Anywhen

by Beth Duke

When Baezy (rhymes with daisy) is born in 2069—on the exact centennial of Woodstock—she enters a world where peace, art, and advanced AI finally coexist in harmony. But her heart has always belonged to the the music, the rebellion, the kaleidoscope of humanity that defined the original 1969 festival.

And she has a secret reason for wanting to go back.

Baezy’s great-great-great-grandmother, Kelly Adams, was a pioneering AI researcher whose breakthroughs shaped Baezy’s utopian future. Her family reveres Kelly as a legend… but a legend Baezy aches to know personally. When a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel back in time appears, she grabs it—and lands in the mud, music, and magic of Woodstock.

What she doesn’t expect?
Jack Warren—a charming, draft-age high school math teacher with soulful eyes, a stubborn streak, and a future clouded by war. He’s trouble for the timeline…and even more trouble for her heart.

As three days of peace and music unfold, Baezy faces an impossible protect history, or rewrite it for love. Saving Jack could unravel the world she comes from. Leaving him behind might shatter her.

Blending time-travel adventure, historical fiction, and a sweeping love story, Anywhen explores destiny, family, and the brave, messy, beautiful ways love can echo across generations. Perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Back to the Future, and anyone who knows a great story is timeless.

If you

Time-travel romanceStrong female leads1960s nostalgia and Woodstock historyTwist-of-fate love storiesUplifting, hopeful sci-fi
…you’ll fall in love with ANYWHEN.

“Beth Duke delivers a heartfelt tribute to the time, with well-developed characters that feel real. Her research is impeccable and the storyline flows naturally. I loved it!”
—Officially RECOMMENDED by Kirkus “Our GET IT!”
—Winner of the 2025 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award General Fiction Medal
★★★★★ Five Stars from Publisher’s Weekly’s Readers’ Favorite and The US Review of Books

Genres: Historical Fiction

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 14, 2024

About the author

Beth Duke is an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author and the recipient of numerous honors for her fiction on two continents.

She is eyeing the other five.

Her book TAPESTRY was the Bronze Medal Winner in Southern Fiction in Publishers' Weekly's 2020 Readers Choice Awards, an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2020 International Book Awards, and a Five Star Readers' Favorite Award Winner.

Country music superstar Randy Owen said, "Beth Duke's works are as real as grits and gravy in The South, and her usage of her Southern English has the taste of Mama's biscuits."

Beth lives in the mountains of her native Alabama with her husband, Jay, and an assortment of dogs including a recently-rescued coonhound named Daisy who has stolen her heart. Beth is the adoring and proud mother of Jason and Savannah. She is a constant reader, travel aficionado, and likes to pretend she’s in baking competitions.

She also finds great joy in joining book clubs for discussion (usually via Zoom). If your group would like to schedule a date, please email beth@bethduke.com.

Her books DELANEY'S PEOPLE, DON'T SHOOT YOUR MULE, IT ALL COMES BACK TO YOU, TAPESTRY, and DARK ENOUGH TO SEE THE STARS are all love letters to her home state.

Reviews

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4.25 stars)


When I saw the blurb for this book, I immediately wanted to check it out. And i’m so glad I did, because I really enjoyed it! The story involves a young woman in the year 2101, who was born in 2069, the significance of which is that year was the 100th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music Festival. She and her mother are ardent fans of the music of that era and know a lot about the festival itself. When she gets a chance to time travel to a time and place of her choice (the technology is still a bit iffy but pretty good), she chooses to go to Woodstock! In addition to being obsessed with the event itself, she wants to go there so she can meet her many-times-grandmother, Kelly, who attended and became a famous mathematician, one of the very few female mathematicians at MIT at the time.

(Backstory for me is that I really, really wanted to go to Woodstock but I was home in NYC from college that summer and my parents would NOT allow it. I was SO jealous of a couple of my friends who were able to go! So in a funny way, this book finally took me there.)

