The Sawmill Book Club

By: Carolyn Brown

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

A restless woman discovers the comforts of small-town Texas—and more—in a bighearted novel about the next chapters in life by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.

Unsure of the future but ready for risks, Libby O’Dell trades big-city life for whatever the back roads hold. In this case it’s the small community of Sawmill, Texas, where Libby’s taken a temporary job putting an antique store in order. Her new boss, Benny Taylor, a handsome charmer with a three-legged dog named Elvis, isn’t a bad change of scenery, either.

Across the street Benny’s surrogate grandmothers—the widows Minilee and Opal—are ready with homemade corn bread, sweet tea, and an invitation for Libby to join their book club. Even if it is mostly a gathering for local gossip and meddling. The ladies’ main agenda: find Benny a wife. Except Benny’s not looking, and Libby’s only passing through until she decides what direction she’s headed next.

Truth is, Sawmill is starting to feel pretty nice. Benny, even nicer. Time will tell if this meantime job in a stopover town is just what Libby’s been looking for—and where she belongs.

©2024 Carolyn Brown (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Narrator Brittany Pressley adds a Southern touch to her portrayal of Libby O'Dell as she starts a new life in the small town of Sawmill, Texas.… Minilee and Opal are Libby's elderly neighbors across the street, and Pressley ages her voice appropriately for them. Libby hears the voice of her crotchety deceased grandmother in her head, and Pressley provides a suitably disapproving tone. Benny is a kind man, and Pressley brings him warmth that matches his personality. When Libby and Benny grow closer, Pressley quickens her pace for their banter. Listeners will enjoy Pressley's performance as she brings life to the small community of Sawmill.” —AudioFile Magazine

Love the love in this book.

I loved it all. Everything Carolyn Brown writes is the very greatest. Love it. Can’t wait for the next one and the next.

Wonderful and heartwarming

As always, Carolyn Brown tells us a wonderful and heart touching story. I so enjoyed the story and all the characters that come to life. Carolyn never disappoints her readers.

A Treasure of a Book

Loved this book. The characters were delightful — I had always wondered what it would be like to run an antique store and this gave me a glimpse into the way they run things down in Texas. I very much enjoyed it.

Finding Family

I loved listening to this story about a woman who finds family after growing up in a terrible one. The narrator did an excellent job of expressing all the feelings and emotions of all the different characters.

Learning to Trust

This one is just as good as the others! I absolutely love Carolyn's books. And for this type of book that she writes, no one but Britney should read them.

Such a fun story in a small community

Small towns and lots of solutions by friends and neighbors to who those who ask for their advice.

Heartwarming

This book had just the right amount of family drama and women friends and romance

Antiques and Books

Two of my hobbies rolled into a great love story. Enjoyed the twists and turns.

Loved the story

This was on of the best books I’ve read/listened to in a while! Excellent work Carolyn!! You are my favorite!

They made a shelter for women.

The book was wonderful !!! I hope they will be a sequel !!! I enjoyed it very much!!!