My literary novel dollbaby was bought by pamela dorman books at vikingpenguin in april of 2012 for world english. Dollbaby has become a favorite of mine for so many reasons, a story i know will stay with me for a very long time. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Laura lane mcneal author laura lane mcneal linkedin. Dollbaby laura lane mcneal 9780670014736 netgalley. The book spans several years and is about a family who moves into an. Fannies new orleans house is like no place ibby has ever been and fannie, who has a tendency to end up in the local asylum is like no one she has ever met. However, i would advise you to avoid going into this book with that type of preconceived notion. Almosttwelveyearold ibby bell finds herself deposited at the door of her grandmother fannies queen anne monstrosity in new orleans after. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The book spans several years and is about a family who moves into an old house on river road in louisiaana that has no electricity and no running. Author laura lane mcneal january 2011 present 8 years 9 months. There is plenty of mystery and deception in dollbaby, but the prevailing theme is love and its power to blast away even the biggest betrayals. Durham heraldsun a vivid portrayal of postwar new orleans, lush and evocative in its descriptions, mcneals unique voice shines through surprising and pleasing the reader. Dollbaby by laura lane mcneal bookbub read dollbaby a novel by laura lane mcneal available from rakuten kobo. Laura lane mcneal audio books, best sellers, author bio. Celebrate the paperback release with her this evening. Laura lane mcneal was born and raised in new orleans. Without professional tutelage, dollbaby might have become another diamondintherough among hundredsofthousands lost in an overly saturated selfpublished sea. Laura lane mcneals biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. My name is laura lane mcneal, author of the bestselling novel dollbaby, and im delighted to participate in the ama today, tuesday oct. Laura lane mcneal grew up in new orleans where people laugh a lot, talk with their hands, love good music, good food, and will make up any excuse for a party. Dollbaby summary guide book club discussion questions. A young girl is left at her grandmothers dilapidated victorian mansion where she meets dollbaby, the maid who guides her through the ghosts of her grandmothers past and the secrets that threaten to tear her family apart.
She also has an mba from tulane and ran her own marketing consulting firm in new more about laura lane mcneal. This powerful debut novel is a coming of age set among the charm and the unrest of 1960s new orleans. A liveandletlive attitude was ingrained into the fabric of the city. Laura mcneal books list of books by author laura mcneal. The dollbaby authors story of five women in the 1960s was born out of her desire to share a slice of her hometown in the past, laura lane mcneal published lagniappe magazine for the junior league and owned her own marketing firm. Reprinted by arrangement with pamela dorman books viking, a member of penguin random house. Last summer, laura lane mcneal launched her debut novel, dollbaby. Reviewed by donna meredith dollbaby, laura lane mcneals debut novel, is a southern gothic tale with the requisite decaying mansion, locked rooms, longheld secrets, and a sometimes eccentric, sometimes just plain crazy owner named fannie. Dollbaby by laura lane mcneal goodreads share book.
Susan crandall, author of whistling past the graveyard. Reprinted by arrangement with pamela dorman books viking, a member of penguin random. To receive a number for the signing line purchase dollbaby from andersons bookshop. Mcneal, released in july, of 2014, is a wonderful, captivating read. A top ten finalist for best historical novel, goodreads choice awards, and a libraryreads and okra pick a bighearted co. Author laura lane mcneal and dollbaby, a bighearted comingofage debut set in civil rightsera new orleans. She has been married to the novelist tom mcneal for more than 25 years, collaborating with him on four criticallyacclaimed young adults novels and two boys. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for laura mcneal but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. She also has an mba from tulane and ran her own marketing consulting firm in new orleans. The book spans several years and is about a family who moves into an old housemore im working on a novel that starts in 1927, the day of the great flood. For mcneal, that meant dedicating herself to writing. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A novel by laura lane mcneal 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
In the vein of saving ceecee honeycutt and the help, mcneals touching comingofage tale brings to life civil rightsera new orleans. A top ten finalist for best historical novel, goodreads choice awards, and a libraryreads and okra pick. This flavorful and enthralling novel brilliantly captures new orleans during the civil rights era. Dollbaby 9780143127499 laura lane mcneal, 2014 penguin books 352 pp. So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. Laura lane mcneal grew up in new orleans, where she lives today with her husband and two sons. Fans of pat conroy and sue monk kidd will enjoy this new southern talent. Jun 30, 2015 dollbaby by laura lane mcneal is that book. I got so mad hearing the politicians talk about not rebuilding new orleans. Dollbaby by laura lane mcneil is a 2014 viking adult publication. Deeply southern and evocative, laura lane mcneals beautifully written debut, dollbaby, takes us back to a notsolong ago time when we were learning to look through different eyes at the fabric of our society, race, youth and family. We are pleased to welcome laura lane mcneal with her new title, dollbaby.
Jan 07, 2015 laura lane mcneal grew up in new orleans, where she lives today with her husband and two sons. Durham heraldsun a vivid portrayal of postwar new orleans, lush and evocative in its descriptions, mcneal s unique voice shines through surprising and pleasing the reader. Books by laura lane mc neal authors like laura lane mc. Fortunately, fannies black cook, queenie, and her smartmouthed daughter. Dollbaby, laura lane mcneals debut novel, is a southern gothic tale with the requisite decaying mansion, locked rooms, longheld secrets, and a sometimes eccentric, sometimes just plain crazy owner named fannie. Sep 08, 2014 laura lane mcneal grew up in new orleans where people laugh a lot, talk with their hands, love good music, good food, and will make up any excuse for a party. July 8, 2014 in the vein of saving ceecee honeycutt and the help, mcneals touching comingofage tale brings to life civil rightsera new orleans. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Dollbaby by laura lane mcneal book club discussion. Nov 17, 2014 this is the trailer for my novel dollbaby, published by pamela dorman books viking which is out now. This highly praised novel has oft been compared to the help, and to a lesser extent the secret life of bees. Author laura lane mcneal biography and book list fresh fiction.
Author laura lane mcneals complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Buy a cheap copy of dollbaby book by laura lane mcneal. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. My literary novel dollbaby was bought by pamela dorman books. Laura lane mcneal is the author of dollbaby, published by pamela dorman books vikingpenguin july, 2014. Laura lane mcneal im working on a novel that starts in 1927, the day of the great flood. Air force bases and holds an ma in fiction writing from syracuse university. Durham heraldsun a vivid portrayal of postwar new orleans, lush and evocative in its descriptions, mcneals. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Laura resides in new orleans and is married with two sons. After receiving two undergraduate degrees from southern methodist university a bachelor of fine arts and a bachelor of business administration, she went on to earn an mba from tulane university. Laura lane mcneal has created a story that will touch your heart.
In prefacing acknowledgements, laura lane mcneal praises her agent and editingpublishing team for their support, assistance, and sage advice. Khaled hosseini christina baker kline sue monk kidd jodi picoult. Laura lane mcneal will have her first novel published in june 2014 by pamela dorman books. Unlocking the secrets of old new orleans with laura lane. Dollbaby, a novel by laura lane mcneal trailer youtube. May 21, 2015 author laura lane mcneal january 2011 present 8 years 9 months. Unlocking the secrets of old new orleans with laura lane mcneal. After the storm that forever changed the crescent city, she felt it was time to fulfill her lifelong dream. Home tom laura collaborations contact le blog novels by tom and laura mcneal. This is the trailer for my novel dollbaby, published by pamela dorman books viking which is out now.
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