The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella Three generations of Schmidts have run their family s beachfront restaurant and Jack has been at the helm since the death of his father. Jack puts the demands of the restaurant above all else, with a string of failed relationships, no hobbies, and no days off as proof of his commitment to the place. He can t remember the last time he sat on the beach, or even enjoyed a moment to himself. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the author of the Read with Jenna Bonus Pick A Little Hope, an uplifting and emotionally resonant novel set in a Delaware beach town about a local restaurant owner at a turning point. Three generations of Schmidts have run their familys beachfront restaurant and Jack has been at the helm since the death of his father. Jack puts the demands of the restaurant above all else, with a string of failed relationships, no hobbies, and no days off as proof of his commitment to the place. He cant remember the last time he sat on the beach, or even enjoyed a moment to himself. Meanwhile, the DelDine group has been gradually snapping up beloved eateries along this stretch of coast and are pursuing Jack with a very generous offer to take Schmidts off his hands. Jack craves companionship and maybe even a family. He wonders if closing the door on the restaurant might open a new window for him. But who would he be without Schmidts, and can he trust DelDines claims that they will continue to employ his staff and honor his familys legacy? When he receives startling news from the past, Jack begins to reshape his life and forge unexpected new friendships. But will he really let go of the very things that have defined him? Author Biography Ethan Joella teaches English and psychology at the University of Delaware. He is the author of A Little Hope, which was a Read with Jenna Bonus Selection, A Quiet Life, and The Same Bright Stars. He lives in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his wife and two daughters. Review Praise for The Same Bright Stars "A feel-good summer tale." --Publishers Weekly "A touching tribute to a cherished place and the people who make it home." --Nikki Erlick, New York Times Bestselling author of The Measure "I recognized and rooted for all the wonderful small-town characters in this moving story about a man at a crossroads in his life. Ethan Joella skillfully explores how grief shapes us, and he captures those perfect moments of human connection we all crave." --Tracey Lange, author of We Are the Brennans "Ethan Joella writes with wisdom and emotional precision about the ache to feel alive and the unexpected ways relationships comfort, devastate and transform us. Absorbing, tender and filled with heart, The Same Bright Stars moved me with its unwavering hope." --Hanna Halperin, author of I Could Live Here Forever "With his signature heart, hopefulness and hard-won wisdom, Ethan Joella more than delivers in The Same Bright Stars. Readers will laugh, cry, and dream alongside the earnest, sentimental Jack and his instantly lovable, warm-hearted community of Rehoboth Beach natives, a town that sparkles to life from the very first page. With his story of family, grief, legacy, and perseverance, Joella has crafted a sensational summer read. I will forever feel lucky to read (and yes, unabashedly weep over!) anything Joella. writes." --Becky Chalsen, author of Kismet Praise for A Quiet Life "Community and grief are at the center of this tender novel in which three residents of a tightly knit Pennsylvania suburb are each grappling with losing loved ones when their lives begin to converge in unexpected ways." --The New York Times Book Review "Ethan Joellas A Quiet Life explores the depths of grief through a widower, the daughter of a murder victim, and the mother of a kidnapping victim...As their lives begin to converge, Chuck, Ella, and Kirsten walk unique roads to find their way to healing." --PopSugar "Once again, Joellas characters are as real as they come. With an observant eye and poetic sensitivity, Joella captures poignant moments and intense feelings, leaving the reader with a sense of recognition and comfort... One of the most meaningful things a person can say is simply "Im here," and this is the level of profound connection that Joella evokes without ever straying into cliché." --BookPage "Joella develops his characters with enormous empathy... The pleasure of discovering connections is one of the most basic joys of reading and is key to Joellas storytelling.... The soothing tone and warm worldview of this grown-up bedtime story will be good for what ails you." --Kirkus "Heartwarming, character-driven charm. Empathetic without becoming saccharine, A Quiet Life highlights the power of closure and the importance of a connected, compassionate community." --Booklist Details ISBN1668024608 Author Ethan Joella Pages 304 Publisher Simon & Schuster Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781668024607 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-07-02 Imprint Scribner Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-07-02 DEWEY 813.6 Language English ISBN-10 1668024608 UK Release Date 2024-07-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160659909;

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