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Book Synopsis
Four siblings experience the drama, intrigue, and upheaval of the '60s summer when everything changed in Elin Hilderbrand's #1 New York Times bestselling historical novel.Welcome to the most tumultuous summer of the twentieth century. It's 1969, and for the Levin family, the times they are a-changing. Every year the children have looked forward to spending the summer at their grandmother's historic home in downtown Nantucket. But like so much else in America, nothing is the same: Blair, the oldest sister, is marooned in Boston, pregnant with twins and unable to travel. Middle sister Kirby, caught up in the thrilling vortex of civil rights protests and determined to be independent, takes a summer job on Martha's Vineyard. Only-son Tiger is an infantry soldier, recently deployed to Vietnam. And thirteen-year-old Jessie suddenly feels like an only child, marooned in the house with her out-of-touch grandmother and her worried mother, while each of them hides a troubling secret.
As the summer heats up, Ted Kennedy sinks a car in Chappaquiddick, man flies to the moon, and Jessie and her family experience their own dramatic upheavals along with the rest of the country. In her first historical novel, rich with the details of an era that shaped both a nation and an island thirty miles out to sea, Elin Hilderbrand once again earns her title as queen of the summer novel.
Review Quotes
An engrossing tale of an iconic American summer--People Magazine Hilderbrand's books keep getting better and better.--Bookreporter Hilderbrand's characters are utterly convincing and immediately draw us into their problems, from petty to grave...To use the parlance of the period, a highly relevant retrospective.--Kirkus HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Hilderbrand's first foray into historical fiction will rouse curiosity in new readers as well as devotees of her annual summer smashes.--Susan Maguire, Booklist Misunderstandings, secrets, and wrong choices are revealed in this completely satisfying novel that is the beach read of the summer, sure to appeal to Hilderbrand's fans while earning her new readers. A must buy.--The Library Journal Overall this novel is an entertaining bagatelle . . . There won't be a single transistor radio this summer on Singing Beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea, nor on Madaket Beach in Nantucket. But there almost certainly will be multiple copies of Summer of '69. It's this year's beach-reading cure for . . . the summertime blues.--The Boston Globe She presents another breezy yet gritty novel with Summer of '69... Simple, sassy, and continuously engaging, Summer of '69 fits neatly into the nostalgic reader's beach bag.--NPR Superb...Hilderbrand hits all the right notes about life in a tightly knit family, and this crowd-pleaser is sure to satisfy both her fans and newcomers alike.--Publishers Weekly, starred review The grande dame of beach reads...Hilderbrand shifts among characters with her usual ease, weaving a saga that will make you forget the dynamics of your own dysfunctional people as you crowd into a too-small vacation rental.--Liz Egan, New York Times Book Review With vivid descriptions of the songs, fashions and other details of the era woven throughout, it's a true nostalgia trip.--AARP
About The Author
Elin Hilderbrand was born on July 17, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts. She has used her fifty years to write twenty-three novels and raise three children on Nantucket Island.Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inch (W) x 1.3 Inch (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 448
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
Language: English
Street Date: February 11, 2020
TCIN: 77351665
UPC: 9780316420006
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-4268
Origin: Made in the USA
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4 recommendations
Great for Summer Reading!
5 out of 5 stars
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- 4 years ago
This was my first Elin Hilderbrand book and it did not disappoint! I love the setting descriptions which make it easy to imagine life on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. I enjoyed being taken back in time to the 60’s and was truly captivated by each character’s story line. A perfect summer read!
Good summer book
5 out of 5 stars
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MJ - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
A very good beach read book for summer or any time you need a little summer in your life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ksquared929 - 4 years ago
I loved this book and read it in one day. Great summer reading!
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5 out of 5 stars
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wjmsav - 5 years ago, Verified purchaser
Great read! Really captures the voice and the vibe of the late 60's.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lovetarget - 6 years ago, Verified purchaser
Good book great price