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Heather Webber

Midnight At The Blackbird Cafe

Heather WebberFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Heather Webber

Midnight At The Blackbird Cafe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber follows Anna Kate Callow, who returns to Wicklow, Alabama, after her grandmother's death, to fulfill a requirement of running the family café for two months before she can sell it. As she navigates running the café, she uncovers family secrets, connects with estranged relatives, and explores the mystical elements of the café’s pies, which are believed to convey messages from the deceased. The book includes themes of death and grieving.

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

60,691 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Midnight At The Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber has charmed readers with its enchanting Southern setting and magical realism. Many praise its heartwarming narrative and well-developed characters. However, some find the plot predictable and overly sentimental. Overall, it’s celebrated for its cozy, feel-good appeal, though it may not satisfy those seeking complex storylines.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Midnight At The Blackbird Cafe?

Readers who enjoy charming small-town settings, heartwarming family dynamics, and a touch of magical realism will love Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen’s Garden Spells and Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic will find it equally enchanting.

4.2

60,691 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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