![]() Fans of Elin Hilderbrand will likely enjoy "The Summer Place" and Weiner's other work, Devin said. Weiner has written numerous novels and short stories, including "In Her Shoes," which was adapted into a film of the same name in 2005. This author is masterful in the way she weaves these secrets together." "The complexity of the relationships aren't heavy and dark. At the same time, it's not a cumbersome read. The story is set at the family's fictional summer home in Truro and is also partially set in Provincetown.Ī follow up to Weiner's 2021 book "That Summer," Devin lauded "The Summer Place" as "a complete page turner" for its storytelling and plot twists, which she said keep the reader engaged through to the end. The Summer Place, written by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, tells the story of the various secrets that unfold and come to light for one Cape family during the pandemic. "Nothing like in your 50s," Devin, who took ownership of the store in October, said with a laugh.ĭevin's second recommendation is a newly released novel that more aptly fits the traditional beach read model. While a children's book, Devin said the book's themes are relatable to people of all ages, even those of us who opt to make career changes later on in life. That's where the real beauty is, just in this idea that we create our own path." "It talks about the journey that a person might take throughout their life, but it does it in abstract terms with beautiful illustrations," she said. A prolific author and illustrator, Staake has penned 75 books, while his illustrations have been showcased in publications including TIME, the Washington Post, the New Yorker and Vanity Fair. The Path, written and illustrated by Chatham author Bob Staake, is "an inspirational story about how one follows their own path in life," she said. Jessica Devin Brewster Book Store 2648 Main St., Brewster Devin offered up two recommendations, including one geared toward young readers. From gardening memoirs and true crime to books that more neatly fit the beach read prototype, there's plenty for residents and visitors to dig into while digging their feet in the sand. With that in mind, we chatted up a few of our local bookstore owners for their recommendations as the summer season gets underway. "From my perspective, a lot of people are looking for something that's light and keeps them engaged so that all the distractions of the fun that's going on at the beach melt in the background," she said. But regardless of taste, Devin said there is a common denominator that all good beach reads share. The sports fanatic might crave a tell-all about the Patriots' dynasty under Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, while suckers for a good romance novel might fall easier for a story that leans more heavily on characters and relationships. ![]() Some like fiction and others non-fiction. True enough, what makes a great beach book for one person might not suit another. "I'm a believer that it really varies from person to person," said Devin, who co-owns the Brewster Book Store on Route 6A. What makes for a great beach read? For Jessica Devin, it's something that's difficult to pin down to any one author or genre.
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