i read runyan's "the memory of lavender and sage" last year and really loved it so was looking forward to "the wandering season". runyan writes about women in the most lovely ways. veronica stratton is a smart, talented and warm hearted soul. she finds herself on a trip to ireland that changes the course of both her professional and personal life. there is plenty of food, scenery, romance, friendship, family and inner contemplation in this book. and a bit of historical fiction, too. a lovely read. thanks again.

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In The Wandering Season, readers accompany Veronica Stratton on a literal journey of self-discovery after her infant adoption is publicly acknowledged. While dealing with a recent breakup and pondering her relationships with her beloved parents and sister, she goes on a month-long European trip to visit the countries of her ethnic origins. Will she find far more than she ever anticipated?

I enjoyed wandering the globe with Aimie K. Runyan as my tour guide while listening to the audiobook narrated by Caroline Hewitt. Several times I thought the plot was headed in a predictable direction, but Ms. Runyan always surprised me, enhancing my connection to the story. I like touches of magical realism in novels, but those in The Wandering Season felt abrupt until I understood that they were components of Veronica's heritage.

Read this if you enjoy:
- a unique twist on the 'surprise DNA results' trope
- descriptions of delicious food and the sources of the ingredients
- traveling from the comfort of your favorite reading chair
- touches of magical realism that provide glimpses of earlier eras

Thank you to Harper Muse and Uplit Reads for the review copies of this novel. All opinions are my own.

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