Giveaway and Review: The Day Sarah Ran Away by Janell Goodrich York

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?  

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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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Review

The Day Sarah Ran Away is the debut novel of Janell Goodrich York, and it was such a pleasure to read. I was completely blown away by how much I could relate to Sarah. Though I am in the throes of motherhood, I can totally picture myself having a moment like Sarah in the future.

The character development was good. I loved getting to know Sarah and seeing her process her new season of life. Sarah has been a stay-at-home mom, with her whole life revolving around her daughter. Through Sarah’s journey, she is also going through an emotional one as she tries to discover who she is in this season of life. Also, getting to hear the stories of the other ladies in the group was a great dynamic.

This was such a fun journey to go on. Sarah finds herself on a grandma tour trip after her husband tells her to ‘get a life’. Stopping at some interesting places and doing things she normally wouldn’t do. From the Wizard of Oz Museum to can-canning at the Western show, to being stranded in the desert with no gas, the adventures all add to Sarah’s sense of life.

There are a few faith elements included, but it is on the light side. With a few mentions of prayer and a stop in a church.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

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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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