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Discover the story behind 'About It All Comes Back to You'. Dive into the plot, characters, and themes. Learn more about Southern Fiction classic and book club favorite 'About It All Comes Back to You'. A perennial book club favorite across the United States and Canada, It All Comes Back to You is a Southern Fiction classic that packs a very surprising twist at the end. The first few lines? "Audrey Marie Haynes Ledbetter was pitching a full blown, deep fried Southern hissy fit. She squirmed back and forth in her wheelchair yelling, 'There are vines in my vaginny! Vines in my vaginny!' She struggled valiantly to stand. I eased her albino cricket body back down gently. “I’m sure there aren’t, Mrs. Ledbetter. That’s not possible. We would notice.” She narrowed her eyes and shot me a look designed to fork-pierce my jugular. “You nurses don’t notice anything! There are vines. VINES, I’m telling you.” Audrey paused for a wheezy breath and added in a conspiratorial hiss, “In my vaginny.” Donna, our director of nursing, poked her head into the hall. “Ronni, before you leave, schedule a gyno with Dr. Aronson.” “Really, Donna? She’s been going on about this for over a month.” “We can’t have her waking up with morning glory twisted around her legs, can we?” Donna nodded at Audrey and smiled. It was easy to be indulgent when you spent your days in a rose-scented office eating chocolate. Audrey Marie Haynes Ledbetter calmed immediately and flitted onto a new subject, asking Kait sweetly, “How soon is lunch?” My shift partner Kait blew her blonde bangs upward, ignoring the question. She muttered, “We could just call in a gardener. Or maybe a shot of Round-Up?” Kait has the only sense of humor at Fairfield Springs more wicked than mine. It’s necessary for preserving sanity in the workplace." Themes include the power of female friendship, the impact of kindness on the world, the contrast between post-WWII America and the present, elderly in nursing homes, domestic violence, and most universally, love in all its forms. Book discussion guide is available on the homepage of this website under the book cover. Beth is delighted to join book clubs for discussion; please email beth@bethduke.com to check calendar availability. Featured by women.com as a top "Laugh Out Loud Funny" selection for book clubs Southern Fiction, book club fiction, female friendship, humor ISBN 978-0578448831 Available on Amazon and in fine bookstores everywhere Violet's 1940s world in It All Comes Back to You

