We’re proud to share that The 1929 Kelsey Quilters by Beverly Burnett Hamberlin, published by Pristine Press & Media, has earned a review from Kirkus Reviews through its Kirkus Indie program — one of the most respected, independent review sources in the book industry.
In its Kirkus Indie review, the reviewer recommended the book with a “Get It” verdict and summed it up this way:
“A well-researched and illuminating look at a bygone Southern Mormon township.”— Kirkus Reviews
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Why this recognition matters
Kirkus Reviews has been a trusted name in book reviewing since 1933, and its Indie program brings that same editorial standard to independently and assisted-published titles. Kirkus reviews are read by librarians, booksellers, literary agents, and readers looking for vetted, credible recommendations.
A professionally sourced review is more than a compliment. It is independent, third-party validation that a book meets a high editorial bar — the kind of credibility that helps a title stand out in a crowded marketplace and reach the readers it deserves.
About the book
The 1929 Kelsey Quilters is a 304-page work of local and family history that recovers an overlooked chapter of Southern Mormon settlement. Drawing on family oral histories, archival research, and a wealth of period photographs, Beverly Burnett Hamberlin blends genealogy and microhistory to bring a whole community — and, in particular, the quiet agency of its women — back into view through the story of a single quilt.Congratulations to the author
This recognition belongs first to author Beverly Burnett Hamberlin, whose careful research and storytelling made the book what it is. We’re honored to have played a part in bringing it to readers, and we couldn’t be prouder to see it earn the notice of Kirkus Reviews.
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