<h2>An Inspirational new book from Lisa Sandlin - <i>Sweet Vidalia</i></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Eliza Kratke is on her way to what many might consider the golden years. It’s the mid-1960s and she’s got the perfect little life, complete with two thriving grown children, a sweet dog, a devoted husband, financial comfort. But then, in one very dramatic twist, it all changes — for the worse.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Her husband passes away suddenly, and soon after he does, one and then two very complicated and quite massive secrets come to light, seismically rocking the very ground on which Eliza stands. Stunned, and still filled with grief, Eliza doesn’t have the luxury of catching her breath. In fact, she’s got to jump into action and figure things out in a way she’s never done before.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">It’s incredible, isn’t it? A woman is capable of so much — especially when put to the test. This woman is no different, and what Eliza manages to accomplish in a short bit of time is remarkable, and remarkably enthralling. She finds a makeshift home among the denizens of The Sweet Vidalia hotel, gets herself enrolled in a school to learn a trade, and finds that there is, actually, life after life.&nbsp;</span></p><h3 style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://bookfinity.com/book/Sweet%20Vidalia/9780316578004"><span style="font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;"><i><strong>Sweet Vidalia</strong></i></span></a></h3><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">by Lisa Sandlin</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><a href="http://bookfinity.com/book/Sweet%20Vidalia/9780316578004"><img data-ot-ignore src="https://CWSImages.ingramcontent.com/cdsImages/imageloader?id=c8OQ4SCrKnbqnUeVskkL1cmzBF2A971WGuB+7sD0yuz73TDoSpt0AiD5lmQDemOGn+KSN7+GF/I48N21zEH39oM60idVeDkF7B/p07wD4F9U6HHiJSeRReQmgjqxmKIjRZV6D3oOzWbUUKRyjd87Z9V1bvwFzpd+507g/D4d2UM=&amp;size=640" alt="isbn: 9780316578004,template: list"></a></figure><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Read an excerpt.</span></h3><p><img data-ot-ignore src="https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2/discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2.png" alt="discussion Qs header.png" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/thumbnail_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2/thumbnail_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2.png 245w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/small_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2/small_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2.png 500w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/medium_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2/medium_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2.png 750w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/large_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2/large_discussion_Qs_header_4072dceda2.png 1000w," sizes="100vw"></p><h2>Time to Discuss <i>Sweet Vidalia</i></h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">In <i>Sweet Vidalia</i>, there are big questions about character and trust, new beginnings and old habits, possibility and mortality. Indeed, get ready to unpack all of it. If you’re looking for a little direction, check out these discussion questions to kick things off with your book club.&nbsp;</span></p><h3 style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.bookfinity.com/explore/7/2024/a/786/Discussion%20questions%3A%20Sweet%20Vidalia%20by%20Lisa%20Sandlin"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Get the questions.</span></a></h3><p><img data-ot-ignore src="https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e/Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e.jpg" alt="Perfect pairing - pink.jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/thumbnail_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e/thumbnail_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e.jpg 245w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/small_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e/small_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e.jpg 500w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/medium_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e/medium_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e.jpg 750w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/large_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e/large_Perfect_pairing_pink_964568577e.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></p><h2>Indoor barbecue picnic? Why not?!</h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">A particularly heartwarming scene in the novel takes place atop a picnic blanket. The author is adept at painting visuals with her words, and this instance is no different. Set out for lunch at this particular meal is barbecue, complete with beans and potato salad. Sound great? Good. That’s exactly the recipe we’re bringing you today with this easy oven-baked barbecue chicken. It’s just the thing you’d want to share with your company — or book club. Serve it alongside these extremely&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/extra-corny-cornbread-muffins" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;"><u>corny corn muffins from editor fave Molly Baz</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;"> and you’ll be well on your way to a perfectly paired meal.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Your drink accompaniment should be Barbera, without a doubt. We recommend this</span><a href="https://www.wine.com/product/viberti-la-gemella-barbera-dalba-2022/2375282" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#1155cc;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;"><u> Viberti La Gemella Barbera d'Alba</u></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">. It’s rich and complex, heavy on the berry, and will do your indoor picnic spread a world of good.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img data-ot-ignore src="https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/5b1595bdb17efc58df2189f6/1:1/w_2560%2Cc_limit/corn-muffins-1.jpg" alt="A muffin tin full of corn muffins dotted with fresh corn kernels in the muffin tops."></figure><h3 style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11747/oven-bbq-chicken/#:~:text=GET%20THE%20RECIPES-,Directions,-SAVE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Get the recipe.</span></a></h3><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span><img data-ot-ignore src="https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f/PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f.jpg" alt="PP_WEB_from the author option 3.jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/thumbnail_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f/thumbnail_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f.jpg 245w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/small_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f/small_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f.jpg 500w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/medium_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f/medium_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f.jpg 750w,https://storage.googleapis.com/strapi-images-bookfinity-prod/large_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f/large_PP_WEB_from_the_author_option_3_7822f9a59f.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></p><h2>Essay from the author, Lisa Sandlin</h2><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Eliza Kratke is so dang relatable. And it’s no wonder, given author Lisa Sandlin’s own experiences in life. Care to dip into her inspiration for this fabulous novel? Read on.&nbsp;</span></p><h3 style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.bookfinity.com/explore/7/2024/a/787/A%20Hero's%20Journey%20for%20the%20Rest%20of%20Us"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;">Get the essay.</span></a></h3><p><br>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><title>Sign Up for Page &amp; Pairing Newsletter</title>
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