Baezy (pronounced like Daisy) is named after Joan Baez, so you can see how besotted her mother was with Woodstock and its music. Sarah’s society is very different from what we know - lots of advancements in AI, climate control, and many other things. While I wouldn’t particularly enjoy some of the constraints of her society in 2101, other aspects sounded great, like being able to learn a new language very quickly. Baezy takes advantage of this and learns the slang of 1969; she adopts the name Sarah and finds herself at Woodstock in period-appropriate clothing.

Sarah’s/Baezy’s adventures at Woodstock were so much fun to read. I laughed every time she mangled a slang term or American English expression. I loved her growing relationship with Jack, Kelly’s friend and fellow mathematician (he’s a teacher). It was also a lot of fun to revisit so many musical artists so familiar to me.

Thank you to The Art of Dixie and Zooloo’s Book Tours for the opportunity to read a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

["Avonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

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ANYWHEN by Beth Duke is a mash-up of genres; time travel, historical fiction, romance, and sci-fi all centered around time traveler, Baezy, who assumes the name and identity of Sarah while in the past.

Baezy was born in 2069, which is the centennial of the legendary Woodstock Music Festival and is named after the singer Joan Baez. Baezy is excited that for her birthday in 2101, her mother has arranged a three day TIP (Time Insertion Protocol) for her to travel back to Woodstock in the year 1969 not only for the live performances she has studied and loves, but to also meet her three times over grandmother on her maternal side, Kelly Adams, who was a brilliant mathematician at MIT and an originator of AI.

While Baezy’s time insertion does not go exactly as planned, she is able to find the group of six that have gone to Woodstock together including Kelly. Baezy is very excited to meet Kelly, but their interactions lead to problems. Her naivety, beauty, and lack of complete understanding of 1969 slang and sayings leads her into conflict with Kelly’s group except for Jack, who is a teacher and sympathetic to Baezy’s differences. Baezy hopes to avoid the others and just enjoy the rest of the Woodstock performances with Jack, but every decision she makes could lead to future changes she could never anticipate.

I enjoyed the mixed genre plot throughout this story very much. The time travel, the futuristic Unity and the historic Woodstock, also with discussions of the Vietnam war were all well written. Unity may have no war or hunger, but it is still not a future I would hope for. The scenes of Woodstock are entertaining and nostalgic. I loved Baezy and her emotional awakening and evolution throughout the story, it was Kelly and the females in the travel group that I found immature for their ages and off-putting, so much so that I almost put the book down for good. I am glad I carried on though for the remainder of Baizy’s storyline.

This is a story that will capture many differing types of genre readers and satisfy them all.

[greta · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5

— anywhen by beth duke

first of all, thank you to book publicity services for providing me a copy of this book! it was definitely a great time.

🦇 the more i read, the more fascinated and intrigued i felt whilst reading the story. since it was set up to be during 2101 and 1969, you could see how it'd be quite fun time lines to compare lol.
🦇 i really liked the characters, they were definitely flashed out and you could tell the author already had a clear idea of what was gonna happen in her book. at the end of it they also grew as people and i appreciated that.
🦇 bless sarah though, she was such a sweetie tackling all these issues at the festival plus managing to somehow befriend the group, or more importantly, her distant ancestor. it was quite interesting to see it unfold.
🦇 i absolutely loved all these different ideas about life from 2101 and compare it to modern day. how great some of that would be in real life! living up to 150 years wouldn't be that bad lol.
🦇 i did find the music groups a tad boring to read about and the other thing that bugged me a bit was that drugs were being mentioned a lot in the story regarding the festival. it got a bit pretentious.
🦇 i also didn't expect the story to be about a love triangle which was... weird to put it lightly. i thought this story would be mainly about sarah's and kelly's relationship and exploring that but it turned out to be a complety different thing in the 2/2 part of the book. i'm still not sure how i feel about sarah being with jack lol. they were cute but at the same time i feel icky.
🦇 i wanted to know more about year 2101 and spend more time there since i found it so fascinating. it was so different and unique, the way things were done.
🦇 i thought the ending betwen sarah and kelly was sweet, but the situation with jackson wasn't what i would've preferred even though i know why it was done.
🦇 in any case, i still liked this book and recommend reading it if you love time travel and historical fiction stories. especially if you're interested in woodstock festival from 1969!

