Charlene Ann Baumbich is a popular journalist and speaker who is beloved for her humorous inspirational books. Like Jan Karon’s Mitford series, the Dearest Dorothy books are set in a small town filled with unforgettable characters. Dorothy Jean Wetstra, 87, is the town matriarch in Partonville, Illinois. Fully aware of both her strengths and flaws, she often asks “the Big Guy” in heaven for help: “Dear Lord, DO SOMETHING!” Fans rave, “I haven’t read anything in a long time that made me feel like this.”

Delighted fans eagerly anticipate each new book about Dorothy Jean Wetstra, reigning “oldster” of a little Midwestern town-on-the-square. She is a wonderful blend of feisty determination and strong faith. Now Dorothy is busy asking the man above for lots of help to deal with old family secrets and the mayor’s wacky new plans for Partonville. “Fans of Jan Karon’s Mitford or Philip Gulley’s Harmony will revel in the antics of the residents of Partonville .”-Publishers Weekly

Acclaimed author Charlene Ann Baumbich delights millions with her endearing Dearest Dorothy novels. In the quaint Illinois town of Partonville, 88-year-old Dorothy and a colorful cast of townsfolk are all aflutter about a former resident’s return, a mini-mall naming contest, and a spirited mayoral campaign. Baumbich’s small-town humor and nostalgia will touch hearts and tickle funny bones.

Charlene Ann Baumbich’s beloved Dearest Dorothy books feature the loveable, eccentric residents of Partonville, Illinois, including one 88-year-old Dorothy Jean Wetstra. The holidays are coming and a plan to build a mini-mall has some residents in a tizzy. It’ll take some shrewd negotiating and a little help from the Big Guy upstairs for Dorothy to set this one right.

Enjoy the humorous and true-to-life adventures of 87- year-old “youngster,” Dorothy Wetstra, in this highly engaging sequel to Dearest Dorothy, Are We There Yet?. Reflecting the pace, the memories and the friendships of small-town America, Dorothy’s faith-filled adventures will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone at the same time.

The first three books in award-winning journalist Charlene Ann Baumbich’s Dearest Dorothy series won her a congregation of adoring fans for her pleasant tales set amid the good people of Partonville. The fourth entry in the series contains all the hopes, heartache, happiness and inspiration her readers have come to cherish.

The New York Times best-selling author of the Dearest Dorothy novels, Charlene Ann Baumbich has garnered popular and critical acclaim for her pitch-perfect characterization and endearing humor. Continuing the Snowglobe Connections series she began with Stray Affections, Baumbich delivers Divine Appointments, a poignant look at life, faith, and love that’s sure to enthrall listeners everywhere.

The inspirational fiction of Charlene Ann Baumbich delivers rays of hope and generous helpings of humor. Finding Our Way Home is a tale of unlikely friendship – and of the profound impact people can have on the lives of others. After principal ballerina Sasha Davis injures herself and sees her career come to an all-too-sudden end, she hopes to find some measure of solace in her Minnesota hometown. Realizing she needs more help than she’d like to admit, Sasha hires a live-in aide – and both their lives are forever changed.

Charlene Ann Baumbich-award-winning journalist and best-selling author of the Dearest Dorothy novels-launches a series of heartwarming stories linked by the swirling flakes of one special snowglobe. In this charming tale of second chances, renewed faith, and forgiveness, a captivating heirloom triggers inexplicable changes. “A lovely story of forgiveness, restoration and . whimsy.”-Publishers Weekly