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Shoot the Moon

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Several years ago, I read Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts. You might remember this story about Novalee Nation, the pregnant teen abandoned in Wal-Mart by her boyfriend (this book was made into a movie starring Natalie Portman and Ashley Judd). What I remember most about this book, other than Novalee giving birth inside the Wal-Mart, is how real the characters seemed. They were flawed, funny, loving, cruel, real.

Ms. Letts’ Shoot the Moon is no different. After the death of his parents, Mark Albright, veterinarian for the posh pets of Beverly Hills, discovers that he was adopted. He heads to DeClare, Oklahoma in search of his family. When he arrives, he discovers that his birth mother was murdered in 1972, and the community presumed he was dead as well. When Mark begins to dig for answers, a few of DeClare’s citizens are not pleased.

This story is both humorous and suspenseful. Like Where the Heart Is, the characters are true to life. They are the men you run into playing cards at the local diner, the small-town sheriff who likes being in control, and the doting family members who want to feed you and hug you until you can’t take it anymore. If you are familiar at all with small-town life, you will recognize these people. And, although I could do without the language of some of the characters, you could classify it as real too.

With love and mystery woven together, Shoot the Moon will have you turning pages to find out the truth of Mark Albright’s history. If this book interests you, leave a comment. There is one copy available for a lucky winner. We’ll post the winner next Wednesday.


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Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

Comments

  10. Copy of Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts has been a book on my reading list for a while.

    Thanks for the great review.

  11. I am new to this site and so far am loving it. I loved Where the Heart Is and would love this book as well. I would love to read it and have a chance to win a copy. Thanks for sharing.

  13. 5 Minutes for books intrigued me, as I have 5 kids, so 5 minutes for anything is about all I ever get! I love to read, and this sounds like a great book, just like her first! Thanks for the chance to win!

  17. I LOVE billie Letts. I’ve waiting for what seems like forever for a new book from her. I REALLY hope I win

  24. Great review. I’ve seen the movie, but never read the book about Novalee (shame on me lol!) I’ll check this author out for sure.

  37. Where The Heart Is is one of the few books I have read more than once. If you haven’t read this author you are missing out.

  41. I really enjoyed the movie “Where the heart is” and would love to read something by the same author, as the book sounds great!

  42. Love books, especially mysteries and this would be a new author for me. Count me in the drawing and thanks for offering them!

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