[ELIZABETH C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baezy is a heroine you instantly root for bold, curious, and beautifully human. When she meets Jack, a young man days away from Vietnam, their connection sparks a story that defies time itself. Their love feels so real, so vulnerable, that you can’t help but wish history would bend just to let them have their happy ending.

Anywhen reminds us that some moments and some loves are too powerful to be contained by time. It’s heartfelt, imaginative, and unforgettable. If you loved The Time Traveler’s Wife or Back to the Future, this book belongs on your shelf immediately.

[Linz_loves_books (Semi-Hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such an interesting concept and fun book to read! The story had a little bit of everything in it: romance, historical fiction, and sci-fi. Anywhen follows Baezy who was born in 2069 on the centennial of the Woodstock Music Festival. Her mother even named her after a singer, Joan Baez. For her birthday in 2101, she is sent back in time to 1969 during the Woodstock festival, so she can experience all the things she loves from that time as well as to meet her grandmother (who happens to be a mathematician wizard at MIT and the originator of AI).

I loved reading about the future that Baezy lives in but also the past. I love stories of time travel, especially when they are done well. It was a lot of fun going on this journey with the main character and seeing how she develops along the ride. I had a lot of fun and laughs as I was reading. Anywhen is a story unlike anything I have ever read with the mix of so many genres, but I had such a great time reading it.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anywhen is an entertaining dual timeline story, that brings science fiction and historical fiction together, spanning the Woodstock festival in 1969 to the future of 2101.

Baezy lives in 2101, in the community of Unity, where AI and geneticists have created the perfect utopian society free of disease, hunger, and where the people have life spans that reach to 150 years old. Kelly is Baezy’s distant relative, and she is working at MIT in 1969, and on the cusp of creating the technology that leads to Baezy’s utopian society.

I really loved that the setting for Kelly’s background was Alabama, since I am from Alabama as well. She is working in a field dominated by men during this time period, and the sexism of her superior is touched on during the story. Kelly’s character is very serious and focused on her work, so most of the descriptions the book gives us of Woodstock is from
the people she traveled with. I actually wanted to see a more in depth look into what she was working on and her experiences in the field of computer technology, as a woman, during this time period.

Baezy is allowed to travel back in time to meet Kelly during Woodstock, but things don’t go as planned. Kelly doesn’t believe Sarah’s (Baezy’s cover name in the past) story that she is from the future and a very distant relative of Kelly’s. Sarah’s character is quite naive during this part of the story, which I expected due to her sheltered life in Unity. I did not expect the love triangle story line with Jack, and found myself wishing that it would have been left out to focus more on Kelly and Baezy’s relationship.

I think Duke poses some great food for thought with this story. Baezy believes her society to be perfect because of the strides in technology, health, longevity of life, and genetic make up. But her time in the past, shows the things that her future society misses out on, such as falling in love, making your own choices, and (most importantly for me) chocolate and pizza. It raises the question, are humans ever truly happy with what we consider to be perfection, when it could mean we are missing out on certain other things.

If you love books with time travel, fun musical references to 1960s music, historical fiction references, and complex relationships then I would definitely recommend Anywhen.

Thank you to Book Publicity Services for providing me with an ebook copy of Anywhen, in return for my honest review.

[Siobhain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn’t sure what fully to expect from Anywhen since this was my first book by Beth Duke but I really enjoyed it once I got into it. It’s got a bit of everything including time travel which is something I enjoy in my media but feel sometimes it can easily fall into plot holes. Duke doesn’t do this though and I was able to follow along with the story and characters.

I did like how Duke explores bigger questions of AI and what ‘utopia’ might look like in today’s societies or rather future ones. The characters were all well developed and I did like the references to not only Woodstock but the 60s/70s.

I definitely think people who like a good time traveller tale will enjoy this one but it’s also bound to be enjoyed by sci-fi and historical fiction fans too. I certainly enjoyed it and will be checking Duke’s other work out too.

As always thank you to ZooLoo’s book Tours for the copy to review. My review is always honest, truthful and freely given.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story follows 2 timelines, that of Baezy in 2101 and of her grandmother, Kelly, in 1969 with Baezy time travelling back to 1969.

Where do I start?

This is an incredibly unique book that honestly makes you question everything and leaves you thinking.

In 2101, the world has developed to a point where artificial intelligence is very advanced, there's no war or hunger, and humans live much older disease-free.

The biggest question I had initially about this seemingly ultimate Utopia was... are people actually living? Everyone getting on and no one being hungry are obviously big positives given the world around us right now, but... having basically a food substitute/supplement for your tea rather than a proper meal to taste everything properly seems... depressing to me.

The format of the novel is also very interesting, with Beth choosing to use diary entries and 3rd person chapters to tell the story. Both come together brilliantly, either the diary options only making us more intrigued.

The story is full of surprises, and I really enjoyed being a part of Beazy's journey. Woodstock was fun and vibrant, and I coils imagine being there at that time, too!

The writing is lovely and flows well, so you can easily lose yourself in the story with the characters.

A lovely book!

[Maura · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

Born on the centennial anniversary of Woodstock in the year 2069, Beezy enjoys learning about its history. She is especially interested to learn that one of her ancestors, Kelly, was in attendance at the concert. As a birthday present, Baezy’s mother arranges a time-travel opportunity for her. Baezy of course chooses to travel to Woodstock and meet Kelly.

Unfortunately, Baezy’s visit doesn’t quite go according to plan. Her and Kelly get along like oil and water. Baezy chooses to enjoy the concert with one of Kelly’s friends, Jack, instead. She then must prepare herself to return home.

I found the premise of this novel to be quite interesting. The time travel component is always intriguing as well as the introduction of a family member. It was evident that the author did her research about Woodstock. Parts of the dialogue and descriptions did seem to drag out, though, making for a slower read. I didn’t enjoy Kelly’s character although that may have been an intentional component.

Thank you to @bookpublicityservices for an ebook of this title.

[Selah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Librarything and the publisher for offering me a copy of Anywhen for review. This author has a beautiful writing style that I can appreciate. Overall, I loved this book. Time travel and all. Our time in Woodstock felt to drag on, but once we got past that, and all the time before that, felt amazing. I really connected with the characters, even the unlikeable ones. I got it. This book was well executed. I really want to try a nourish cube now. My only critiques would be that Jack felt one dimensional for him being the main love interest for Baezy, and the time insertion to Woodstock felt long and dragged me out of the story for awhile. I put the book down because of it.

[Neil S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beth Duke writes with grace, intelligence, and a deep respect for both her characters and her readers. Anywhen is a rare novel that balances imagination with emotional truth, and history with heart.
The choices Baezy faces are profound, and the love story unfolds with quiet strength rather than spectacle. This is storytelling done right — researched, intentional, and filled with soul.
Books like Anywhen remind us that great fiction doesn’t shout — it resonates.

[Anas Attic Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anywhen by Beth Duke
Narrated by Amy McFadden
Historical Scifi Romance. Stands alone.
I was sent a surprise paperback of the book for review, but purchased the audiobook and KU book myself instead. All reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links.

"While you were playing, you could feel the presence of invisible time travelers from the future who had come back to see Woodstock."-- actual quote from Jerry Garcia, co-founder of The Grateful Dead

There couldn’t have been a book more up my alley than Anywhen by Beth Duke . If I could time travel to any moment, it would be Woodstock—I’ve said that my whole adult life. At least six of my top ten favorite bands played there, even though I was only two at the time. I remember reading a YA book about a kid who traveled back to Woodstock about ten years ago and loving it. So when I saw Anywhen was an adult book with a similar premise? I was all in.

Besides being a bit of a hippie, I’m obsessed with space and the future. Anywhen brought those worlds together in the best way.

Baezy (rhymes with Daisy) was born in 2069, the 100th anniversary of Woodstock. That year, a wave of Woodstock nostalgia swept the country, introducing the music to a whole new generation. She was named after Joan Baez, and her great-great-great-grandmother, Kelly Adams—who later became a legendary AI pioneer—had actually gone to Woodstock. The stories were passed down through their family like folklore.

