{"product_id":"9781982148348","title":"The Summer of Lost and Found","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Summer of Lost and Found\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Mary Alice Monroe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e’s “20 Best Beach Reads of 2021”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eBookTrib\u003c\/i\u003e’s Most Anticipated Reads of 2021 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eGet Literary\u003c\/i\u003e’s Most Anticipated Reads of 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eCountry Living\u003c\/i\u003e’s “30 Can’t-Miss Beach Reads for This Summer”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eFrolic\u003c\/i\u003e’s “25 Best Books of Spring 2021”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The perfect kickoff to summer!” —CNN \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Mary Alice Monroe takes you on a trip to the idyllic sun, sand, and gracious lifestyle of a Southern summer. This season’s must-read!” —Nancy Thayer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSurfside Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling Beach House series returns with this tender and compassionate novel following the Rutledge family as they face a summer of upheaval and change with perseverance, unity, and a dose of humor, discovering unexpected joys and lessons that will endure long past the season. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coming of spring usually means renewal, but for Linnea Rutledge, it begins a season of challenge. Linnea faces another layoff, this time from the aquarium she adores. For her—and for her family—finances, emotions, and health teeter on the brink. To complicate matters, her new love interest, Gordon, struggles to return to the Isle of Palms from England. Meanwhile, her old flame, John, turns up from California and is quarantining next door. She tries to ignore him, but when he sends her plaintive notes in the form of paper airplanes, old sparks ignite. When Gordon at last reaches the island, Linnea wonders—is it possible to love two men at the same time? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLove in the time of COVID-19 proves challenging, at times humorous, and ever changing. Relationships are redefined, friendships made and broken, and marriages tested. As the weeks turn to months, and another sea turtle season comes to a close, Linnea learns there are more meaningful lessons during this summer than opportunities lost: that summer is a time of wonder, and that the exotic lives in our own backyards. In \u003ci\u003eThe Summer of Lost and Found\u003c\/i\u003e, Linnea and the Rutledge family continue to face their challenges with the strength, faith, and commitment that has inspired fans for decades. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMary Alice Monroe once again delves into the complexities of family relationships and brings her signature “sensitive and true” (Dorothea Benton Frank, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author) storytelling to this poignant and timely novel of love, courage, and resilience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Summer of Lost and Found\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Mary Alice Monroe takes you on a trip to the idyllic sun, sand, and gracious lifestyle of a Southern summer. This season’s must-read!” \u003cb\u003e—Nancy Thayer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSurfside Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mary Alice Monroe‘s inspired choice to write about the pandemic \u003ci\u003eduring\u003c\/i\u003e the pandemic has paid off in this next installment of her acclaimed Beach House series, which can easily be read as a stand-alone, too. Quarantine isn’t so much an issue as it is a setting in the book, bringing unlikely housemates together into a gathering storm of questions and consequences, as the youngest members of Monroe’s beloved Rutledge family try to find their proverbial way from sand to sea, just like the turtle hatchlings Monroe writes so vividly about. A novel of growing up, saying goodbye to the past, and learning to ask yourself the hard questions, including one of the most vital of all: ‘Who do you really want to be?’” \u003cb\u003e—Kristin Harmel,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Vanishing Stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The latest in Monroe’s long-running Beach House series gives dedicated fans a chance to catch up with old friends, and provides enough background on the characters for new readers to enjoy. The intimate island atmosphere keeps the focus on family and romantic relationships, as the characters deal with a global pandemic. Monroe’s book acknowledges some of the hardships that real people endured over the past year, addresses loss and change, and finds hope where it’s possible, which gives depth to this timely story.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Other Works by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Mary Alice Monroe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Like so many of you, I start my summer season with the enchanting novels of Mary Alice Monroe. I'm a devoted fan of her magical depictions of the lowcountry and the charms of her characters.\"\u003cb\u003e—Elin Hilderbrand, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e 28 Summers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Magical! Mary Alice Monroe’s writing is always sensitive and true, and as inspiring as the natural wonder about which she writes.” \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Mary Alice Monroe writes gorgeously, with authority and tenderness, about the natural world and its power to inspire, transport, and to heal.\" \u003cb\u003e–#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Susan Wiggs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Readers come for the characters but stay for the animals.” \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Fast-paced and fluid, heartache as well as joy make this a most enjoyable read.\"\u003cb\u003e –\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Loyal readers will recognize Monroe’s signature love of animals, while fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Wendy Wax will enjoy the picturesque setting and heartwarmingly intertwined character arcs.” \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Saving our wildlife... one book at a time”\u003cb\u003e –\u003ci\u003eSouthern Living \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“It’s hard to describe the beauty of Monroe’s work. The words on the pages flow from the author’s eyes to create a world of rare enchantment. Next, Monroe’s brain assembles a plot that moves the characters from one amazing event to another. Then from Monroe’s heart comes the passion for the story, one that is rich with love and depth.” \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eHuffington Post \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"You might pick up her books for escapism, but you'll be more environmentally aware by its end.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eChattanooga Times Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A poignant and compelling story of self-discovery, love and redemption.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eJacksonville Journal-Courier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Monroe's trademark mix of environmental awareness, coastal nostalgia, and gentle wish fulfillment should be catnip for the hordes of recreational readers who've made her a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller.\" \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eWilmington Star-News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781982148348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40592097345742,"sku":"9781982148348","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_c8edb87f-5ab6-40a7-86f8-632ce25c4e0d.jpg?v=1637762984","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781982148348","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}