6 Hot Summer Reads Curated by Barrett Books in Darien

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Need a new book? The experts at Darien’s Barrett books take the guess work out of finding your next beach read.

MISS MORGAN’S BOOK BRIGADE

by Janet Skeslien Charles
A must-read for historical fiction fans, except this is based on a true story. In 1918, Jessie Carson, a NYPL librarian who heads to post-war France with the American Committee for Devastated France to rebuild their libraries, then vanishes. In 1987, NYPL Librarian Wendy Peterson learns about Jessie and resolves to figure out what happened to her. Do these women have more in common than their job at the New York Public Library?

THE DEMON OF UNREST

by Erik Larson
Erik Larson remains unstoppable in his masterful retellings of some of history’s most important moments. Focused on the tension in the months following Lincoln’s election and preceding the Civil War, The Demon of Unrest is a suspenseful choice for fiction and nonfiction fans alike.

FUNNY STORY

by Emily Henry
Daphne’s fiancé Peter comes home from his bachelor party proclaiming his love for his childhood best friend Petra. She needs to get out of their house and fast. Luckily Petra’s ex boyfriend Miles has an extra room in their, er, his apartment. Situational hijinks ensue as everyone tries to find their place and themselves.

LONG ISLAND

by Colm Tóibín
Fans of Tóibín’s Brooklyn and it’s unforgettable heroine Eilis Lacey, rejoice! She is living with her husband and family on Long Island, but still feels close to her home of Ireland, despite not having visited for many years. When a stranger arrives with an ultimatum, Eilis’ decision will change

SUMMERS AT THE SAINT

by Mary Kay Andrews
A perfect hybrid for mystery lovers and romance fans, Mary Kay Andrews’ newest novel follows Traci Eddings’ rags to riches journey as she tries to restore the St. Cecelia Hotel, The Saint, to its former glory following her husband’s death.

THE NEXT MRS. PARRISH

by Liv Constantine
A follow-up to the 2018 novel The Last Mrs. Parrish, a best-selling Reese’s Book Club pick, The Next Mrs. Parrish picks up where Daphne and Amber leave off, leading the reader through twists and turns that will force you to rethink everything you thought you knew about duplicity and betrayal. Barrett Books is hosting Lynne and Valerie Constantine, sisters who write under the Liv nom de plume, on Friday June 28th.

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