Bees in June
A Novel
by Elizabeth Bass Parman
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Pub Date Sep 02 2025 | Archive Date Oct 03 2025
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Description
Uncle Dixon always told Rennie to tell the bees everything, but somewhere along the way, Rennie forgot. Now, with her life at its lowest, she begins to see the bees in a new light. Will she believe again in the magic of the hives, and will she listen as the bees try to guide her home?
It's 1969, and the town of Spark Tennessee, is just as excited about the moon landing as the rest of the country. Rennie Hendricks is grieving and trying to heal from the unimaginable loss of her infant son. She had hoped a child would repair the cracks in her marriage to her husband, Tiny, but the tragedy has only served to illuminate his abusive character. Trying to relieve some of the financial stress that inflames Tiny's anger, Rennie accepts a position cooking at the local diner. Hidden away in a kitchen making delicious food, she rediscovers the joy she finds in cooking for others, and as she spends more time with her new boss, she realizes there are more options for women than she thought possible.
One of the benefits of her new job is that she can bring meals to her beloved Uncle Dixon, the man who practically raised her along with her late Aunt Eugenia, a woman unkindly labeled as a witch by most of the town. What those people didn't understand is that Eugenia was a healer and connected to power they couldn't grasp.
Rennie thinks her elderly uncle is confused when he talks about communicating with his bees, but then she starts to see them glow, leading her toward safety time and time again. Could it be that these bees, discovered long ago by her Aunt Eugenia, are magical and trying to tell her something? And what about the new neighbor, Ambrose Beckett, who seems to understand the bees too. Is he being truthful about why he has moved to Spark, or is there more to him than meets the eye?
Hope-filled and infused with magical realism, Bees in June captures Rennie's journey back to her true self, creating a rewarding life that the bees showed her was possible if she only believed in herself and the magic that surrounds her.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781400342600 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 352 |
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Featured Reviews
Lori P, Reviewer
I knew that when i seen this book it was going to be good.
This quote reminds me of a saying that I used to say and still do. " If we were all the same this would be a boring world."
“God gave us a beautiful world and filled it with all manner of things for our delight. But if everything stayed the same, if we never lost anything or anyone we loved, we’d stop being thankful for what we’ve been given.
Oh my this certainly gives you a lot to think about doesn't it? Remmie's uncle certainly is a wise man.
These characters were a joy in getting to know and quite the story they have too!
I simply couldn't put this book down it was very good.
I'm giving this book 5 stars. I wish I could give it more. I highly recommend
My thanks for a copy of this beautiful story.
You'll need a box of tissues nearby.
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
linda b, Reviewer
Why can’t I give more than 5 stars?
Just finished BEES IN JUNE by Elizabeth Bass Parham.
Wow just wow! I loved this story about Rennie and her family! She has love surrounding her with great family and friends as she navigates death of an infant and domestic violence. She is guided by her Aunt’s beloved bees. The bees have a voice in the story! Elizabeth has captured this magic and woven a sweet tale of resilience. You’ll love it too!
Look carefully at the cover! It’s just perfect!
This book is not out until September 2, 2025 but Elizabeth’s debut novel, The Empress of Cooke County, is out now so don’t wait to enjoy her writing.
Thank you to author for an ARC for my Beyond the Pages Book Club AND to Netgalley for an early ebook.
Elizabeth Bass Parman
#NetGalley
@harpermusebooks
Dawne M, Reviewer
What a beautiful story of love and loss and some wonderful bees. I started and finished this book in one day and did not want it to end!!! This is the second book from Elizabeth Bass Parman and I absolutely love her story-telling and her beautiful writing!!!
Thank you Harper Muse and NetGalley for the honor to read and review this amazing book!!!
Amanda D, Reviewer
A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.
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