Free Tote Bags are BACK!

March 16, 2021

Hi, friends! I heard you! You wanted the tote bags to come back! Here they are–in a cute new navy and white stripe! While supplies last, when you pre-order UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY from your bookseller of choice, fill out this form to receive this “I Read KWH” Tote bag, a signed book plate, a print of the Maren Devine painting of the cover and assorted cute quote cards! But there are only 250, so make sure to get those preorders in!

Praise for UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY!

UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY was recently part of Brit + Co’s “17 Reads You Should Buddy Read with Your BFF,” SheReads’ “Best Beach Reads of Summer 2021” and BookReporter’s Spring Preview!

#1 in Presales

UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY is also the #1 most pre-ordered book at Target! Can you believe it?? Thanks to everyone who has helped give it that title.

Join This Fun, Multi-Author Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win SEVEN signed books including: I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin, Hadley & Grace by Suzanne Redfearn These Tangled Vines by Julianne Maclean, Incense & Sensibility by Sonali Dev, Into the Blue by Kay Bratt, Lies We Tell Ourselves by Steena Holmes, and Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey! With settings from the lush vineyards of Tuscany to a Hawaiian paradise and even a road trip, these seven novels celebrate love and friendship, follow twists and turns, and delve into dark family secrets. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll be swept away. Learn more and enter here.

This Week on Friends + Fiction

Tomorrow, we continue the Women’s History Month celebration with TWO fabulous author guests. Join us as we welcome Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author of six novels set during and after the two world wars, including THE GOWN, and her brand-new release OUR DARKEST NIGHT. Jennifer will be joined by Ariel Lawhon, the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of four novels including her latest CODE NAME HELENE, out now in paperback. Tune in on Wed March 17th at 7pm ET via Facebook Live on the F&F Group page, on our YouTube Channel, and on the @Parade Magazine page.

Patti Callahan’s Cover Reveal

I am so excited for all of you to see the gorgeous cover for Patti Callahan Henry’s forthcoming book, ONCE UPON A WARDROBE (coming October 19th from Harper Muse). Over the next couple of days, a big cover reveal will be happening thanks to our friends at Parade Magazine, FRIENDS AND FICTION, and a slew of amazing book influencers on Intsagram, Facebook and in the book blogosphere. Watch this space! Meanwhile, learn a bit more about the book here: and if you want a sneak peek, tune into Friends and Fiction Wednesday night!

Mama Geraldine’s Cheese Straws!

I know what I’ll be snacking on Wednesday night while all the fun is taking place. If you haven’t tried Mama Geraldine’s–the US’s bestselling Cheese Straws–see what you’re missing out on! And get 20% off your purchase with code FABFIVE.

Indie Bookseller of the Week

If need somewhere great to order your copy of UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY, our featured independent bookseller of the week is Parnassus Books, the independent bookstore for independent people in Nashville, and co-owned by bestselling novelist Ann Patchett. Use the code friendsfiction10 to receive 10% off this week on featured titles including new and recent books by our guests Ariel Lawhon & Jennifer Robson as well as those by the Fab Five — Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry & Mary Alice Monroe. See you Wed March 17th at 7pm ET via Facebook Live on the F&F Group page, on our YouTube Channel, and on the @Parade Magazine page. Meanwhile, visit the specially curated F&F page on the Parnassus website to SHOP NOW!