The Day Sarah Ran Away

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Day Sarah Ran Away by Janell Goodrich York, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Day Sarah Ran Away 
Series: The Sisterhood Pie Pact #1 
Author: Janell Goodrich York 
Publisher: Scrivenings Press 
Release Date: August 19, 2025 
Genre: Women’s Fiction

A heartfelt tale of discovery and resilience when plans fall apart. 

Sarah Goodwin loved her life as a stay-at-home mom, pouring her heart into every moment with her only daughter, Emma. But now, Emma is off at college and rarely visits or answers her calls, leaving Sarah feeling adrift in a sea of routines—no more soccer games, fundraisers, dress shopping, or birthday parties. As each monotonous day blends into the next, Sarah longs for something more. 

When Emma announces she’ll be home for the summer to plan her wedding, Sarah is thrilled at the thought of shared dreams, endless to-do lists, and the promise of reconnecting. But her perfect summer quickly unravels when unexpected events send her on a daring journey with new companions—an adventure filled with twists, revelations, and surprises she never saw coming. 

As Sarah journeys west, questions loom. What will her husband do when he discovers she’s gone? Where will this journey lead her? And most importantly, what lies ahead for Sarah now?  

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed this book. This is sort of the stage of life I am in, with two off to college and one in high school- nearing the "empy nest" stage.  It is bittersweet to watch them fly and the need to invest in yourself is vital!  I can empathize with Sarah's struggle to redefine herself as her roles and relationships change, and I love that she found a group of women to take her under their wing and enjoy life together. I can picture these older ladies laughing together and finding joy in the midst of loss, change, etc.  I highly recommend this, especially for people like me in or entering this stage of not having as much time designated as being a mom and having more time just being you! 

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About the Author  

 

Janell Goodrich York is a retired high school guidance counselor. She was born in Indiana, but raised in a small town in Southwest Missouri. Janell loves to travel, especially to beach destinations. She loves to hang out with her family and spoil her two dogs. Janell lives in Missouri with her wonderful husband, Jim. Her first book, The Day Sarah Ran Away, was published by Scrivenings Press August 2025.

Connect with Janell by visiting janellyork.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of The Day Sarah Ran Away and book swag!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 1, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 8, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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