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Poppy Jenkins
Les Do Books
Tara is joined in this episode by her Sheena, founder of The Lesbian Review and The Lesbian Talkshow channel, to talk about Poppy Jenkins by Clare Ashton.
Listen to find out why they adore it and which character makes Tara’s blood boil.
This podcast has spoilers, so be sure to read the book before you check it out.
From the back of the book:
Two old friends, one hot summer, a whole load of confusion.
Poppy Jenkins makes everyone smile. She’s the heart of Wells, a beautiful village in mid-Wales, leaving light and laughter in her wake. She has a doting family, an errant dog and a little sister with a nose for mischief. But she’s the only gay in the village and it’s a long time since she kissed a girl: the chance of romance in sleepy Wells is rarer than a barking sheep. If she doesn’t think too hard, life is cosy, until a smart sports car barrels into town with the last woman Poppy wants to see behind the wheel. Beautiful Rosalyn Thorn was once Poppy’s high school BFF even though she was trouble. Then one day she abandoned Wells and Poppy without explanation. Now the highflier is back and bound to cause fresh havoc in the village and with Poppy’s heart; folk are not happy.
Wells needs to wake up to the 21st century and Rosalyn can help, but old prejudices die hard. If they can be friends it could be the chance to make everyone’s happy ever after.
Couldn’t it?
Tara also announces the next book club pick: And Playing the Role of Herself by KE Lane
Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music.
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