Bees in June: A hope-filled historical novel set in a 1960s small town and infused with magical realism [Paperback]

'BEES IN JUNE is the kind of novel that wraps itself around your heart and doesn't let go. Elizabeth Bass Parman has created a world so rich with charm and quiet magic that you'll want to pack your bags and move straight to Spark, Tennessee. The characters--especially Rennie--are beautifully real, and the story glows with warmth, resilience, and the kind of hope that stirs your soul. This book is a heartfelt reminder that healing can be found in unexpected places, and that sometimes, if we listen closely, the bees might just lead us home.''Parman's follow-up to THE EMPRESS OF COOKE COUNTY (2024) is filled with magical realism, a moving story of a woman rediscovering her own power. Readers will cheer and cry with Rennie as she rebuilds her life.''Your heart will grow after reading Elizabeth Bass Parman's sweet and tender sophomore novel BEES IN JUNE. Rennie is the kind of character you can't stop rooting for and I read with a mix of tears and joy until the final breathtaking finale. A tribute to the human spirit and one woman's desire to remake herself, this novel should be on everyone's TBR list.'Uncle Dixon always told Rennie to tell the bees everything, but somewhere along the way, Rennie forgot. Now, with her life at its lowest, she begins to see the bees in a new light. Will she believe again in the magic of the hives, and will she listen as the bees try to guide her home?

Uncle Dixon always told Rennie to tell the bees everything, but somewhere along the way, Rennie forgot. Now, with her life at its lowest, she begins to see the bees in a new light. Will she believe again in the magic of the hives, and will she listen as the bees try to guide her home? Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen, Margaret Renkl, and Rachel Linden.

It's 1969, and the town of Spark Tennessee, is just as excited about the moon landing as the rest of the country. Rennie Hendricks is grieving and trying to heal from the unimaginable loss of her infant son. She hlC'