COVERED IN FLOUR

A young boy's journey in the 60s, one mess at a time

This classroom is more than just four walls. It’s a place of discovery, where you’ll not only find the answers to questions but also the courage to question the answers.
— Miss Veezi, 3rd Grade Teacher at Whisper Haven Elementary School

“The enthralling story of Covered in Flour by Charles Presti keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. If you're craving pure nostalgia, then this novel is definitely for you… this story really does tick all the boxes.”

— Best Selling Author, MARY ANNE YARDE, The Coffee Pot Book Club (read full review)

"Rediscover the simple beauty of creating, giving, and loving."

— The Brew

"There's real soul to this coming-of-age story... a thoughtful exploration of childhood hope and expectations in the 60s."

— Book Viral Review

“An evocative and completely immersive coming-of-age novel”

— Ruins and Reading

Book Signing

January 13, 2024

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Page & Pallette Bookstore

Fairhope, Alabama

Join me on January 13th at Page and Palette in Fairhope, Alabama for a special signing of my novel "Covered in Flour." Dive into a story of self-discovery set in 1968, filled with family, identity, and historical change.

See you there for an afternoon of great conversation and storytelling!

Click for more details

In a quiet suburban neighborhood, where innocence thrives...

...comes a heartwarming tale of an 8-year-old named Carl

But the late 1960s bring winds of change.

This is a story of family...

...of love...

...and of life's unexpected turns.

Prepare for a journey like no other.

"Covered in Flour"

Now available to captivate your heart.

About the author