Bookish Thursday - Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas
It's been cool and rainy here in North Carolina over the past few days. So it was the perfect time to read this collection of quirky, cozy short stories by Rhea Thomas, Let Birds Fly. This review is on behalf of WOW-Women on Writing.
Book Summary
Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas is a magical realism short story collection where the extraordinary sparks everyday lives toward transformation. Connected by Ripple Media, each of the fifteen characters navigates personal struggles, such as an impossible itch, a mercurial third eye, and hallucinating coffee. They discover hidden truths, purpose, or power. With whimsy and emotional depth, these stories explore identity, passion, and self-discovery through moments of enchantment that crack open ordinary reality. Let these tales remind you: sometimes, the most magical thing is becoming who you were always meant to be.
Publisher: Main Street Rag Publishing Company
ISBN-10: 978-1-964277-49-3
Print Length: 232 pages
Shopping Sites:
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/234299217-let-birds-fly
Main Street Rag: https://mainstreetragbookstore.com/product/let-birds-fly-rhea-thomas/
About the Author
Rhea Thomas lives in Austin, Texas where she works as a program manager in the digital media world. Her short stories have been published in multiple publications, including, most recently, The Fictional Café, Toasted Cheese and Does It Have Pockets. She spends her free time hoarding books, walking her stubborn Labrador retriever, playing games with her sons, kayaking and swimming in rivers, searching for mysteries and writing short stories that explore magical moments in the mundane. Her first book, a collection of short stories, is due out in August 2025, and she’s currently working on a literary mystery novel.
You can find her online at:
https://www.facebook.com/rheathomasauthor
https://www.instagram.com/rheatellstales/
And now my opinion...
These days, anything which is warm and cozy and feel good makes me happy. There is enough stress and 'crazy' out there in the world these days. So this book was a great escape.
The stories center around a central cast of characters who work at the same company for the most part. What is delightful is the magical realism thrown in. While I really don't want my avocado to talk to me, it would be cute to have it running around on my kitchen counter.
Another thing I really enjoyed about the book is that it is a series of short stories. It is easy to read one story, have a quick giggle and a moment of reflection on the story and then put it down to savor another story the next day. Or you can binge read while curled up on the couch with a mug of hot tea or coffee.
My recommendation is to have this book handy for a feel-good read when needed. Even a repeat read would bring a smile to your face. But don't take my opinion, check out these...
Blog Tour Calendar
October 13 @ The Muffin
Join us at the Muffin as we celebrate the launch of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas. We interview the author and give you a chance to win a copy of the book.
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
October 14 @ Kaecey McCormick's blog
Visit Kaecey's blog for a guest post by Rhea Thomas on how to look for sparks of creativity during your day.
https://www.kaeceymccormick.com/blog
October 16 @ A Wonderful World of Words
Visit Joy's blog for an excerpt from Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/
October 18 @ Nicole Writes About Stuff
Visit Nicole's Substack for a feature of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas in her weekly feature, 3 Things on a Saturday Night.
https://nicolepyles.substack.com/
October 20 @ Author Anthony Avina's blog
Visit Anthony's blog for his review of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
https://www.authoranthonyavina.com
October 22 @ Sarandipity
Visit Sara's blog for her interview with Rhea Thomas on her short story collection, Let Birds Fly.
October 24 @ CC King Blog
Visit Caitrin's blog for a guest post by Rhea Thomas on Let Birds Fly.
https://www.caitrincking.com/blog
October 25 @ Nicole Writes About Stuff
Revisit Nicole's blog for Rhea Thomas' contribution to 3 Things on a Saturday Night
https://nicolepyles.substack.com/
October 27 @ Tracey Lampley's blog
Visit Tracey's blog for a guest post by Rhea Thomas about tips on reaching your ideal audience through social media.
https://www.traceylampley.com/guest-author-posts
October 30 @ Knotty Needle
Visit Judy's blog for her review of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com
October 31 @ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read
Join Karen for her review of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
https://guatemalapaula.blogspot.com/
November 1 @ Boots, Shoes, and Fashion
Stop by Linda's blog for her interview with Rhea Thomas about her short story collection, Let Birds Fly.
https://bootsshoesandfashion.com
November 2 @ Chapter Break
Visit Julie's blog for her review of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
November 3 @ Word Magic
Visit Fiona's blog for a post by Rhea Thomas, including tips on titling your stories.
https://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com/
November 4 @ Author Anthony Avina's blog
Visit Anthony's blog again for a blog post by Rhea Thomas on why she started writing short stories.
https://www.authoranthonyavina.com
November 6 @ Knotty Needle
Stop by Judy's blog again for her response to our tour-themed prompt about magical moments in her life.
https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com
November 7 @ CK Sorens' Instagram
Carrie reviews Rhea Thomas ' short story collection Let Birds Fly on her Instagram page.
https://instagram.com/ck_sorens
November 7 @ Cassie's Page
Cassie reviews Rhea Thomas ' short story collection Let Birds Fly on her Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D2cYrrc3d/
November 10 @ A Storybook World
Visit Deirdra's blog for her feature of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
https://www.astorybookworld.com/
November 12 @ Sarandipity
Don't miss a guest post by Rhea Thomas about tips on reaching your audience through social media.
November 15 @ Teatime and Books
Visit Janet's blog for a spotlight of Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
http://www.teatimeandbooks76.blogspot.com
November 16 @ CK Sorens' Newsletter
Don't miss Carrie's newsletter that features Let Birds Fly by Rhea Thomas.
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