Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews. Each week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book we are reading or plan to read soon. This one comes from my (20) Books of Summer list.
The Hotel Nantucket; Elin Hilderbrand
Little Brown and Company - 2022
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The Cobblestone Telegraph
Nantucket Island is known for its cobblestone streets and red brick sidewalks, cedar-shingled cottages and rose-colored arches, long stretches of golden beach and refreshing Atlantic breezes--and it's also known for residents who adore a juicy piece of gossip (which hot landscaper has been romancing which local real estate mogul's wife--that kind of thing!) However, none of us are quite prepared for the tornado of rumors that rolls up Main Street, along Orange Street, and around the rotary out to Sconset when we learn that London-based billionaire. Zavier Darling is investing thirty million dollars in the crumbling eyesore that is the Hotel Nantucket.
Half of us are intrigued. (We have long wondered if someone would try to fix it up.)
The other half are skeptical. (The place, quite frankly, seems beyond saving.)
For me, it's not summer without an Elin Hilderband and Nancy Thayer book on my list - my love of Nantucket Island is always satisfied.
What do you think, read more or pass?
Oh, yes, I have had my eye on this one, and now I definitely must add it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good Laurel!
DeleteYes! I'd definitely keep reading. I love Elin Hilderbrand (and Nancy Thayer, too). I have so many that I still haven't read but this sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI think it is going to be a good one Yvonne.
DeleteSounds very summery and yes, those two authors seems to say 'Summer!'. I've not been in the mood for that right now and am looking for 'cold' books or nice murders. LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL - that happens sometimes - I'm weird about summer books in summer in chilly themed ones in winter.
DeleteNantucket Island makes for a great setting! I'd read this one just for that. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree Lark!
DeleteI have always loved listening to Elin Hilderbrand's novels. Nothing could be finer than to luxuriate in her plot, characters, and setting. But when I downloaded this one and started listening, I had to stop. Let me explain: In past novels, Hilderbrand has used satire (and understandably so!) to cast a light on the ways big money and super-wealth are affecting Nantucket. And for Hilderbrand, who has lived there for decades, one can only imagine how she feels about the changes that have taken place. Frankly, I'm appalled at all I've heard and learned. The first chapter of Hotel Nantucket was laden with satire about opulent wealth, and I get it, but I just don't want to read about it. I am sure that this is going to be a fine book, but I think I'll go back to an earlier novel that I haven't read for an Elin Hilderbrand fix this summer.
ReplyDeleteOh too bad Judith, I understand, but, do want to say that I did not even notice this as a bothersome issue. In fact, I'm on chapter 7 and haven't noticed it as an issue. So far very good for me.
DeleteThat one sounds pretty uninteresting, at least from the intro.
ReplyDeleteOh I liked the descriptiveness of the island as it takes me back after not having visited in about 10 years.
DeleteYou are correct; it wouldn't really be summer without a new Elin Hilderbrand. This one goes on the reading list.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying it so far Dorothy.
DeleteSummer and Elin HIlderbrand's novels... a perfect pairing!!
ReplyDeleteI agree - this one seems very good so far.
DeleteThank you for the review. An author I will add to my list.
ReplyDeleteThis was a nice summer read (review coming soon.)
DeleteThis looks gorgeous and like a perfect summer read! I haven't read this author yet and I love the sound of this one.
ReplyDeleteThis was a good summer choice Katherine. If you have not tried this author my favorite by her is called 28 Summers! I highly recommend it. This one was very good too though.
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