Big Stone Gap Series

This series explores the life within a seemingly sleepy Appalachian town, where tradition and family ties run deep, yet secrets and unexpected dramas lie just beneath the surface. Follow a spirited, unconventional heroine as she navigates family feuds, surprising romantic entanglements, and discovers the extraordinary stories hidden within her seemingly ordinary community. It's a vibrant tapestry of humor, heartfelt moments, and the enduring search for one's own place in the world.

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Big Stone Gap
Adriana Trigiani
368 pages
13 hours of reading
3.9(42170)Add rating
Big Stone Gap is a sleepy hamlet where kids get married and start families at eighteen, and stay for ever. So thirty-five-year old Ave Maria Mulligan is something of an oddity. A self-proclaimed spinster, as the local pharmacist she's been keeping the townsfolk's secrets for years. Now Ave Maria is about to discover a scandal in her own family's past that will blow the lid right off her quiet, uneventful life. Soon she's juggling two unexpected marriage proposals and conducting a no-holds-barred family feud. The thought of spending the rest of her life in Big Stone Gap is suddenly overwhelming... With an unforgettable cast of characters and a heroine with an extraordinary story to tell, all living in this quirky, remarkable town where even Elizabeth Taylor pays a visit, BIG STONE GAP is a wonderfully vibrant, unashamedly feel-good debut.
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Big Cherry Holler
Adriana Trigiani
352 pages
13 hours of reading
3.7(388)Add rating
In the hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling "Big Stone Gap," Ave Maria and Jack MacChesney find their marriage strained by a summer spent apart. "Trigiani is a wonderful storyteller . . . readers will enjoy "Big Cherry Holler" immensely."--"USA Today."
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Milk Glass Moon
Adriana Trigiani
304 pages
11 hours of reading
4.0(11603)Add rating
Bestselling author Trigiani completes her successful "Big Stone Gap" trilogy with a compelling audiobook of a mother and daughter, the choices they confront together, and their struggles to let go.
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Home to Big Stone Gap
Adriana Trigiani
336 pages
12 hours of reading
3.9(358)Add rating
Set against the backdrop of Big Stone Gap, this novel weaves a tale rich with humor, heart, and wisdom. It explores themes of love, resilience, and the complexities of home, resonating with readers through its relatable characters and emotional depth. Adriana Trigiani delivers a poignant narrative that captures the essence of personal growth and the importance of community, making it a compelling read for fans of heartfelt storytelling.