One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle could be an addition to your list. The setting is beachy/beautiful (Positano) but there’s a heavier mood to the story. Maybe it could work?!?!
I will never understand the terrible Goodreads rating on The Last Book Party. I loved it! And I think it was your rec that finally got me to read it. I’d always thought it sounded really good, but was freaked out by that low rating. Well I’m really glad I finally gave it a chance. I need to read everything on this list because the ones I’ve read on here, I’ve loved!
Just upgraded to a paid sub via the app because every post I read from you I find myself wanting to read more! Just wanted to pop in and say your newsletter is always one of my faves to read. ♥️
Sara, this made my day (/week!). Thank you for your kind words, I love that books are such a connector and that they've introduced me to so many lovely folks here ◡̈
(can you tell I'm catching up on your posts after being on vacay?) - I LOVE a literary beach read so much. Just read Little Monsters on the coast and absolutely loved it. Her writing is just phenomenal. So many good ones!
Great list, Michelle! I almost gave up on The Wedding People but seeing your review is encouraging me to continue reading... (the beginning was just so dreary for me)
I loved The Last Book Party. So happy to see it included on this list.
Such a good one!
I LOVED The Wedding People. That is all.
What is not to love?!
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle could be an addition to your list. The setting is beachy/beautiful (Positano) but there’s a heavier mood to the story. Maybe it could work?!?!
I did enjoy that one! Though not as much as these...I think my favorite of hers still remains In Five Years.
I will never understand the terrible Goodreads rating on The Last Book Party. I loved it! And I think it was your rec that finally got me to read it. I’d always thought it sounded really good, but was freaked out by that low rating. Well I’m really glad I finally gave it a chance. I need to read everything on this list because the ones I’ve read on here, I’ve loved!
Yes! I'll never understand that either...
I LOVED Little Monsters and The Paper Palace, The Guest is on my list this August!
Oh, you are in for such a treat!
Just upgraded to a paid sub via the app because every post I read from you I find myself wanting to read more! Just wanted to pop in and say your newsletter is always one of my faves to read. ♥️
Sara, this made my day (/week!). Thank you for your kind words, I love that books are such a connector and that they've introduced me to so many lovely folks here ◡̈
(can you tell I'm catching up on your posts after being on vacay?) - I LOVE a literary beach read so much. Just read Little Monsters on the coast and absolutely loved it. Her writing is just phenomenal. So many good ones!
What a perfect spot to read Little Monsters! I hope you had a restful vacation ◡̈
Great list, Michelle! I almost gave up on The Wedding People but seeing your review is encouraging me to continue reading... (the beginning was just so dreary for me)
I totally hear that; the beginning was much darker than I expected. But it gets even better! I can’t wait to hear what you think if you continue on.