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Sarah Addison Allen

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New York Times Bestselling novelist Sarah Addison Allen brings the full flavor of her southern upbringing to bear on her fiction -- a captivating blend of magical realism, heartwarming romance, and small-town sensibility.

Born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Allen grew up with a love of books and an appreciation of good food (she credits her journalist father for the former and her mother, a fabulous cook, for the latter). In college, she majored in literature -- because, as she puts it, "I thought it was amazing that I could get a diploma just for reading fiction. It was like being able to major in eating chocolate."

After graduation, Allen began writing seriously. Her big break occurred in ...more

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Average rating: 3.96 · 314,592 ratings · 38,125 reviews · 31 distinct works • Similar authors

	Garden Spells (Waverley Family, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 84,352 ratings — published 2007 — 84 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	First Frost (Waverley Family, #2) 3.96 avg rating — 30,195 ratings — published 2015 — 33 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Peach Keeper 3.85 avg rating — 56,214 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Girl Who Chased the Moon 3.97 avg rating — 53,778 ratings — published 2010 — 38 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sugar Queen 3.98 avg rating — 49,057 ratings — published 2008 — 45 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lost Lake (Lost Lake, #1) 3.87 avg rating — 31,991 ratings — published 2014 — 35 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Waking Kate (Lost Lake, #0.5) 3.83 avg rating — 6,606 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Firefly Dance by Sarah Addison Allen (Goodreads Author), Kathryn Magendie (Goodreads Author), Augusta Trobaugh 3.57 avg rating — 1,637 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In My Dreams by Sarah Addison Allen (Goodreads Author), Deborah Smith (Narrator) 3.82 avg rating — 274 ratings — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Garden Spells 10th Anniversary Giveaway!

Can you believe it's been 10 years since Garden Spells was published? To celebrate, Bantam is giving away 15 autographed copies here on Goodreads. Thank you, everyone, for going on this magical journey with me.
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Sarah

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Lost Lake (1 book)
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Sarah Addison Allen wrote a new blog post Garden Spells 10th Anniversary Giveaway! Can you believe it's been 10 years since Garden Spells was published? To celebrate, Bantam is giving away 15 autographed copies here on Goodreads. Tha Read more of this blog post »
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Sarah Allen answered Hannah Rolen's question: Who has been your favorite character to write about from all your previous novels? Do you like that character because you relate to them or because opposites attract? Sarah Addison Allen has answered your question in a video. Check it out here -https://www.goodreads.com/videos/7958...
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Sarah Allen made a comment in the group The Sarah Addison Allen Fan Group — Q&A with SARAH ADDISON ALLEN on 12/12! topic " Katie wrote: "Were you concerned in taking on a sequel? We as readers have been left to build lives for the Waverley crew and now your book will have ...more "
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Sarah Allen made a comment on her status in First Frost (Waverley Family, #2) " Haha! I accidentally added my own book when I entered the First Frost challenge! www.goodreads.com/challenges/show/2876 ...more "
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Sarah Allen made a comment in the group Southern Lit Lovers — Questions for author Sarah Addison Allen! Post no later than 12p EST on 11/3. topic " Malina wrote: "I just started reading "Garden Spells" there are so many interesting characters in this book. Do you ever use people from your own life ...more "
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Sarah Allen made a comment in the group The Sarah Addison Allen Fan Group — Re-Reading Chapters 9-10 of GARDEN SPELLS topic " I wrote Fred into the story exclusively for Evanelle. It was an unconventional happily-ever-after, but everything about Evanelle is unconventional. Sh ...more "
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Quotes by Sarah Addison Allen

“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost

tags: autumn, baking, fall, first-frost

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“I was just telling Claire about a guy I met in bread class. I hate him, but he could be my soul mate.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost

tags: autumn, fall, first-frost, garden-spells, lost-lake, sarah-addison-allen, waverly

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“Sometimes its necessary to embrace the magic, to find out what's real in life, and in one's own heart.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost

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July BoTM "Color in Title" ~ Final Poll

The Peach Keeper

by Sarah Addison Allen

16 votes, 33.3%

Girl in the Blue Coat

by Monica Hesse

11 votes, 22.9%

A Spool of Blue Thread

by Anne Tyler

10 votes, 20.8%

Half of a Yellow Sun

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

8 votes, 16.7%

Written in Red

by Anne Bishop

3 votes, 6.3%

48 total votes

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“I was just telling Claire about a guy I met in bread class. I hate him, but he could be my soul mate.”
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message 15: by Dana Al-Basha

Feb 27, 2018 07:21AM

Hello Sarah!!! Any new books coming this year? I miss your writing! x

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message 14: by Donna

Aug 28, 2017 06:35PM

Sarah, thanks so much for becoming my friend on Good Reads. I am looking forward to reading First Frost.
You are a new author to me, but that book appeals to me.
Blessings. :)

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message 13: by Tammy

Feb 18, 2016 11:27AM

Thank you so much for accepting my friend request! You made my day!

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message 12: by Bruna

Dec 15, 2015 11:54AM

you're books are simply lovely. thanks for writing them ;)

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message 11: by Tracie

Sep 10, 2014 09:11AM

I am in love with all of your books! Can't wait to read First Frost!

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message 10: by Mira

Oct 09, 2011 10:21AM

I first read "Garden Spells" on recommendation from a teacher at a school book fair. She claimed it was a feel good book. She was so right! Since then I've read them all. "Garden Spells" was one of my book club's selection and now all the girls are in love with your books. Your books are one of the few select that I pay full price for at the book stores. That's how much I like them and you. When is your next book coming out?

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message 9: by quinnster

Aug 21, 2011 09:22PM

Oh, I am so in love with your books. I have The Sugar Queen left to read and I'm both anticipating it & dreading it because once I've finished I won't have anymore of your books to read! Thank you so much for writing these books!

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message 8: by Tiffany

Jul 27, 2011 02:13PM

I loved your books so much that I read them all in a week! I've shared all of them with my whole family & my closest friends....and they have all adored them almost as much as me! Please write more! I cannot get enough :)

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message 7: by Claudi

Jun 12, 2011 12:13PM

I really enjoyed reading your books... can't wait for the next :)

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message 6: by Bungle

Feb 09, 2011 04:28PM

Would have loved to won a copy of The Peach Keeper! Can't wait for it to be released!!!!

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message 5: by Kelley

Jul 21, 2010 08:16PM

You are one of my favorite authors ever! I get lost in all of your books. I cannot wait for the next one to come out!

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message 4: by Tara

Apr 08, 2010 08:23AM

I love your new book! It is beautiful! Keep on writing!

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message 3: by Jenny

Apr 02, 2010 08:54PM

Love, Love your books! keep them coming.
Lots of luck.

Jenny

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message 2: by Sharon

Jun 07, 2009 09:15PM

Just finished reading "Sugar Queen" and "Garden Spells" in one week! I loved them both! You are truly a gifted writer. I can hardly wait for your next novel. I do hope that you have more stories up your sleeve!
Lots of Luck to you!
Sharon

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message 1: by Suzanne

May 16, 2009 11:51AM

Can't wait for The Girl Who Chased the Moon!!! I'm a huge fan and love all of your books. Love recommending them to customers!

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