Call the Canaries Home: A Novel By Laura Barrow (2023)

In this poignant novel, the narrative revolves around three estranged sisters—Savannah, Rayanne, and Sue Ellen—reuniting in their Louisiana hometown to confront an unresolved past that has haunted them for 28 years. The catalyst for their reunion is the disappearance of Savannah's twin sister, Georgia, when they were just four years old. The incident shattered their family, leaving behind fractures and unanswered questions.

Savannah persuades her older sisters to honor a childhood pact and retrieve a buried time capsule from their old backyard, unearthing memories they had long buried. However, returning home means not only sifting through artifacts but also confronting their stubborn grandmother, Meemaw, and the ghosts of the past that linger there.

The novel beautifully explores themes of family, grief, secrets, and forgiveness as the sisters grapple with old tensions and rivalries. A photograph from the day Georgia disappeared becomes a pivotal discovery, leading Savannah to embark on a determined search for the woman in the background and, potentially, a clue to the past.

As the sisters navigate through the complexities of their relationships and memories, the story unfolds, challenging their perceptions of that fateful day and each other. Meemaw's wisdom becomes a guiding force, emphasizing the profound truth that family is everything. The novel promises an emotional journey of reconciliation, self-discovery, and the healing power of facing the truths that bind and shape our lives. 📚❤️