The Summer of Songbirds - by Kristy Woodson Harvey (Paperback)

About the Book

"Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in the process"--

Book Synopsis

In this instant New York Times bestselling novel by "Southern sensation Kristy Woodson Harvey" (Good Morning America), four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in the process.

Nearly thirty years ago, 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 times 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 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.

Lyrical and unforgettable, "The Summer of Songbirds is a warm, hopeful story of friendship, love, and second chances" (Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author).

Review Quotes

"The Summer of Songbirds is a warm, hopeful story of friendship, love, and second chances. Reading this book genuinely feels like sipping iced tea with your best friends on a hot summer day. Put this in your beach bag immediately." --Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers

"Harvey reminds us that sisterhood can take many forms...With a strong dose of nostalgia and multiple narrations from Daphne, Lanier, and June, the book will appeal to Mary Kay Andrews and Katherine Center fans, who will revel in the support the women demonstrate for one another."--Booklist

"Equal parts moving and nostalgic, Kristy Woodson Harvey's latest novel is a story of four friends who unite to save a summer camp and find out much more about friendship, love, and their own lives in the process."--Southern Living

"Anyone in the sleepaway camp mood? Now that our kids' trunks are in their cabins, it's the perfect time to dive into this beautiful, heartwarming narrative by New York Times bestselling author and southern sensation Kristy Woodson Harvey. [An] orde to female friendship and the places that shape us into who we are."--Good Morning America

"For anyone who ever went to and loved a sleepaway camp, Southern bestselling sensation Kristy Woodson Harvey's latest novel is the one for you."--Katie Couric Media

"Filled with heartflet emotion and endearing characters...A celebration of summer and sisterhood."--Woman's World

"Pack up your sleeping bag and flashlight--you're going to want to escape to Camp Holly Springs as soon as you read the first page of Kristy Woodson Harvey's engaging and immersive new novel. I'm already looking for an excuse to go to grown-up sleepaway camp!"--Mary Kay Andrews, BookBub

"An emotional and engaging story of friendships that last a lifetime, with all the drama, love, and painful truths that entails. Truly wonderful. Brace yourself--you're going to want to be a Songbird, too!"--Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sister Effect

"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

"The Summer of Songbirds is a champagne toast to friendship, love, and the joys of summer. Read the brilliant first sentence and you'll be right there at Camp Holly Springs and you'll never want to leave. This is a wonderful summer read!"--Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of All the Days of Summer

"A bright and sweet story that captures the beauty and complexity of female friendship as it grows from childhood connection to a bond stronger than family. Filled with strong women with real struggles, a community that supports one another, and love stories that will warm your heart, this is a tight healing hug of a novel."--Sonali Dev, bestselling author of The Vibrant Years

"I can never resist a good book about the power of female friendships, This was a feel-good read. Witnessing the love among these women--despite their challenges--encouraged me to call my own friends for a summer get-together."--Patty Bontekoe, First for Women

About the Author

Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of thirteen novels, including Beach House Rules and the Peachtree Bluff series. A Happier Life is in development for film with MGM/Amazon, The Summer of Songbirds is in development for television with Hulu, and many of her other projects are in various stages of option or development for film and television. Her work has received numerous accolades, including Good Morning America's Buzz Pick, Southern Living's Most Anticipated Reads, Katie Couric's Featured Books, and JoAnna Garcia Swisher's The Happy Place Reads. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including Southern Living, Parade, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, and many more. Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the hit weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction with fellow New York Times bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, and Patti Callahan Henry. She is also the cofounder of the award-winning interiors site Design Chic, with her mom, Beth Woodson. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband, son, and dog, Salt, where she is (always!) working on her next novel.