When Baezy is given a 3-day TIP (Time Insertion Protocol) for her birthday, she chooses to go back in time to Woodstock to meet Kelly and experience the festival herself. She studies up on the slang, borrows her mom’s vintage clothes, and heads off, ready for the trip of a lifetime.

In 2101, Baezy lives in a supposedly utopian society. There’s no weather, no war, everyone looks the same, and meals are engineered cubes that regulate hormones. People live to 150, but to me everything feels sterile and controlled.

When she travels to Woodstock, things go wrong immediately. She is transported to the middle of a pond and is rescued by a young man named Jack, who happens to be part of her great-great-great-grandmother’s group. Baezy (going by “Sarah” in her cover story) is so naive, so beautiful, her slang is so awkward, and her story is so outrageous that Kelly (the g-g-g-grandmother), who is absolutely NOT a hippie and is busy working on complex math algorithms instead of enjoying the festival, takes an instant dislike to her and thinks she is on drugs.

“Just let me tell you. And do not flip over your wig this time,” Sarah said. “First of all, you are working on the tiniest seed of what will become true artificial intelligence. I wasn’t pulling on your legs when I said your work is important. It will impact everyone in the world, everything in our lives. You’re at the very beginning of a revolution in computers. I’ve seen where it leads.”

It doesn’t help that Kelly has a quiet crush on Jack, who’s planning to dodge the draft by heading to Canada after the festival. When it becomes clear that Jack likes Sarah, Kelly’s resentment only grows.

Sarah spends the weekend enjoying every musical performance with Jack, and I loved reading about all the people she met and the shows they experienced together. The Woodstock setting was packed with accurate details, and it was so much fun to see a fictional character dropped into such a vividly real and well-researched portrayal. I adored Sarah and Jack, but Kelly and the rest of their group were kind of a-holes, and I was so disappointed for Baezy's sake.

So much more happens after Woodstock, but I don't want to even hint at spoilers, so you will have to read it yourself.

“I am yours always, anywhere and anywhen”

Likes:

•All of the detailed descriptions of Woodstock, the bands that played, and people they met.
•Learning about this future utopian society where everything is so “perfect” and homogenous.
•Lots of discussion about Vietnam and running to Canada.
•Accurate quotes and schedules from Woodstock. It was clearly researched well.
•A fun cameo of Steven Tyler in the audience at Woodstock.
•Told in three distinct parts, and I loved them all.
•The romance was unexpected, but I was happy there was one, and this would definitely be considered a romance novel.
•A completely unique story.
•Baezy’s (Sarah’s) funny way of using slang. The narrator did an amazing job with this!
•It was unpredictable.

Dislikes:

•I wasn’t thrilled with the love triangle aspect--Kelly secretly loved Jack, but Sarah and Jack were meant to be.
•There should have been more discussion about how every little thing she does can alter the future, like the Prime Directive if you’ve ever watched Star Trek.
•I was disappointed in Kelly.
•A crucial part of the story towards the end was skipped, and we were only quickly told about it after.

The Narration:
Amy McFadden knocked it out of the park. Listening to her use Baezy’s awkward 60’s slang that she learned in 2101 just made this listen so much better!

The Down & Dirty:
Honestly, my love of Woodstock may have influenced my rating a bit, but I can say without a doubt that this book will stick with me. In fact, while going through the e-book to find the quotes I flagged, I ended up reading it again.  It was so refreshing to read something truly unique in a sea of similar stories. Anywhen by Beth Duke blends future tech, 60s music, and time travel in the most perfect way—and it caters perfectly to my love for both high tech and the 60s. If you’ve ever wished you could go to Woodstock, this is your book. While I can’t give it a full five stars due to a few minor issues, it will still be one of my favorite reads of 2025 and beyond.

