The Summer We Read Gatsby
A Novel

Like the women in the novel, my Aunt (who I adore) has a house in the Hamptons, one where I have spent many a summer weekend, and of which I have many fond memories. Couple that with the fact that The Great Gatsby was one of my favorite books, back in High School, and that, like the narrator, I am a......more

(Reprinted from the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography [cclapcenter.com]. I am the original author of this essay, as well as the owner of CCLaP; it is not being reprinted illegally.) I picked up this breezy beach read literally on a whim the other week, after spying it on the "New Releases......more

This book is a prime example of why one should never pick a book based solely on its title. The writing isn't terrible, the plot isn't ridiculous or anything, it's literally a forgettable book. I just finished reading it a few hours ago and my brain has already forgotten...what was I writing about? Y......more

3.5 stars I think I got this book from blind dates bookshop. They do mystery book boxes. I had two days off and I wanted something short from my shelves and this one fit. This book would have made an excellent beach read. It is about two sisters who inherit their aunt's house in the Hamptons. They go......more

I decided to read this book after seeing it on quite a few summer reading lists, including Oprah's. I can somewhat understand why Oprah put it on her list. She seems to be a fan of thoughtful writers, and Danielle Ganek falls into that category. But other than that, I cannot say I enjoyed the book.......more