Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs
- 190 pages
- 7 hours of reading
"Morning: bought a bag of frozen peas to numb my husband's sore testicles after his vasectomy. Evening: added thawed peas to our carbonara."--"Married Love, IV"
Beth Ann Fennelly Book order
Beth Ann Fennelly explores the profound themes of motherhood and family life through her poignant and insightful writing. Her work is characterized by a remarkable sincerity, offering readers a deep understanding of the experiences of new mothers. Fennelly masterfully blends poetry with personal reflection, crafting pieces that resonate on a deeply emotional level. Her distinctive literary style is both penetrating and tender, allowing her to delve into the complexities of human connection.
- 2018
- 2017
Heating & Cooling
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Morning: bought a bag of frozen peas to numb my husband's sore testicles after his vasectomy. Evening: added thawed peas to our carbonara. -from Heating & Cooling, Married Love, IV
- 2014
The Tilted World
- 303 pages
- 11 hours of reading
In 1927, as rains swell the Mississippi, the river threatens to burst its banks and engulf everything in its path, including the tiny hamlet of Hobnob, where federal agents Ted Ingersoll and Ham Johnson arrive to investigate the disappearance of two fellow agents—and find a baby boy abandoned in the middle of a crime scene. Ingersoll finds a home for the infant with local woman Dixie Clay Holliver, unaware that she's the best bootlegger in the county and has many tender and consequential secrets of her own. The Tilted World is an extraordinary tale of murder and moonshine, sandbagging and saboteurs, and a man and a woman who find unexpected love.
- 2009
Beth Ann Fennelly's work showcases her impressive imagination and emotional depth, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature. The collection reflects her passion and inventiveness, offering readers a glimpse into her compassionate and intelligent approach to storytelling. Critics have praised her ability to create a rich and expansive literary landscape, solidifying her reputation as a talented young author.
- 2007
Great with Child
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
"May be the best book ever to give for a baby shower."― Tampa Tribune Beth Ann Fennelly, writing to a newly pregnant friend, goes beyond the nuts and bolts or sentimentality of other parenting literature, in letters that range in tone from serious to sisterly, from lighthearted to downright funny. Some answer specific questions; others muse about the identity shift a woman encounters when she enters Mommyland. This book invites all mothers to join the grand circle of giving and receiving advice about children.
- 2005
Fennelly delves into the multifaceted experience of new motherhood, capturing its joys, challenges, and unexpected emotions. Through a blend of humor and honesty, she reflects on the realities that surpass her prior studies, revealing the deeper and wilder aspects of parenting. "Tender Hooks" offers a spirited exploration of the contradictions and complexities that define the journey of motherhood.