Are you thinking about a vacation on the beach but can’t get there? Or maybe planning a trip and need something to read? Why not read with us in August? We are reading The Island: a novel by bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand. This is a great story, perfect for summer. You will smell the salt from the ocean and feel the sand between your toes while reading this book. Erin notes that she reads one of Hilderbrand’s books every summer when she’s on her girls’ weekend trip to Martha’s Vineyard.

We understand summer is really busy so in addition to the author discussion, we are bringing back the online discussion in Big Tent. So if you want to read with us but can’t commit to the author discussion you will still have an opportunity to share your thoughts and talk about the book.

We have several copies to give away to Manic Mommies listeners and book clubbers. We have been fortunate enough to discuss the books with the authors all year and this month we will be discussing the book on August 21 with Elin! Watch for details on how to join the conversation closer to the date.

Synopsis: This new novel is set on Tuckernuck, a tiny island off the coast of Nantucket. Four women—a mother, her sister, two grown daughters—head to Tuckernuck for a retreat, hoping to escape their troubles. Instead, they find only drama, secrets, and life-changing revelations.

To enter this month’s giveaway, send an e-mail (comments are not considered entries) to Mari.Partyka@gmail.com. Put The Island in the subject line. Please include your shipping address in the body of your message.

Winners will be selected at random at 12pm on Friday, July 23.