The Mystery from Way Back When by Carolyn Summer Quinn Wins Accolade

Australia, 3rd Feb 2025, -
 

The Chrysalis BREW Project has named The Mystery from Way Back When by Carolyn Summer Quinn as the January 2025 BREW Readers’ Choice Awardee. This recognition is part of the BREW Readers’ Choice Award, where readers determine the most beloved books of the month and year.

Set in New Jersey, The Mystery from Way Back When follows a multi-generational narrative that intertwines past and present. The story explores familial ties, historical settings, and an enduring mystery connected to a bygone era. Readers have praised its nostalgic tone and interwoven themes of identity, community, and family.

The Chrysalis BREW Project’s review highlights its ability to transport readers to a different time and place: “Carolyn Summer Quinn’s work is a love letter to family legacies, the invisible threads that bind communities, and the eternal quest to reconcile the past with the present.” The book has also been described as “a heartfelt and multi-generational tale of mystery and nostalgia” with “vivid characterisations and heartfelt dialogue.”

Aside from being the January 2025 awardee, The Mystery from Way Back When is also a contender for the annual BREW Readers’ Choice of the Year Award, which will be announced in 2026, and the winner of the Words Across the Waters Award and the Uplifting Lit Award.

About the BREW Readers’ Choice Award

The BREW Readers’ Choice Award is a monthly and annual recognition determined by readers. Nominated books that obtain 4.0 out of 5 stars in their BREW reviews automatically qualify to compete for the monthly and annual titles. The award reflects the impact a book has on its audience, with readers acting as the primary judges. For more information about the BREW Readers’ Choice Award, visit The Chrysalis BREW Project website via https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/the-brew-awards/.

About The Chrysalis BREW Project

The Chrysalis BREW Project is a digital hub that brings together readers, writers, and content creators. It offers reviews, awards, and resources aimed at promoting literary and creative excellence. Through its awards program, BREW highlights outstanding works that meet high-quality standards. Aside from the BREW Readers’ Choice Award, its various accolades also include the BREW Poetry Award, BREW International Blog Award, BREW Seal of Excellence, BREW Book Excellence Award, BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award, BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award, and BREW Children’s Book Excellence Award. For more details, visit https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/.