This rich and captivating novel follows guests a decade after an incident at a party as Europe becomes engulfed in war and a way of life fades beyond recognition. Rich with historical detail, this big, juicy novel is perfect for a long pool- or beachside reading session—just don't forget to reapply your sunscreen between chapters! (AG)

When her twin sister’s wedding buffet turns out to be a twist of bad luck, Olive has to take her honeymoon with her new brother-in-law, Ethan, whom she finds insufferable. You might think you know where this story is going, but you don't know how it's going to get there—and trust me when I say you'll delight in every moment. (RR)

Profound loss brought Victoria Whitworth to the ocean's wildness, where she ritualistically swims year-round in the shiver-inducing waters. This is a beautifully transformative memoir, woven with folklore, history, and myths of the archipelago, that ebbs and flows between hurt and healing, freedom and confinement, life and death. (HC)

This lovely and enlightening ode to earthworms elevates the oft-ignored little creatures to a rightful level of adoration… or at least respect. This diminutive volume answers dozens of fascinating questions. Charles Darwin cited the earthworm as "the most important animal in the world"—read this and find out why! (CH)

While Thea Mottram is visiting Scotland, she meets a curmudgeonly local bookshop owner who hires her as his shop assistant. Romance blossoms as they navigate the bumpy waters of their evolving relationship and Thea's life is forever changed.
A Reader Review by Rosemary Sant Andrea from Woodbury, Connecticut