Elin Hilderbrand born (July 17, 1969) is an American author who writes about love, loss, and family relationships. Her novels are set on Nantucket Island and center around the lives of women who are trying to find themselves and their place in the world.
If you’re looking for a summer read that will make you laugh, cry, and think, then check out one of these books recommended by Elin Hilderbrand.
A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler is a heartwarming novel about family, love, and life. The story follows the Whitshanks family through generations of love and laughter.
Readers will fall in love with the characters and their unique quirks. Anne Tyler’s writing is beautiful and lyrical, painting a picture of an idyllic family life.
A Spool of Blue Thread is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction. It’s a warm and wonderful story that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg
It could all be yours. The house, the car, the money in the bank. All of it. Jami Attenberg’s book, All This Could Be Yours, is a story about greed, family, and what we’re willing to do for the people we love (and sometimes hate).
Attenberg tells the story of the Tuchman’s, a wealthy New York City family who has more than their fair share of secrets and skeletons in their closet. Alex Tuchman is the black sheep of the family, and she’s determined to find out what really happened to her brother, who died mysteriously years ago.
All This Could Be Yours is a dark and twisted tale of greed and betrayal. Attenberg masterfully weaves together a web of lies and deceit that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Jeanine Cummins’ American Dirt is a novel that follows the journey of a mother and her eight-year-old son as they flee Mexico for the United States.
The book has been praised for its gripping portrayal of the hardships faced by immigrants but has also come under fire for its depiction of Mexico and Mexican culture.
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty has done it again with her newest novel, Big Little Lies. Just like her other novels, Big Little Lies tells the story of three mothers who become friends. The mothers all have young children who go to the same school.
The three mothers are Madeline, Celeste, and Jane. Madeline is the mother of two girls, one of whom is going through a tough time at school. Celeste is the mother of twin boys who are very well-behaved. Jane is the mother of a boy who is being bullied at school.
The mothers all have their own secrets that they are keeping from each other. But when one of their children dies, they are forced to confront their secrets and deal with the fallout.
Big Little Lies is a gripping novel that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.
Every Other Weekend by Zulema Renee Summerfield
In “Every Other Weekend”, Zulema Renee Summerfield opens up about her life as a weekend parent. She shares her experiences of spending time with her children every other weekend, and how it has changed her perspective on parenting.
Summerfield is honest about the challenges that come with being a weekend parent, but she also highlights the joys and rewards that come with it. She offers readers a unique insight into what it’s like to be a parent who doesn’t have their children full-time.
“Every Other Weekend” is an important read for anyone who is a weekend parent, or considering becoming one. It’s an eye-opening look at the realities of parenting in today’s world.
Family Trust by Kathy Wang
Kathy Wang’s Family Trust is a novel about family, love, and money. The story follows the Wang family as they navigate their way through life and business in San Francisco.
The novel is a touching portrait of a Chinese-American family and their relationships with each other. It is also a look at the different aspects of the immigrant experience in America.
Family Trust is an enjoyable read that will leave you thinking about your own family and relationships.
Inheritance by Dani Shapiro
In Dani Shapiro’s novel, Inheritance, the author tells the story of her DNA test and what she discovers about her family history. Shapiro’s novel is a moving and personal account of her journey to uncover her true identity.
Inheritance is a fascinating and thought-provoking read that will leave readers questioning their own sense of self and family. Shapiro’s writing is beautiful and honest, and her story is one that will stay with readers long after they finish the book.
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner
In her book, Mrs. Everything, bestselling author Jennifer Weiner tells the story of two sisters who couldn’t be more different.
Bethie & Jo are as different as sisters can be. Bethie is the responsible one, always following the rules and doing what’s expected of her. Jo is the wild child, always pushing the boundaries and living life on her own terms.
But when their world is turned upside down, they’re forced to lean on each other like never before. Through their journey, they learn that sisterhood isn’t about being alike – it’s about loving each other unconditionally, no matter what life throws your way.
Severance by Ling Ma
Ling Ma’s Severance is a novel about a woman’s journey to find herself after the world ends.
