I finished reading all, but the new short chapter (The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse #6.5), of Flavia de Luce’s mystery novels this past week. I have been on a mystery bender for two weeks. I can’t explain why and I won’t bore you with yet another review of Badley’s novels. I just loved sinking into his setting and following Flavia on her adventures. Enough said!
Once I finished those I search my digital library for the books I have been meaning to read and found lurking in the corner Jo Knowles book See You at Harry’s. I have enjoyed Knowles other books Jumping off Swings and Living with Jackie Chan. There have lots of review of this book but I just had not read it yet. 
It began as I expected with Jo building a strong character connection and then about mid way through it took a leap I did not see coming. It is a book you laugh with, a book you understand and a book you cry with.
Knowles has the ability to make a family come alive, to help us see and feel exactly what her characters are thinking and feeling. I won’t spoil it for you – just know it is a read with lots of emotions and room for lots of discussions about family, growing up and acceptance of our selves and others. It is about love.
Words from JL 
This book has been on my TBR list for too long. Maybe this year.
I agree with everything you’ve said about See You At Harry’s, Joanne. What a marvelous story, & what a shock. Happy New Year!
I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to discover from you here, that Alan Bradley has a new Flavia book. I have been an ardent fan since the first novel. I’m now waiting for it to become available at the library! I really enjoyed See You At Harry’s. I also cried a lot when I read it.