"After you play Woodstock on acid, nothing's a big deal anymore." - Carlos Santana

Rating: 4.5 Stars, 0 Heat, 4.5 Narration

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[Michelle Herzing · Rating 5 out of 5]

"While you were playing, you could feel the presence of invisible time travelers from the future who had come back to see Woodstock."--Jerry Garcia, co-founder of The Grateful Dead

When I read the synopsis of Anywhen by Beth Duke, I was completely obsessed with reading this novel, which is a melding of science fiction/time travel and historical fiction. Who wouldn't want to travel back in time to see Woodstock in person? The majority of the book takes place during the Woodstock Music and Art Fair of 1969, with segments intersecting from 2024 and 2101, as well. While I was alive in 1969, I was too young to really appreciate the historical importance of the Woodstock festival, though the music of the era and the documentary film made about the event have been some of my personal favorites, so the concept of Anywhen grabbed me immediately.

The book is a fun read, with a romance and conflicts that make it come alive. Sarah, Jack and Kelly are not what you'd think of as 'typical' Woodstock attendees; they don't quite fit the hippie mold, but are there to enjoy the music and, in Sarah's case, to meet one of their ancestors as well. A lot happens in the course of the festival, some of which has ramifications for the future. My emotional response to several events was a struggle, because I was not comfortable with the trickle down effects that might occur because of certain actions taken. Not insurmountable, but difficult for me to work through.

Beth Duke wrote this book especially for book clubs, and includes questions as an addendum. I can see that this novel would spark a fantastic discussion, and for those who meet in-person it would offer a number of ideas for great themed get-togethers. For readers who loved The Time Traveler's Wife, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, or The Midnight Library, Anywhen will be a delightful choice for yourself or your book club.
4.5 stars, rounded up.

Thank you to Book Publicity Services and Beth Duke for the gifted copy of Anywhen. The opinions in this review are my own.

[Sharon Rimmelzwaan · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I saw Beth Duke had a new book, I wanted to see how it compared to her previous books. I have read her previous three and enjoyed each and every one of them. 
Anywhen is such a unique story. One which has successfully interwoven different genres in a way that had me invested in Baezy and everything around her. Born in 2069, a hundred years since Woodstock. She gets an opportunity to time travel and decides Woodstock of 1969 is the place to be. It isn't all about Woodstock, though. She also wants to meet Kelly, her grandmother, so many greats removed ,of that time. 
Beth Duke tells the story over dual timelines. Woodstock is a vivid and vibrant place to be, and the future of 2101 is described with aplomb. AI and technological advances had me convinced this was it. Aside from the strong worldbuilding, there is the human side. This author can almost touch my soul in her storytelling, and Anywhen is no different. The balance of science with emotions is expertly managed. 
It made me think of the past, and if I could do the same as Baezy, where would I go and when? In fact, I was thinking about this long after I read Anywhen. For this to be the case, I know it left a deep impression on me. Futuristic but emotional and quite poignant. A book with more than just a story inside the pages.
Thanks to ZooLoo's Book Tours for my gifted ebook in order to write my honest review.

[WeLoveBigBooksAndWeCannotLie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you know anything about Woodstock?☮️
It was wayyyyy before my time, ok maybe not that long before my time, but I am aware that it was a music festival but that’s about all!
Anywhen by Beth Duke was a sweet and entertaining book! I don’t tend to read fantasy/sci fi, but I do love historic fiction, and I enjoyed the mix of both together!
The year is 2101 and Baezy has the opportunity to travel back to the iconic music festival in 1969 Woodstock! She’s always been fascinated by the music love and craziness that took place a hundred years before she was born. Beth Duke truly transports you back to this time and brings to life all the festivities!
I loved all the characters and appreciated Baezy’s moral choices she had to make!
Thank you @bookpublicityservices for this gifted copy!
Anywhen is available on Kindle Unlimited! It was published last month and you can find this on our Amazon storefront!🧜🏼‍♀️🌺

[callistoscalling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe it’s my age or perhaps it’s current events, but something in the air feels like there is a big change to our world is coming, like we are edging closer to a precipice. Beth Duke writes a strange glimpse into the future, one that seems impossible to wrap our mind around. Told in dual timelines , the future of 2101 juxtaposes the iconic summer of 1969, where Woodstock made history. When Baezy has the opportunity to time travel back to Woodstock and meet her grandmother, she takes the chance! Anywhen is a thought-provoking and deeply poignant novel that hits on the delicate balance between technological advancements and humanity, add in generational ties with Jimi Hendrix and you have one epic novel!

[Kelly Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t normally read science fiction books but I am so glad that I read this one! I love how the author smoothly goes between the past and the present and how she makes you feel like you are reliving Woodstock! She thoroughly entraps you into the book and I was pleasantly surprised the entire book! I highly recommend the read! Beth did an amazing job of making all the characters be so authentic and I love the time travel aspect of the book. It took me through all emotions and those are my favorite kind of reads!

[turnthepage · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is written in three parts.

After part one, I GASPED!
After part two, I SCREAMED!
After part three, I CRIED!

Beth Duke wrote this amazing novel filled with curveballs. The themes of Woodstock, time travel and romance do not usually mix together, but the author was able to make a masterpiece.

Five stars! Is there a second book coming soon??

[Kim Payne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Beth Duke's earlier books, and I've eagerly waited for more of the same from her. So, even though this book has a futuristic element (sci-fi isn't my choice genre), I was willing to try it because of the author's previous hitting the entertainment mark

But, overall, I was disappointed and thought about not finishing it several times (her earlier books I devoured nonstop). It took me over a week, in minute increments, to finish it.

I would have given this just 2 stars, but the last 25% of the book improved, so I bumped it to three stars. For me, at times, there was too much dialog at Woodstock. There was too much sharing long dialogs with fleeting strangers. I didn't get the sense of a packed, body-to-body, noisy crowd like historic photos of Woodstock show. It seemed the characters could navigate crowds too easily, find each other too easily, and converse above the noise too easily.

In particular, Jack's first letter from Canada to Kelly was so unrealistic. It wasn't written like a letter or even a male's journal entry, rather a timeline or part of the plot (i e., "red glass ashtray"). Also, Laura and Kelly's personalities and temperaments swing wildly and seemingly inconsistently throughout the book.

Sorry, Beth. I remain an ardent fan of your earlier works and frequently recommended them as favorites. This one could have been better.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Firstly, thank you to book publicity services for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

👍🏻 solid use of the time traveling theme! Strong balance of time spent in both time lines based upon plot of the book

👍🏻 part 2 and 3 are amazing! Characters become more the dimensional, but it does mean that part one is really a set up for future character development

I will admit that I was concerned that I wouldn’t enjoy the story while I was still in part one. There were moments that seemed predictable; however, I think this is more because of the standard trope of time travel. I do not think it is an indication of skill. The author did an amazing job of staying historically accurate with fictional characters. Part 2 and 3 were much more my speed and helped fully develop the characters and explore how they would respond as love and life move forward.

I would absolutely recommend this book to friends but would ask then to make it into part 2 before making a judgement on this book.

[Jasminegalsreadinglog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anywhen by Beth Duke takes readers on a fascinating journey through time, from the iconic Woodstock Festival of 1969 to a futuristic society in the 2100s. The story follows Sarah, who lives in a highly advanced future and dreams of visiting her ancestor, Kelly, during the Woodstock era. However, time travel proves far more complex than expected, raising the question: Can someone from the future observe the past without interfering and potentially altering it?

The premise of this book is truly unique, blending the nostalgic allure of the past with a vividly imagined future. The detailed depiction of the futuristic society is captivating, showcasing the author’s creativity and imagination. The storyline reminded me of certain Bollywood films and regional Indian movies that explore the concept of time travel in equally fascinating ways.

While the pacing in the first part of the book is a bit slow, it gains momentum in Part II, making it hard to put down. The ending is unexpected and surprising.

Thank you to Book Publicity Services for providing me with a physical copy of this book.

[Ashley P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anywhen is a book unlike any other ones I've read. It combines the fascination of time travel with the nostalgia of the 60's. I loved how Baezy/Sarah had this plan to go back to Woodstock to meet her great-great-great grandmother, Kelly, and that it goes completely array. She tries to fit in by learning the lingo of that time but everyone could sense that there was something different about her. The snippets about the famous Woodstock festival and real-life musicians like Santana, Steven Tyler, etc. were just so fun to read about. This story is a heart-warming look into both the past and the future and what happens when things don't go to plan.