Official website of bestselling author Beth Duke | Southern Fiction with a twist of sublime | Specializing in book club fiction, including bestseller IT ALL COMES BACK TO YOU Personal Official Website of Best Selling Author beth duke Southern Fiction with a twist of sublime ™ RECOMMENDED BY KIRKUS REVIEWS! "Our verdict: GET IT!" "Our Verdict: GET IT!" — Kirkus Reviews Experience the award-winning time-travel romance that readers are calling "heartfelt, impeccable, and timeless." "A magical love story...proof that even as the world changes, human desires never will." "A melding of the heart between storyteller and reader." - Dan Brown, Author of Reunion “Beth Duke delivers a heartfelt tribute to the time, with well-developed characters that feel real. Her research is impeccable and the storyline flows naturally. I loved it!” "A unique achievement in cross-genre storytelling." -Publishers Weekly Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review WINNER OF THE 2025 READERS’ FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD GENERAL FICTION MEDAL! When Baezy (rhymes with daisy) is born in 2069—on the exact centennial of Woodstock—she enters a world where peace, art, and advanced AI finally coexist in harmony. But her heart has always belonged to the past: the music, the rebellion, the kaleidoscope of humanity that defined the original 1969 festival. And she has a secret reason for wanting to go back. Falling for him was the one thing history didn't prepare her for. Baezy’s great-great-great-grandmother, Kelly Adams, was a pioneering AI researcher whose breakthroughs shaped Baezy’s utopian future. Her family reveres Kelly as a legend… but a legend Baezy aches to know personally. When a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel back in time appears, she grabs it—and lands in the mud, music, and magic of Woodstock. What doesn't she expect? Jack Warren—a charming, draft-age high school math teacher with soulful eyes, a stubborn streak, and a future clouded by war. He’s trouble for the timeline…and even more trouble for her heart. As three days of peace and music unfold, Baezy faces an impossible choice: protect history, or rewrite it for love. Saving Jack could unravel the world she comes from. Leaving him behind might shatter her. Blending time-travel adventure, historical fiction, and a sweeping love story, Anywhen explores destiny, family, and the brave, messy, beautiful ways love can echo across generations. Perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Back to the Future , and anyone who knows a great story is timeless. If you enjoy: Time-travel romance Strong female leads 1960s nostalgia and Woodstock history Twist-of-fate love stories Uplifting, hopeful sci-fi …you’ll fall in love with ANYWHEN. About About Beth Read Beth's latest interview with Reader's House Magazine in London "Beth Duke Captivates Readers with Timeless Stories Blending History, Emotion, and Imagination" She is an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author and the recipient of numerous honors for her fiction on two continents. She is eyeing the other five. Her book TAPESTRY was the Bronze Medal Winner in Southern Fiction in Publishers' Weekly's 2020 Readers Choice Awards, an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2020 International Book Awards, and a Five Star Readers' Favorite Award Winner. Country music superstar Randy Owen said, "Beth Duke's works are as real as grits and gravy in The South, and her usage of her Southern English has the taste of Mama's biscuits." Beth lives in the mountains of her native Alabama with her husband, Jay, and an assortment of dogs including a recently-rescued coonhound named Daisy who has stolen her heart. Beth is the adoring and proud mother of Jason and Savannah. She is a constant reader, travel aficionado, and likes to pretend she’s in baking competitions. She also finds great joy in joining book clubs for discussion (usually via Zoom). If your group would like to schedule a date, please email beth@bethduke.com . Her books DELANEY'S PEOPLE, DON'T SHOOT YOUR MULE, IT ALL COMES BACK TO YOU, TAPESTRY, DARK ENOUGH TO SEE THE STARS, and ANYWHEN are all love letters to her home state. "Beth Duke is a wordsmith of the best kind and her stories rank with the best in classic Southern fiction." -Dan Brown, Author of Reunion Recommended by Kirkus Reviews "Overall, this book is both a nostalgic and occasionally critical ode to the 1969 music scene and an SF novel about a futuristic society altering the flow of the past, and it manages to weave the two elements together in an entertaining way. The specific focus on the Woodstock music festival gives this novel a unique spin that genre aficionados are likely to enjoy. An unusual time-hopping tale which will appeal to HF and music fans alike." -Kirkus Reviews "Author Beth Duke has created a story that spans centuries, yet has remarkable attention to detail in bringing both real history and the futuristic world to life with vivid authenticity... Anywhen is a unique achievement in cross-genre storytelling.” - Publisher's Weekly Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review A RECOMMENDED READ by The US Review of Books: "Engaging, fascinating, and a fun read, this book is perfect for those who enjoy science fiction but also for those who want an understanding of the history of the 1960s, the Vietnam War, President Nixon, the draft system, and Woodstock. The nomenclature is that of the 1960s, which adds to the setting, as does the description of the actual event of Woodstock and what it was like to be there, especially with the music and the bands, the drugs, the rain, and the focus on peace and love. The narrative also looks at the positives and negatives of AI and the future and how advancements may not always be advancements in culture and science. It also nicely examines types of families, love and forgiveness, and how people can live together in harmony." (Click here to follow that Kirkus recommendation immediately!) “Warm, funny and nostalgic, Anywhen is a magical love story, a sobering glance at the future of A.I., and proof that even as the world changes, human desires never will. If you enjoy time travel with a southern twist, this is the book for you.” - Karen Emilson, Author of Also Known as Jaime Dorn Popular Book Bloggers on ANYWHEN: “This unique novel is sure to be taken to reader’s hearts for the storyline alone, but the cherry on top is Baezy. Her character shines through via the letter she writes Kelly in the very first chapter, and you spend the rest of the book hoping that things will all go according to plan for Beth Duke’s time traveller.” - @_clairereviews_ on IG "The book is well written with a compelling and thought provoking story line that made me want to just keep reading I couldn’t put it down. The characters were so well developed and I loved Baezy, Kelly and Jack too. I would definitely recommend this book and Beth as an author." - @fiction_vixen18 on IG "Real life halted for a few days again! This was something a little different for me - but I loved it so much and really advise anyone wondering about the mix of genres - that it works so well and becomes a somewhat addictive read. Beautifully written and a joy to read." - @book_a_holic_17 on IG Other Books Click each cover for more information - popular book club selections have links to discussion guides (SPOILERS!) Discussion questions Discussion questions Discussion questions Discussion questions The sequel to Delaney's People Award-winning short fiction in an intricately woven story cycle Book event photos Please click on "Beautiful Readers" in the menu at top of page for pictures of the most beautiful readers in the world! Oxford Public Library Book Club: Kelly Adams meets her namesake character in Anywhen Novel B’s on Woodstock Night at Lake Norman, November 2024 Signing Event at Znanje Bookshop for Sve ti se vrati (It All Comes Back to You), Zagreb, Croatia 10.5.24 Oxford Performing Arts Center, 10-14-22 Oxford Performing Arts Center, 10-14-22 Oxford Performing Arts Center, 10-14-22 My favorite bunny Oxford Performing Arts Center, 10-14-22 Signing events Oxford Performing Arts Center, 10-14-22 Oxford Performing Arts Center, 10-14-22 Oxford Performing Arts Center, 10-14-22 The Novel Bitches Carpe Librum at Classic On Noble Classic On Noble Chapters of Our Lives The Literature Ladies of Austin, Texas High Points Coffee & Books Valley Military Spouses Bookclub Wasilla Alaska Books-A-Million and Jacksonville State University Books-A-Million and Pleasant Valley High School Regional Medical Center, Anniston & Pleasant Valley High School, Jacksonville Classic On Noble Press Events Review Hall of Frame click the arrow

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Links to purchase all Beth Duke's books, including Delaney's People, Don't Shoot Your Mule, It All Comes Back to You, and Tapestry Purchase Anywhen Anywhere: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Support Your Local Bookstore Publisher Direct ANYWHEN Tapestry It All Comes Back to You DARK ENOUGH TO SEE THE STARS Delaney's People Don't Shoot Your Mule

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Beth Duke is the recipient of short story awards on two continents and is eyeing the other five. Novels DELANEY'S PEOPLE, DON'T SHOOT YOUR MULE, and IT ALL COMES BACK TO YOU "Beth Duke is a wordsmith of the best kind and her stories rank with the best in classic Southern Fiction." About Beth Beth Duke is the recipient of short story awards on two continents and is eyeing the other five. She lives in the mountains of her native Alabama with her husband, one real dog, one ornamental dog, and a flock of fluffy pet chickens. She loves reading, writing, and not arithmetic. Baking is a hobby, with semi-pro cupcakes and amateur macarons a specialty. And puns—the worse, the better. Travel is her other favorite thing, along with joining book clubs for discussion. Please invite her to London...England or Kentucky, either is fine. Anywhere! Just go to the contact page to reach The Duke Center for Literary Excellence & Poultry Pampering. If a personal visit isn't possible, Skype is. Click and pull up a chair

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