I think pleasure is what reading should be all about! I love Elin Hinderbrand, too, and recently read one of her books, but I can't remember the title. It was about a reunion of old friends at a woman's house after her husband dies. I really enjoyed it.
I also loved The Wedding People, it was so refreshing and different. I then read The Women by Kristin Hannah (another favourite) which I wouldn't call refreshing as it's about women in the Vietnam war, but it was a great read. My TBR is sky high, as usual, and growing by the day!
If you would like to take a chance on my romantic comedy, JUST LIKE A MOVIE, it's a romp of read set in Ibiza, about a romance between a world famous Spanish pop star and a slightly older woman. Originally published as Mucho Caliente by an American publisher years ago, I got my rights back in 2023 and republished it as JUST LIKE A MOVIE, mainly because people thought it was in Spanish! I've been compared to Marian Keyes, Helen Fielding, and some other famous American author I can't think of right now! If you'd like to read it I'd be happy to send you a copy :) Giggles and warm fuzzies guaranteed! My latest publication is a poetry book called Illicit Croissants at Dawn, which is witty, tender and uplifting, and comes with its specially curated playlist on Spotify!
I can vouch for the entire League Of Extraordinary Women series by Evie Dunmore. Her writing is brilliant. I prefer them to the Bridgerton books. SO happy to see Bringing Down The Duke mentioned here!
I also highly recommend Beatriz Williams’ Schuyler Sister series. I’ve read all of her books but that’s where I started. All great summer reads if you like historical fiction.
Elin our summer queen!!! Going to be so strange without her dropping a book this summer but I’m going to Nantucket to live her life instead. Have Blue Bistro on my TBR for that trip!!
Thanks for these recs! I've been in a major book rut so I picked up all three of your suggestions in the Fiction section at the library. You were right about Bad Summer People being filled with characters to hate; it ended up being a DNF for me. But I really enjoyed The Sweet Spot and am looking forward to diving into Mary Jane!
Oh, I could get lost in Elin's writing, I just feel this nostalgia take over me when I'm reading her books. Five-star weekend, Hotel Nantucket, 28 summers, Golden Girl, all just so bittersweet and fun for a summer delight!
This is so helpful and is making me so excited for summer!
Best summer required reading list ever 💕
Agree that Mary Jane didn’t get the hype it deserved. Such a gem!
You will LOVE One Golden Summer ☀️ Elin is the queen of the beach read for sure, Carley Fortune may be a princess 😉
Have you read Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan? Gives Nancy Meyers vibes. Her new one looks like a great one too!
On Fire Island by Jane L. Rosen is a great backlist beach read too!
Nora Goes Off Script is one of my very favorites! Will check out Fire Island!
These are all such great recommendations!!! I’ve read most but keep meaning to read Mary Jane so I may slide that up further on the list now.
If anyone needs to scratch the Elin itch but have read all of her books I recommend Mary Kay Andrews!
I just read Broken French & Stolen English and SO GOOD!!! What was I waiting on?!
I think pleasure is what reading should be all about! I love Elin Hinderbrand, too, and recently read one of her books, but I can't remember the title. It was about a reunion of old friends at a woman's house after her husband dies. I really enjoyed it.
I also loved The Wedding People, it was so refreshing and different. I then read The Women by Kristin Hannah (another favourite) which I wouldn't call refreshing as it's about women in the Vietnam war, but it was a great read. My TBR is sky high, as usual, and growing by the day!
If you would like to take a chance on my romantic comedy, JUST LIKE A MOVIE, it's a romp of read set in Ibiza, about a romance between a world famous Spanish pop star and a slightly older woman. Originally published as Mucho Caliente by an American publisher years ago, I got my rights back in 2023 and republished it as JUST LIKE A MOVIE, mainly because people thought it was in Spanish! I've been compared to Marian Keyes, Helen Fielding, and some other famous American author I can't think of right now! If you'd like to read it I'd be happy to send you a copy :) Giggles and warm fuzzies guaranteed! My latest publication is a poetry book called Illicit Croissants at Dawn, which is witty, tender and uplifting, and comes with its specially curated playlist on Spotify!
Lots of love,
Francesca
The Five-Star Weekend is the Elin Hildebrand novel!! Such a good one!
28 Summers by Elin Hildebrand is SO GOOD!!!
Thanks for the great recs!
I can vouch for the entire League Of Extraordinary Women series by Evie Dunmore. Her writing is brilliant. I prefer them to the Bridgerton books. SO happy to see Bringing Down The Duke mentioned here!
so many good ones on this list!! husbands & lovers, this summer will be different.. gah I can't wait for Carley's new book!
Haha I love B.R.A.D. and the drink recipes.
I also highly recommend Beatriz Williams’ Schuyler Sister series. I’ve read all of her books but that’s where I started. All great summer reads if you like historical fiction.
Oh I’ve wanted to read another of hers this summer!
Elin our summer queen!!! Going to be so strange without her dropping a book this summer but I’m going to Nantucket to live her life instead. Have Blue Bistro on my TBR for that trip!!
Love this list! So many good ones on here and new ones for me to try!
Thanks for these recs! I've been in a major book rut so I picked up all three of your suggestions in the Fiction section at the library. You were right about Bad Summer People being filled with characters to hate; it ended up being a DNF for me. But I really enjoyed The Sweet Spot and am looking forward to diving into Mary Jane!
Oh, I could get lost in Elin's writing, I just feel this nostalgia take over me when I'm reading her books. Five-star weekend, Hotel Nantucket, 28 summers, Golden Girl, all just so bittersweet and fun for a summer delight!
Love this so much! Thank you!