[Trish • Wewineaboutbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this unique, time-travel romance set at Woodstock in 1969! The dual timelines and blend of sci-fi and historical fiction made this engaging and fun to read. The historic Woodstock backdrop offered a fascinating and sensory-rich experience into the past while exploring themes of identity, connection and emotional growth. While Baezy’s world is free from hunger, disease and many other issues, her glimpse into the 60’s shows just how emotionally detached her future world may be. While I wish Kelly and Baezy had more of a positive reunion, I understand Kelly’s jealousy and skepticism. I loved how the final few chapters gave closure and an ending I was hoping for!

[Lucas. J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anywhen is not just a novel it’s an experience. Beth Duke writes with a tenderness and confidence that makes every page feel intentional. The blend of time travel, history, and romance is seamless, and the emotional depth lingers long after the final chapter.
Baezy’s journey is beautifully human, and the love story at the heart of this book is both hopeful and heartbreaking in the best way. This is the kind of story that reminds you why books matter why stories endure. Beth Duke doesn’t just tell a tale; she invites you to feel it.
If you believe love can transcend time, Anywhen deserves a place on your shelf.

[Erin B SC · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was VERY different and really unique and creative. The writing is not incredibly sophisticated and there was quite a bit of dialogue that didn’t sit right with me, but the story itself covers a LOT of ground and will give you plenty to think about. This book would make a great discussion for a book club - there are several different topics from utopian society to AI to time travel to dig into. It was intriguing and I was always eager to pick it up to see where it would go. It also made me want to read more books about Woodstock.

[Richard Will · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading Anywhen feels like stepping into a living memory music in the air, history unfolding, and love standing bravely in the middle of it all. Beth Duke brings Woodstock, 1969, and time travel to life with such authenticity that you forget you’re reading fiction.
The romance is tender without being predictable, and the stakes feel real. Every choice matters. Every moment carries weight. This book is beautifully researched, emotionally grounded, and written with a storyteller’s heart.
Anywhen is timeless in every sense of the word.

[Debby Commander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part sci-fi, part historical fiction. Great for all the sci-fi and music lovers. Anywhen is a mix of Historical fiction, time travel, Woodstock era Music and if you like some romance this book is perfect genre mix. I always thought the chance to time travel would be so interesting but given the chance not sure what year I would want to go.

[Delina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baezy is born in 2069 and the world is perfect- at least as she sees it. Thanks to a gift from her mom, Baezy gets the opportunity to take a time travel trip! Fascinated with her great-great-great-grandmother, Kelly Adams, she choses to join her trip to the very first Woodstock!
Meeting up with Kelly is not exactly all that Beazy dreams it will be but there are a lot of surprises along the way that make Beazy question if her future self is really in a better place.

I enjoyed reading this book! My only complaint was I felt like Part 3 was rushed. Part 1 could have been trimmed down a bit (Woodstock was interesting but didn't need to be so detailed!) and more Part 3. Overall, if you are a fan of Woodstock, the 1960's or time travel- give this a read!

[Tula · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured Anywhen by Beth Duke. This is a must read. I was so pleasantly surprised to read this sci-fi/ historical fiction novel and a love story too.

This story takes place in 2 timelines 1969 and 2101. It is a time travel story. Traveling to 1969 Woodstock was truly amazing. Refrencing awesome music and historical details in depth. The timelines are so well defined and the futuristic AI utopian world in which our main character stems.

I loved the idea of... what would you ask your ancestor if you had the chance? Who were they and how are they similar or different then I?

This book is truly one for the times. Hopeful, funny and wonderfully written. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up.

[Jenna La Bollita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A huge thanks to Book Publicity Services for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I almost don't want to say anything about the book because I don't want to take anything away from the experience of reading it...but I also desperately want to talk about it!!

This is a wonderfully wholesome and optimistic view of the future, with a heartwarming undertone of the importance of grace, humility, and forgiveness.

My favorite quote: "I am yours always, anywhere and anywhen."

For fans of time-travel, science fiction, romance, Woodstock, and really good stories