In Her Boots

As she turns 40, Rhett Gallagher’s life is full of adventure—or, it was, until everything falls apart. Her book, The Modern Pioneer Girl’s Guide to Life, has become so successful that she’s asked to appear on the Today Show. When she sees that her estranged mother is also a guest, she panics and she sends her best friend, Jasmine, to switch places with her. As Rhett’s book skyrockets in popularity and her Instagram gains thousands of followers, Rhett’s life becomes increasingly complicated, making her wonder if it’s time to share her true self with the world. Dell’Antonia (Chicken Sisters) has written a charming novel of a woman who must learn to accept herself and stand in her own right. Jesse Valinsky narrates the funny but insecure Rhett as well as the variety of townspeople, providing accents, personalities, and cadences unique to each character. Listeners will appreciate the depth of Rhett’s growth and her wry, often sarcastic, sense of humor. The recording also includes an author interview at the end that gives more perspective and provides a peek into the creative process.