Southern Charm and a Mystery: ‘Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go to Funerals’

In Sharon Mondragon’s cozy novel, a Georgia girl helps her ailing but formidable grandmother stay connected to her community.
Southern Charm and a Mystery: ‘Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go to Funerals’
"Grandma Ruth Doesn't Go to Funerals," by Sharon J. Mondragon.
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“Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go to Funerals” is one of those books I decided to read just because of the title. I mean, how could you go wrong with a title like that? Luckily, it turned out to be a good choice. Sharon J. Mondragon’s novel is an enjoyable, cozy story about a dutiful Southern granddaughter helping her bedridden relative stay connected, and then stumbling into a treasure trove of family drama.

“Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go to Funerals” is told from the viewpoint of a young woman named Sarah Elizabeth McCready. She lives in the fictional small town of  Raeburne’s Ferry, Georgia, and is “Grandma Ruth’s favorite granddaughter.”

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Adam H. Douglas is an award-winning full-time freelance writer and author of over 20 years. His work has appeared internationally in publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, MyPerfectMortgage, and many more. His creative works tend toward speculative fiction and horror fantasy. He lives in beautiful Prince Edward Isand, Canada with his wife of 30 years and his dogs and kitties.