Book 1In the MeantimeView book
In the Lean Times
A familiar garden. A little trouble at the gate.
Spring returns to Irene’s garden with daffodils, azaleas, and the promise of fresh beginnings. Over tea and shared work, the neighbors discover that keeping their small world together takes more than a good growing season.
Times of Trouble · Book 2 · 27 chapters
Read in Your Library after purchase, with your place saved. Sign in with your checkout email. An optional EPUB download is available inside your Library.
Digital ebook · English · A. R. Shaw · No physical book is shipped.
You may also like
There is always room at the table.
In the Meantime
Cozy Mystery · 3 books
Times of Trouble
A familiar garden.
A little trouble at the gate.
In a changed world, Irene and her neighbors make room for gardens, shared meals, and the small rituals that hold a community together. Times of Trouble brings a warm, curious eye to the mysteries and complications of starting again.
Choose your format
The series collection
See every book included
In reading order
Explore the books
Choose a book or an edition below to open its details and sample.
Book 1
In the Meantime
Irene is bringing in the pumpkin harvest and planning a fall feast with her neighbors. In Silverdale, Washington, ordinary comforts matter more than ever—and a close-knit community still has plenty of surprises in store.
In a changed world, Irene and her neighbors make room for gardens, shared meals, and the small rituals that hold a community together. Times of Trouble brings a warm, curious eye to the mysteries and complications of starting again.
In the Meantime
Your purchased books and formats will appear in Your Library.

