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The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

By: Edward Kelsey Moore
Narrated by: Pamella D'Pella, Adenrele Ojo
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Publisher's summary

Meet Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean in the New York Times best-selling novel....

Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat is home away from home for this inseparable Plainview, Indiana, trio. Dubbed "The Supremes" by high school pals in the tumultuous 1960s, they weather life’s storms together for the next four decades. Now, during their most challenging year yet, dutiful, proud, and talented Clarice must struggle to keep up appearances as she deals with her husband’s humiliating infidelities. Beautiful, fragile Barbara Jean is rocked by the tragic reverberations of a youthful love affair. And fearless Odette engages in the most terrifying battle of her life while contending with the idea that she has inherited more than her broad frame from her notorious pot-smoking mother, Dora.

Through marriage, children, happiness, and the blues, these strong, funny women gather each Sunday at the same table at Earl’s diner for delicious food, juicy gossip, occasional tears, and uproarious banter.

With wit and love, style and sublime talent, Edward Kelsey Moore brings together four intertwined love stories, three devoted allies, and two sprightly earthbound spirits in a big-hearted debut novel that embraces the lives of people you will never forget.

©2013 Edward Kelsey Moore (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Edward Kelsey Moore has written a novel jam-packed with warmth, honesty, wit, travail, and just enough madcap humor to keep us giddily off-balance. It teems with memorable characters, chief among them Odette, as unlikely and irresistible protagonist as we are likely to meet. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat is that rare and happy find: a book that delivers not only good story, but good company." (Leah Hager Cohen, author of The Grief of Others)
"What a delight and a privilege it is to be among the earliest readers of this breathtaking debut. The supremely gifted, supremely entertaining, and supremely big-hearted Edward Kelsey Moore has conjured up the story of an entire community and, at its sparkling center, a trio of memorable heroines. How I long to have Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean on speed-dial! At least I'll be able to brag that I knew them before they hit the big time...as I can promise you they will." (Julia Glass, author of Three Junes and The Widower's Tale)

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Good story, love the characters and their stories. I wa sorry when this story was over.

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Oustanding Read

Would you listen to The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat again? Why?

Yes I will definitely read in the future, this book is a page turner and so beautifully written. This is my first read by author l love this book and look forward to reading more books for author.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat?

the miracle under the walnut tree.

Which scene was your favorite?

wow not fair to name one but I will see the walnut tree.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The novel made me laugh and yes I did get a little teary eyed.

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Can't go wrong reading this one.

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Excellent

Great humor and imagination and kept me thoroughly entertained and wanting more - I look forward to Edward Kelsey Moore's next book!

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Kept me reading...

Would you listen to The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat again? Why?

no, I usually don't read books more than once. There are too many out there to read.

What other book might you compare The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat to and why?

Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias. Same strong female charaters and lifelong friendships. They stand by each other through thick and thin.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Funny, Sad, Engaging....a must see!!

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I want to be a Supreme!

Loved the characters. Reader did fabulous job with all the voices. Laughed out loud numerous times. Found myself grieving their losses and celebrating their victories. Such a fun visit to Leaning Tree and Earl’s All You Can Eat. Didn’t want the story to end.

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Just Delightful!

This book paints a picture of beautiful, joyful, sorrowful, ridiculous, loving, richly intense Black America. The story is truly entertaining, as is the wonderful performance of the reader. Two thumbs way up! 👍🏾👍🏾

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Fun story for a rainy day

I really enjoyed the story with all the quirky characters. It was both funny and serious and just right with a cup of coffee.
I didn't care for the narrator, however. She just sounded like she was, well, reading a book.

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so God

great story about friendship.. love it.. can't wait for the movie. Get this book. worth the credit.

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Loved the story and can't wait until the Hulu movie comes out to see if how I envisioned comes to life.

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Tearful Comedy

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! This book is an inspiration for the time period. I loved how the author wrote all the characters which brought them to life.

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