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That Summer

'If you have time for only one book this summer, pick this one' The New York Times
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That Summer by Jennifer Weiner explores the unexpected friendship between two women, Daisy and Diana, whose lives intersect in surprising ways. Set against the backdrop of Cape Cod, the novel delves into themes of identity, secrets, and the impact of past traumas as both women confront events from their pasts. The engaging narrative weaves together personal redemption and growth.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy compelling narratives with intertwining stories of friendship and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of the summer, it explores themes of personal transformation and the unexpected connections that change lives, presented with heart and depth characteristic of Jennifer Weiner's storytelling.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Summer comes another timely and deliciously twisty novel of intrigue, secrets, and the transformative power of female friendship.

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'An ambitious, immersive novel from the author of In Her Shoes' Red Magazine

'Engrossing' Sunday Mirror

'If you have time for only one book this summer, pick this one' The New York Times

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From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Summer comes another timely and deliciously twisty novel of intrigue, secrets, and the transformative power of female friendship.

Daisy Shoemaker can't sleep. With a thriving cooking business, full schedule of volunteer work, and a beautiful home in the Philadelphia suburbs, she should be content. But her teenage daughter can be a handful, her husband can be distant, her work can feel trivial, and she has lots of acquaintances, but no real friends. Still, Daisy knows she's got it good. So why is she up all night?

While Daisy tries to identify the root of her dissatisfaction, she's also receiving misdirected emails meant for a woman named Diana Starling, whose email address is just one punctuation mark away from her own. While Daisy's driving carpools, Diana is chairing meetings. While Daisy's making dinner, Diana's making plans to reorganize corporations. Diana's glamorous, sophisticated, single-lady life is miles away from Daisy's simpler existence. When an apology leads to an invitation, the two women meet and become friends. But, as they get closer, we learn that their connection was not completely accidental. Who IS this other woman, and what does she want with Daisy?

From the manicured Main Line of Philadelphia to the wild landscape of the Outer Cape, written with Jennifer Weiner's signature wit and sharp observations, That Summer is a story about surviving our pasts, confronting our futures, and the sustaining bonds of friendship.

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Find out why everyone's talking about Jennifer Weiner

'You'll love this book and wish she was your friend' MINDY KALING

'Fiercely funny, powerfully smart, and remarkably brave' CHERYL STRAYED

'Like Helen Fielding, Weiner balances fresh humour, deft characterisations, and literary sensibility' THE GUARDIAN

Mrs Everything is like Beaches but with mothers and daughters and sisters. I may never recover' JILL GRUNEWALD

'Generous and entertaining' Publishers Weekly

'You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to read it again' TheSkimm

'Blends humour and heartbreak to create an irresistible novel' Publishers Weekly

'Weiner [is] a marvellously natural storyteller' Publishers Weekly

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That Summer by Jennifer Weiner has generally been well-received as a compelling blend of friendship, personal growth, and social commentary. Readers praise its richly drawn characters and engaging narrative, though some note predictable plot elements. Overall, it is celebrated for its exploration of resilience and the impact of past events on the present.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349429830

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over twenty books, including Good in Bed, The Littlest Bigfoot, and her memoir Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing. A graduate of Princeton University and contributor to the New York Times Opinion section, Jennifer lives with her family in Philadelphia. Visit her online at JenniferWeiner.com.

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