Learning to Speak Southern

2.5 stars. Lex is clearly carrying the burden of her past, what appears to have been an unhappy childhood, a bad relationship with her parents causing her to leave Memphis and travel the world. Being away hasn’t brought her much happiness either. After a traumatic loss she returns home with the help......more

I had some doubts about the dysfunctional family aspect of the book to begin with but believe me...Lex and her family are dysfunctional with a capital D. Lex and her mother had a love/hate relationship, although there seemed not have been any love involved there at all. Lex also had never planned to......more

Thank you to the publisher for my review copy. All opinions are my own. 3 1/2 stars. Y’all, I am going to be honest. I had this book on my radar simply because one of my favorite Southern authors talked about it. I went in completely blind. Despite....Because...of that?!? I thoroughly enjoyed this tit......more

Lex left Memphis after her mother passed away and she has been traveling the world. She makes just enough money to make ends meet by teaching English. After an unexpected loss, Lex reluctantly returns to Memphis by making a deal with her godmother. Cami has tried to take care of Lex and now is ready......more

Another great read from Lindsey Rogers cook! The diary entries kept me on my toes and left me having so many feels. Can wait to visit Memphis after this!......more