A very happy UK pub day to my fabulous friend Hazel Gaynor. #BeforeDorothy, her ingenious retelling of the story of Aunt Em in the #wizardofoz, is out in paperback today. It's full of heart, tender and immersive. Not to be missed! #historicalfiction #retelling #newrelease #booksworthreading

We ARE in Kansas, Toto! Book Review for “Before Dorothy” by Hazel Gaynor. Summary: "The greatest journey is the one you least expect…Kansas 1932. When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home. But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.

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We ARE in Kansas, Toto! My #bookreview for #BeforeDorothy by @hazelgaynor.bsky.social, on my #bookblog now. This novel isn't about OZ, but rather Auntie Em, and her Depression Era journey in the prairies! #histficreadingchallenge
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"Before Dorothy" by Hazel Gaynor is a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" and tells the story of "Aunt Em" as she settles in Kansas and takes charge of her orphaned niece, Dorothy. #bookrecommendations #tbrlist #beforedorothy #hazelgaynor #retellings

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New book in the house - my order of #BeforeDorothy by @hazelgaynor.bsky.social

“Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home”

Out now with @harpercollins.bsky.social

Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor | Review Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor (June 2025) is described as an 'emotional and gripping historical novel of survival and sacrifice.'

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Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor | Review Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor (June 2025) is described as an 'emotional and gripping historical novel of survival and sacrifice.'

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Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor | Review Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor (June 2025) is described as an 'emotional and gripping historical novel of survival and sacrifice.'

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Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor | Review Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor (June 2025) is described as an 'emotional and gripping historical novel of survival and sacrifice.'

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Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor | Review Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor (June 2025) is described as an 'emotional and gripping historical novel of survival and sacrifice.'

'a sweeping tale'

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Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor | Review Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor (June 2025) is described as an 'emotional and gripping historical novel of survival and sacrifice.'

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Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor | Review Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor (June 2025) is described as an 'emotional and gripping historical novel of survival and sacrifice.'

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Celebrating Publication of #BeforeDorothy by @hazelgaynor.bsky.social w/ my #bookreview of this sweeping & atmospheric tale of strength & courage

Hazel Gaynor puts her own spin on this classic tale bringing us a vivid origin story of Emily Gayle (Auntie Em)

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5.0/5.0 stars - Highly recommend
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Book Review: Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor @hazelgaynor.bsky.social r (coming Jun 17, 2025, from Berkley Publishing @berkleypub.bsky.social ). A well-written, enjoyable Oz-adjacent novel. mcmaenza.blogspot.com/2025/05/book... #BeforeDorothy #NetGalley

A flat lay of a book, Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor, with the PR sheet

I'm clicking my 👠 with excitement❤️

TY to Harper Collins Ire for this gorgeous proof of #BeforeDorothy by @hazelgaynor.bsky.social 💛

✨️Coming June 19th✨️

Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure closer to home...

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Great start to a Wednesday – @HazelGaynor sent me sweeties! They're for breakfast, right? #BeforeDorothy #BooksWorthReading

It’s available for pre-order. https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/before-dorothy-hazel-gaynor

Ever since I first heard about this book, I’ve been longing to read it! It imagines the story of Aunt Em before Dorothy, before the tornado, before Oz. What a brilliant idea! And today this enticing cover has been revealed.
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