by Laura Lane McNeal
Ibby discovered she had a grandmother just a few months ago and now, her mother is dropping her at Fannie’s while she figures things out. Clutching her father remains, Ibby arrives in New Orleans, unaware how her arrival will affect the household. There were many layers to this novel which added ...
This was a cute and pleasurable novel. I knocked off a star because at times it just seemed a little too far fetched for me. It was a pleasurable and interesting read. There were several laugh out loud moments and some touching moments. Fannie was an interesting character and there was a bit of a tw...
The 1960's, New Orleans, a matriarch, a girl without a daddy, housekeepers, families, and secrets. Ibby was moved to her grandmother's home after her father passed away so her mother could have some time to herself. Ibby had never seen her grandmother before nor had she known about her until a wee...
37. DOLLBABY, BY LAURA LANE MCNEALI really wanted to like this book. When I read the blurb, I saw it was a coming-of-age story about a girl living in New Orleans during the Civil Rights protests, and I wanted SO BAD for it to be good. Alas, it wasn’t.Synopsis: When her father dies, Ibby’s mother aba...
I received a copy through netgalley. Before I was even finished this book I was recommending it to others. It is just an amazing story based in new Orleans in the 60's. I felt like I was there, that is how the book draws you in. The author uses the accents in the writing and you can hear the souther...
LOVED this one!
12 year old Liberty Bell or Ibby as everyone calls her is send after her father’s death to live with her grandmother Fannie in New Orleans. That Ibby had a grandmother was quite a shock to her because it has always been her and her parents. Her grandmother Fannie lives in old house with black servan...
I receive quite a few ARCs and always have a neat selection to choose from. I was genuinely happy that I picked this one to read. Let me first say this, I was/AM a major fan of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman. How I loved that book!! Now I have a new favorite coming-of-age story called Dollb...
By Laura Lane McNeal ISBN: 9780670014736 Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP Viking Pamela Dorman Books Publication Date: Jul 3 2014 Format: Hardcover DEBUT NOVEL My Rating: 5 Stars +++ This is one you will want to Pre-order today! Move over Southern writers, this newfound author is here to s...
Log in with Facebook 
