The Summer of Songbirds
Kristy Woodson Harvey
(Author)
Description
Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in the process in this moving new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Veil and the Peachtree Bluff series. Nearly thirty years ago, in the wake of a personal tragedy, June Moore bought Camp Holly Springs and turned it into a thriving summer haven for girls. But now, June is in danger of losing the place she has sacrificed everything for, and begins to realize how much she has used the camp to avoid facing difficulties in her life. June's niece, Daphne, met her two best friends, Lanier and Mary Stuart, during a fateful summer at camp. They've all helped each other through hard things, from heartbreak and loss to substance abuse and unplanned pregnancy, and the three are inseparable even in their thirties. But when attorney Daphne is confronted with a relationship from her past--and a confidential issue at work becomes personal--she is faced with an impossible choice. Lanier, meanwhile, is struggling with tough decisions of her own. After a run-in with an old flame, she is torn between the commitment she made to her fiancé and the one she made to her first love. And when a big secret comes to light, she finds herself at odds with her best friend...and risks losing the person she loves most. But in spite of their personal problems, nothing is more important to these songbirds than Camp Holly Springs. When the women learn their childhood oasis is in danger of closing, they band together to save it, sending them on a journey that promises to open the next chapters in their lives. From an author whose "writing coats your soul with heart" (E! Online), The Summer of Songbirds is a lyrical and unforgettable celebration of female friendship, summertime freedom, and enduring sisterhood--and a love letter to the places and people that make us who we are.Product Details
Price
$27.99
$26.03
Publisher
Gallery Books
Publish Date
July 11, 2023
Pages
368
Dimensions
6.0 X 9.0 X 1.07 inches | 1.36 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781668010822
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About the Author
Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Veil, Under the Southern Sky, and The Peachtree Bluff series, which is in development for television with NBC. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous online and print publications including Southern Living, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, Domino, and O. Henry. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her books have received numerous accolades including Southern Living's Most Anticipated Beach Reads, Parade's Big Fiction Reads, and Entertainment Weekly's Spring Reading Picks. Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic, and loves connecting with fans on KristyWoodsonHarvey.com. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband and son where she is (always!) working on her next novel.
Reviews
Praise for The Summer of Songbirds "Your big summer read has arrived! Kristy Woodson Harvey serves up a beautiful, bubbly celebration of everything we love about summer--nostalgia for the sweet days of childhood, the indelible bonds of lifelong friendships, secrets and sorrows, and a shared commitment to rescue a beloved summer icon. A story to savor...and share with a friend."--Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sugar and Salt
Praise for The Wedding Veil
"Masterfully woven...[a] literary homerun."--New York Journal of Books "The author of the Peachtree Bluff series brings her signature warmth and Southern charm to this story about four women across generations. Like sweet tea, Woodson Harvey's writing coats your soul with heart."--E! Online "An awe-inspiring novel."--Brit & Co "A delightful, glamorous fairy tale for those of us who know that 'happily ever after' only arrives after we've learned to stand on our own."--Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars "A knockout. Both sweeping yet incredibly intimate, with perfect pacing and characters who surprised at every turn. I didn't want it to end."--Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace "Enchanting, surprising, and Harvey at her story-telling best."--Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis
Praise for The Wedding Veil
"Masterfully woven...[a] literary homerun."--New York Journal of Books "The author of the Peachtree Bluff series brings her signature warmth and Southern charm to this story about four women across generations. Like sweet tea, Woodson Harvey's writing coats your soul with heart."--E! Online "An awe-inspiring novel."--Brit & Co "A delightful, glamorous fairy tale for those of us who know that 'happily ever after' only arrives after we've learned to stand on our own."--Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars "A knockout. Both sweeping yet incredibly intimate, with perfect pacing and characters who surprised at every turn. I didn't want it to end."--Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace "Enchanting, surprising, and Harvey at her story-telling best."--Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis