Book 26 of 2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Song of the Blue Bottle Tree By: India Hayford Thanks to @tandemcollectiveglobal for allowing me to be a part of this readalong and introducing me to this amazing book! Genevieve returns to her childhood home in rural Arkansas in 1967 after years in exile and living under a new name. She can talk to ghosts — and maybe snakes — and carries the weight of a traumatic past filled with abuse. Her only fond memory is of her grandmother, and it’s that connection that brings her back. As she reconnects with family and meets others in town, she’s faced with new and old trauma. Told from multiple perspectives, the story blends Southern folklore, ghostly encounters, and the harsh realities of life in a struggling community. The Songs of the Blue Bottle Tree is haunting, lyrical, and unforgettable — a story you won’t want to put down. Growing up in the south, I love a good southern folklore. What about you? thesongofthebluebottletreereadalong @indiahayfordbooks @kensingtonbooks bookish alwaysreading booksbooksbooks readersofinstagram