EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

Meet Me at the Museum - by Anne Youngson (Paperback)

Meet Me at the Museum - by  Anne Youngson (Paperback) - 1 of 1
$10.89 sale price when purchased online
$17.99 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel AwardFrom 70-year-old debut author Anne Youngson, a novel about a farmer's wife and a museum curator seeking second chances, hailed by NPR as "the charmer of the summer.
  • About the Author: Anne Youngson is retired and lives in Oxfordshire.
  • 288 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary

Description



About the Book



Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. From 70-year-old debut author Youngson comes a novel about a farmer's wife and a museum curator seeking second chances, hailed by NPR as "the charmer of the summer."



Book Synopsis



Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award

From 70-year-old debut author Anne Youngson, a novel about a farmer's wife and a museum curator seeking second chances, hailed by NPR as "the charmer of the summer."

In Denmark, Professor Anders Larsen, an urbane man of facts, has lost his wife and his hopes for the future. On an isolated English farm, Tina Hopgood is trapped in a life she doesn't remember choosing. Both believe their love stories are over.

Brought together by a shared fascination with the Tollund Man, subject of Seamus Heaney's famous poem, they begin writing letters to one another. And from their vastly different worlds, they find they have more in common than they could have imagined. As they open up to one another about their lives, an unexpected friendship blooms. But then Tina's letters stop coming, and Anders is thrown into despair. How far are they willing to go to write a new story for themselves?



Review Quotes




Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award

An Indie Next and LibraryReads Selection

"The charmer of the summer...A touching, hopeful story about figuring out what matters and mustering the courage to make necessary changes."
--NPR

"How subtle. How perceptive...Meet Me at the Museum is gently provoking, delving into how we interact with our children, our spouses, our communities, but mostly with ourselves."
--Minneapolis Star Tribune

"A farmer's wife and a museum curator begin a life-changing correspondence in this lovely book by Anne Youngson, a first-time novelist at age 70."
--Woman's Day (Editor's Choice)

"A beautiful, moving, and utterly mesmerizing tale about life, love, and starting over, Meet Me at the Museum will make even the most cynical listeners believe in second chances."
--Bustle

"Beautifully written and deeply moving, Meet Me at the Museum is a superb--and tenderhearted--debut that will interest anyone who's ever questioned how they became the person they are today."
--Shelf Awareness

"This sweet novel, which unfolds through a series of letters, is a short but spellbinding story of life and friendship."
--Hello Giggles

"A thoughtful meditation on buried passions, regrets, love, grief, and loneliness. But Youngson's debut offers hope for change in its tender exploration of what it means to have experienced a life well-lived."
--The Guardian

"Already being hailed as a classic...Absolutely beautiful, about loss and the life choices we make."
--Daily Mail

"Warm-hearted, clear-minded, and unexpectedly spellbinding, Meet Me at the Museum is a novel to savor."
--Annie Barrows, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

"Precise, clear, funny, poignant, and truthful. This is a work of art, dear readers. Revel in its beauty."
--Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife and Lucia, Lucia

"A moving tribute to friendship and love, to the courage of the ordinary, and to starting again."
--Rachel Joyce, New York Times bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

"Exquisite. Its characters somehow resist following their story and reverse themselves into a new one. A beautiful, lasting read."
--James Hannah, author of The A to Z of You and Me

"Tender, wise, and moving, Meet Me at the Museum is a novel to cherish."
--John Boyne, New York Times bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

"A wise and tender novel. Proof that the richest fruits come on the edge of autumn."
--Sarah Dunant, New York Times bestselling author of The Birth of Venus

"Intriguing and compelling, Meet Me at the Museum invites you into the meeting place between two people, imparting wisdom, thought, and endless charm."
--Jennifer Ryan, bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir

"A beautiful, affecting novel of late love."
--Nina Stibbe, author of Love, Nina

"Readers are sure to love this wise and witty debut that celebrates the art of letter writing and the kindness of strangers."
--Phaedra Patrick, author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

"Full of grace and humanity."
--Sunday Times

"If you only read one book this year, read this. Highly recommended."
--Mature Times

"Insightful, emotionally acute, and absorbing."
--The Daily Express




About the Author



Anne Youngson is retired and lives in Oxfordshire. She has two children and three grandchildren to date. Meet Me at the Museum is her first novel and was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.1 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Literary
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Anne Youngson
Language: English
Street Date: August 6, 2019
TCIN: 76392429
UPC: 9781250295170
Item Number (DPCI): 248-27-4332
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5 inches width x 7.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Related Categories

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member Services

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyTarget OpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy