good.
BibliophileBytheSea said:
This was one of my favorite holiday books ever; just loved it
TheBookGirl said:
It’s hard to say goodbye to the Christmas season, isn’t it…oh well, there’s always Valentine’s Day around the corner 🙂
My mom read Flagg’s new one, and loved it…hope you do too!
marthalama said:
I can’t wait to read the new book. I’m not surprised your mom loved it.
Mary Ann Langan said:
here’smine http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/01/mailbox-monday-relationship-obits.html
Beth(bookaholicmom) said:
I love Fannie Flagg too. I haven’t read this one yet but was hoping to over the holidays but never got around to picking it up. Maybe I’ll get to it next Christmas. Great review!
Amused said:
I can not believe I still haven’t read a single Fannie Flagg book – must correct this error!
Mary said:
This was the first Flagg book I read. Since then I’ve read one or two more with a couple on the shelf tbr later. I really enjoy her humor.
bermudaonion said:
I love Fannie Flagg too and actually got to meet her in September. Believe me when I say she is every bit as awesome as you think she is.
marthalama said:
Oh, I am so jealous. I have loved Fannie Flagg since (and I’ll date myself here) her Match Game days. I think she is just so funny and charming. I listening to Standing in the Rainbow right now and remembering why it is one of my favorite books.
Margot said:
I am in total agreement with you on Fannie Flagg. I love spending hours with her. I’m going to mark this one down for next Christmas’ reading. I’m also going to have to check out her new book.
niki said:
read the book for school, it’s an easy fun read