Sometimes, reading a book feels like eavesdropping on your neighbors' private conversations—the ones they'd never want you to hear. Kirkwood resident Anne Heinrich's Paradise County trilogy "God Bless the Child," "Violet is Blue," and "House of Teeth" offer that immersive reading experience.
"I've always been fascinated by the gap between what people present to the world and what's happening underneath," Anne explained.
The women in the books are not saints. "That's what makes them real. That's what makes us root for them," Anne said. "These are stories about finding our way home, even when home is broken."
"Violet Is Blue" will be released this June, and "House of Teeth" will follow in 2026. Attend Ann's book signing at Kirkwood Library on Sunday, June 29th.