The novel follows the story of Candace Chen, a millennial woman who is working in publishing when a pandemic known as “Shen Fever” begins to sweep the globe. Candace is one of the few survivors in New York City and decides to head west in search of her family.
along the way, she meets a group of survivors who help her come to terms with the new world and ultimately find herself.
Severance is a moving and thought-provoking novel about loss, hope, and what it means to be human in the face of disaster.
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
When the Sorenson family patriarch, David, dies suddenly, his four adult daughters are left to grapple with their complicated past and uncertain future. Claire Lombardo’s debut novel The Most Fun We Ever Had is a sweeping portrait of a family in crisis.
Lombardo expertly captures the multi-generational drama of the Sorensons, a Midwestern family whose lives are upended by tragedy. The novel follows the sisters as they grapple with their father’s death and the secrets that threaten to tear their family apart.
The Most Fun We Ever Had is a moving exploration of what it means to be a family, and how our past can shape our present. Lombardo has written a powerful debut that will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page.
The People We Hate at the Wedding by Grant Ginder
It’s the night of a lifetime, and you’re surrounded by the people you love most. But there’s always that one person who just rubs you the wrong way. In his book, The People We Hate at the Wedding, author Grant Ginder explores the complicated relationships we have with the people closest to us.
Ginder expertly captures the tension and drama that can unfold on even the happiest of occasions. Through the lens of a wedding, Ginder deftly explores themes of family, love, and betrayal.
The People We Hate at the Wedding is a funny, insightful look at the relationships that define us. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in with your family, or wondered why you keep falling for the wrong person, this book is for you.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
In Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad, readers are transported to an alternate reality where the titular railroad is an actual train that takes escaped slaves from the American South to freedom in the North.
Whitehead’s novel is a sweeping epic that chronicles the journey of one young woman, Cora, as she makes her way north on the Underground Railroad. Along the way, Cora faces unimaginable hardships and cruelty but also finds moments of hope and humanity.
The Underground Railroad is a powerful story about the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of fighting for freedom.
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
Laurie Frankel’s “This Is How It Always Is” is a heartwarming and eye-opening story about a family with a transgender child. The story follows the family as they navigate the challenges and joys that come with raising a transgender child.
This Is How It Always Is is an important book that will help readers understand the complex issues surrounding gender identity.
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
Lisa Taddeo’s book, Three Women, has been praised by critics as an intimate and eye-opening look at the sexual lives of three American women.
The book follows the stories of Lina, Maggie, and Dakota over the course of eight years, exploring the complexities of desire, betrayal, and love.
Taddeo’s deeply reported account is a fascinating read for anyone interested in human sexuality and relationships.
Transcription by Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson’s Transcription is a novel about a young woman named Juliet Armstrong who, in the early days of World War II, is recruited by MI5 to transcribe intercepted German radio messages.
Juliet Armstrong is an ordinary woman with an extraordinary talent for transcription. During the war, she is recruited by MI5 to transcribe intercepted German radio messages, and her work plays a vital role in the Allied victory.
After the war, Juliet returns to her normal life, but the events of the war have left their mark on her. She is haunted by memories of the people she transcribed for, and the choices she made during the war.
White Fur by Jardine Libaire
In her debut novel, White Fur, Jardine Libaire explores the dark underbelly of New York City through the eyes of two young lovers.
Libaire’s characters, Elise and Jamey, are both struggling to find their place in the world. Elise is a wealthy socialite who feels suffocated by her privileged life. Jamey is a working-class artist who is trying to make it in the competitive art world.
When they meet, they feel an instant connection. But as their relationship deepens, they find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of sex, drugs, and crime.
White Fur is a gritty and erotic love story that will leave you breathless.
White Houses by Amy Bloom
White Houses by Amy Bloom is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok, two women who fall in love during the early years of FDR’s presidency.
This novel is a beautiful and heart-wrenching story of two women who are forced to keep their relationship a secret at a time when homosexuality was not yet accepted. Bloom does an excellent job of portraying the struggles and challenges that both women faced during their relationship.
White Houses is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction or wants to learn more about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. This novel will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Improvement by Joan Silber
Mrs. by Caitlin Macy
My Ex-Life by Stephen McCauley
The Balcony by Jane Delury
This Could Hurt by Jillian Medoff
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