On Tour 10/3/24-11/10/24 “Threads Of Us” by Christie Havey Smith

Release Date: October 8, 2024

About The Book:

Sometimes the answers we are looking for are hidden in our own stories.

The night before the dance performance that could determine Gracie Wilder’s career, her father unexpectedly dies, leaving behind a curious gift with ties to a myth told to her as a child. Desperate to understand her father’s unspoken words, she puts her greatest dream on the line for an opportunity to remember the childhood she tried so hard to forget.

A few chance encounters with Beau Griffin, a bighearted building contractor, pull Gracie closer to her past. Griffin is no stranger to grief. Most recently, he has been held responsible for the demise of a Chicago building that harbors the cornerstones of his own history. In a moment of faith or folly, the unlikely pair follow the origin of Gracie’s childhood memories to Old Montreal. There, they discover family secrets that will challenge the narratives that have defined Gracie’s life. Griffin, too, will have to confront his own personal myths if he is to build room for Gracie in his future. Together, they must heal their history backward in order to move forward.

Poignant and uplifting, Threads of Us explores the self-discovery that comes to us not despite our hardships but because of them and the mysterious connections that help us recreate ourselves.

About The Author:

Christie Havey Smith’s love of story was shaped in the film business, and for over a decade she has been helping people explore their own narratives. She has taught creative and contemplative writing at Loyola Marymount University and at The Greenhouse—a local retreat she founded. She is also the author of the narrative nonfiction work From Three Feet Off the Ground. www.Christiehaveysmith.com

Social Media:

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TikTok: @christiehaveysmith

Book Blurbs:

“A touching novel of family secrets, surprise connections, and healing. Like Havey Smith’s open-hearted nonfiction, Threads of Us explores connections and discovery in swift but richly emotional prose. Readers will appreciate Havey Smith’s deft sleight-of-hand, building mystery and anticipation across a complex narrative, without even hinting at the major secrets to come.”-Publishers Weekly BookLife, Editor’s Pick

“Threads of us is lyrical. Christie Havey Smith’s debut dances between love and loss toward a hopeful future. I loved it.”-Emma Grey, author of global bestseller “The Last Love Note”

“Threads of Us is a beautifully woven novel that grips and never lets go. Christie Havey Smith threads a tale of love’s power over loss with rich storytelling. By unraveling secrets and unspooling misbeliefs, she masterfully examines the universal question of self. In her stunning fiction debut, Havey Smith illuminates the problematic truth that in order to move forward, one often has to look back.”-Heather Hach, author of “The Trouble With Drowning” and librettist for “Legally Blonde the Musical”

“I read this book at a time when I really needed it. Havey Smith’s debut novel is a beautifully written story about moving through loss and recovering from mistakes, as well as a gentle reminder of how all of humankind is connected. While Havey Smith pays homage to authors like Claire Lombardo and Ann Patchett, her unique voice makes Threads of Us wholly her own.”-Kim Gruenenfelder, author “Total Waste of Makeup” and “There’s Cake in My Future”

“Threads of Us is un-put-down-able. Every page is rich and vibrant. Gracie Wilder’s raw emotion gives a new spark to everything she touches as she finds her footing after her father’s death. Havey Smith has revealed a world where every heartbreak, every love, everything in our lives is connected, and I believe her. A stunning book through and through that left me crying and hopeful all at once.”

-Margaux Froley, author of “Escape Theory” and co-writer of Hallmark Mystery, “The Cases of Mystery Lane”

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Oct. 3rd- Cassie’s Book Reviews https://instagram.com/cassies_books_reviews

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Oct. 11th- Sarahs Bookish Reviews https://instagram.com/sarahs.bookish.reviews

Oct. 14th- Art X Souls https://instagram.com/artxsouls

Oct. 17th- Novels and Latte Book Club –https://www.facebook.com/groups/357651988042629