The Tender Bar is a heartfelt story about family, will, and the power of community. Both book and movie encapsulate these themes beautifully while placing your heart in J.R. Moehringer’s world.

It's challenging to trust that productions will accurately transform the text we love into captivating visuals while maintaining the core elements of a story. But you can bet we will buy a ticket to watch it on the big screen. I enjoyed both the book and film, and I will tell you three reasons why "Where the Crawdads Sing" movie adaptation was a true accomplishment.