The Secret of Rainy | Book Review Video
In this brief author introduction, Leslie Hooten presents her novel The Secret of Rainy Days. She explains that the story is set in the fictional small Southern town of E‑Rob, Alabama (the word “boar” spelled backwards) and follows three childhood friends—Bitt, Avery, and Winnet. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, funeral casseroles, and a whimsical motif called “lucky dust.” Hooten describes the emotional core of the book as a meditation on memory, the meaning of home, and the question of where one’s lucky dust resides. She hints at the relational tension when Bitt meets Avery on a tragic day, creating a love‑triangle that forces Bitt to choose between the two friends. The tone is conversational and playful, ending with a light‑hearted laugh.
