128 ratings | 94 reviews | avg rating:4.99

Patricia’s Year In Books

Patricia’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Patricia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Patricia’s 2025 Year in Books

Patricia Bailey’s Followers (26)

Patricia’s Bookshelves

to-read (233)
currently-reading (3)
read (801)
did-not-finish (0)
2017-debuts (133)
adult-world-war-two (1)
audio-book (3)
biography (1)
character (4)
class-of-2k17-books (19)
See all bookshelves »

Patricia’s Friends (44)

Drew

1,907 books | 25 friends

Ruth Schiffmann

2,583 books | 252 friends

Sonia

2,034 books | 160 friends

Vanessa Jones

312 books | 26 friends

chelsea reads

1,464 books | 801 friends

Jocelyn Lindsay

1,089 books | 161 friends

Kristen Dyer

398 books | 33 friends

Marissa Davis

260 books | 149 friends

More friends…

Patricia Bailey

Goodreads Author

Website

http://patriciabaileyauthor.com/

Twitter

patriciabtweets

Genre

Children's, Young Adult, Historical Fiction

Member Since

March 2012

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/patriciabailey

edit data

Patricia Bailey grew up in a small town in Oregon. She now lives in a slightly larger town in Oregon with her husband and three cats. She spends her time exploring forgotten places, hiking mountain trails, and scribbling story ideas on sticky notes.

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Patricia Bailey questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Patricia Bailey’s books

Average rating: 4.35 · 78 ratings · 31 reviews · 1 distinct work • Similar authors

The Tragically True Adventures of Kit Donovan

4.35 avg rating — 78 ratings — published 2017 — 5 editions

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

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

130 posts
Patricia Bailey's Blog

April New Releases at From the Mixed-Up Files

April showers bring….a storm of brand new Middle Grade Releases. Take a look at the books coming your way this month.

A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic
Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm
by Philip C. Stead

A plucky young goatkeeper sets out on a misadventurous rescue mission in this uproarious debut novel with premium hardcover features, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Lemony S

Patricia is Currently Reading

Patricia is currently reading

The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

by Donald Maass

bookshelves: currently-reading, writing, non-fiction

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

Jan 12, 2025 03:00PM

Patricia is currently reading

Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer

by Julia Cameron

bookshelves: currently-reading, writing

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

Jan 23, 2023 11:01AM

Patricia is currently reading

Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules

by Steven James (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading, writing

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

Sep 25, 2022 08:10PM

rss
Patricia’s Recent Updates

Patricia finished reading This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed (Goodreads Author)	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
May 20, 2026 07:08PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia finished reading The Vital Spark: Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire by Lisa Marchiano (Goodreads Author)	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
May 18, 2026 12:36PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Vital Spark by Lisa Marchiano. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Vital Spark by Lisa Marchiano <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia finished reading Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon	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
May 08, 2026 01:51PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia finished reading The Education of Dixie Dupree by Donna Everhart (Goodreads Author)	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
May 06, 2026 09:47PM · like
Patricia and 42 other people liked Amy T. - Book lover!'s review of The Education of Dixie Dupree: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
May 06, 2026 09:46PM · see review
Patricia finished reading The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Dream Harbor, #4) by Laurie Gilmore (Goodreads Author)	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
Apr 18, 2026 08:53PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia finished reading The Gingerbread Bakery (Dream Harbor, #5) by Laurie Gilmore (Goodreads Author) Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Romance	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
Apr 18, 2026 08:53PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia is currently reading The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Dream Harbor, #4) by Laurie Gilmore (Goodreads Author)	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
Apr 18, 2026 08:51PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia started reading The Christmas Tree Farm (Dream Harbor, #3) by Laurie Gilmore (Goodreads Author)	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
Apr 18, 2026 08:51PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia finished reading The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver	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
Apr 18, 2026 08:49PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">