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Tori Whitaker

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I'm a writer and love reading or listening to books, doing a little cooking, and playing in the sunshine. I am the bestselling author of MILLICENT GLENN'S LAST WISH--my first novel that debuted when I was in my 60s. My second work of historical fiction (that has a contemporary timeline too!) is A MATTER OF HAPPINESS that publishes on November 8, 2022.

I was born in the suburbs of Cincinnati, mostly grew up in Indiana, spent a decade in metro-Detroit with my husband’s career, and now we reside outside of Atlanta. We’ve been married for forty-five years, and we feel blessed to be near our two sons and their families.

I graduated from Indiana University, where I studied marketing and English. I am also retired from an executive role at a nationa ...more

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	Millicent Glenn's Last Wish 3.93 avg rating — 11,290 ratings — published 2020 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Audiobook Update (Plus a Bonus)

Ahh . . . yes, I’ve been listening to audiobooks—either because it best fits my schedule (you know, I can multitask) or because the language is so beautiful I just love to hear it pass through my ears. BONUS: Linked below is also my first post about audiobooks from back in 2017, when I carried boxed CDs in my car!

So, here’s is a hodgepodge of titles I’ve tapped into lately:

Bury Our Bones in the Mi

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Tori Whitaker is now friends with Melanie Sumner
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Tori Whitaker entered a giveaway The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline (Goodreads Author) 100 copies available, ends on January 05, 2026 Enter to win »
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Tori Whitaker rated a book it was amazing We Are Made of Stars by Rochelle B. Weinstein (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book has the perfect premise: three couples and a mother/daughter duo check into a North Carolina mountain resort for a week-long get-away. Some are already friends; others are strangers. Together they savor gourmet dinners and hike trails with ...more
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Tori Whitaker rated a book it was amazing The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
During WWII, more than 40 places in Tuscany were used to safeguard Florentine masterpieces. This is the tale of one such villa where 200+ artworks were stored. Thirteen-year-old Stella and her friend Sandro secretly marvel at the hidden treasures--in ...more
Jun 03, 2025 05:20AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Tori Whitaker rated a book it was amazing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This tale is inspired by the real life of a midwife named Martha Ballard in late-1700s Maine, based on her extraordinary, preserved diary entries. Ballard is smart, strong, skilled . . . and has known pain of her own. Her story follows her search to ...more
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Tori Whitaker rated a book it was amazing The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sarah Penner never fails to bring original, compelling stories. This dual timeline novel is set on the lovely Amalfi Coast of Italy. The early 1800s thread brings female witches who can control the sea to their desires--yet danger is ever present for ...more
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Tori Whitaker rated a book it was amazing The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
During WWII, more than 40 places in Tuscany were used to safeguard Florentine masterpieces. This is the tale of one such villa where 200+ artworks were stored. Thirteen-year-old Stella and her friend Sandro secretly marvel at the hidden treasures--in ...more
Jun 02, 2025 02:04PM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Tori Whitaker and 23 other people liked Dayle (the literary llama)'s review of Atmosphere: "Maybe 4.75 Stars if I’m getting picky… but dude, that story had me in all the emotions without excessive dramatics. Quietly and powerfully built. It was beautiful. “She can see the past, but it is now tinged with the excruciating inevitability of the " Read more of this review »
May 08, 2025 06:41PM · see review
Tori Whitaker and 26 other people liked Amy K's review of Atmosphere: "An astronaut love story by Taylor Jenkins Reid was not on my bingo card for 2025, but let’s give it a whirl, shall we? Update 12/21/24 upon finishing the book: I have never, ever been this fucked up by a book. I cried so hard and so long for the last " Read more of this review »
May 08, 2025 06:39PM · see review
Tori Whitaker made a comment on The Bookish Elf’s review of Atmosphere " What an insightful review. I can’t wait to read the book. "
May 08, 2025 06:37PM · see review

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“The whole of one's life need not be defined on the grounds of one decision. While good may come when others support you and affirm you and even forgive you, you will never be complete unless these things you provide for yourself.”
― Tori Whitaker, Millicent Glenn's Last Wish

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“While good may come when others support you and affirm you and even forgive you, you will never be complete unless these things you provide for yourself.”
― Tori Whitaker, Millicent Glenn's Last Wish

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“Ford sent company investigators to where employees lived to ensure they had clean homes and bank savings accounts, and weren’t prone to drunkenness or mistreating their wives.”
― Tori Whitaker, A Matter of Happiness

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The Flicker of Old Dreams

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A Place for Us

by Fatima Farheen Mirza

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The Dog Stars

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9 votes, 13.8%

A Study in Charlotte

by Brittany Cavallaro

7 votes, 10.8%

The Cold Millions

by Jess Walter

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A Gracious Plenty

by Sheri Reynolds

5 votes, 7.7%

Millicent Glenn's Last Wish

by Tori Whitaker

5 votes, 7.7%

The Ragged Edge of Night

by Olivia Hawker

4 votes, 6.2%

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