The book of summers is the debut novel of uk writer emylia hall. Every summer when i was small we would pack up the car and take the ferry from dover to calais, before driving through france and germany. The book of summers is emylia s first novel and is inspired by her childhood memories of vacations spent in rural hungary. Every summer when i was small we would pack up the car and take the ferry from dover to. The book of summers is set around a gift the adult beth receives soon after her mother has died. Oct 31, 2011 the book of summers is the debut novel from emylia hall, an incredible talent and exciting new voice in contemporary literary fiction. It is born of childhood memories some real, many imagined. Emylia now lives in bristol with her husband, the comicbook writer and childrens author, robin etherington, and young son. Emylia hall was born in 1978 and grew up in the devon countryside, the daughter of an english artist and a hungarian quiltmaker.
Then a package arrives, a handmade scrapbook marked the book of summers. Emylia hall talks to richard and judy about her book club title the book of summers. The book of summers is emylia halls astounding debut novel about a sweet child who grows up under unusual circumstances, defined by the split of her parents in the middle of childhood. Emylia halls short fiction has appeared in a number of publications, and she was dubbed by elle magazine uk as one of 2012s three most anticipated debut novelists. May 29, 2012 the book of summers is a brilliant book that i just couldnt leave and finished it in just a few days. Read an excerpt friday morning began as english summer mornings often do, with a shy but rising sun and wisps of cloud that were blown away by breakfast.
The book of summers by emylia hall nook book ebook. For nineyearold beth lowe, it should have been a magical summersunkissed days lounging in rickety deck chairs, nights gathered around the fire. Halls lovely and haunting debut novel follows beth lowe, a young englishwoman, as she. The book of summers emylia hall reading a debut novel is sometimes like opening a new jar of coffee, an experience to be savoured, a promise of things to come. Set in idyllic italy, its the perfect holiday read, for fans of louise douglas and hannah richell. But the book is a tale of growing up, coming of age, of wanting and getting and. Emylia hall is the author of the book of summers 3.
It was a time when she trod the tightrope between separated parents and two very different countries. Entitled the book of summers, its stuffed with photographs and mementos complied by her mother to record the seven glorious childhood summers beth spent in rural hungary. For nineyearold beth lowe, it should have been a magical summersunkissed days lounging in rickety deck. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site.
The book of summers caught my eye a long time ago, on the waterstones shelf, along with other summer reads. Beths idyllic childhood came to an end on a family holiday to hungary when her. The book of summers hall emylia 0755390830 for sale online ebay. The book of summers is a brilliant book that i just couldnt leave and finished it in just a few days.
The book of summers by emylia hall it is on white nights like these, when the snow outside is pushing at the shutters, and the windows are licked with frost, that marika takes down the book. It would be a shame if the cover put anyone off reading it. Inside is a letter informing her that her longestranged mother has died, and a scrapb. In the beginning, beth lowe is an adult recalling vivid childhood memories experiences conjured by a scrapbook that was mailed to her by an old friend. Jul 16, 2012 emylia hall talks to richard and judy about her book club title the book of summers. However, you wouldnt know this if it werent mentioned in the little bio in the front, as its beautifully written and nonstop engaging. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I myself could imagine the hot hungarian summers and beautifully described villa serena and its surroundings. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
The book of summers audible audiobook unabridged emylia hall author, polly lee narrator, harlequin books s. First month free for new audible escape subscribers. May 28, 2012 told in flashbacks, the book of summers reveals that 30something beth is haunted by this moment and as the story unfolds, the reader cannot help but empathize with the little girl and her rather staid, somber father as they struggle to make a new life, in the quiet west of england, from the pieces that remain of the old one. The back cover promised a trip to exotic hungary, full of vivid descriptions and family mysteries and i must admit that, after eventually finishing it, i am rather disappointed. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 6, 2012. The cover of the book of summers made me expect a chick lit novel, but i dont think it is one as it seems deeper and more considered. Emylia has done a great job keeping the readers interested in every little detail and what happened next. The book of summers by emylia hall is the story of one girls reflections on her idyllic teen years and how a single secret changed her life forever. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors.
The book of summers by emylia hall overdrive rakuten. The book of summers kindle edition by hall, emylia. Inside is a letter telling her that marika, her longestranged mother, has died. The book has a lot more depth than the cute flowery summerread the cover suggests it to have. There is also a scrapbook beth has never seen before. Apr 09, 2012 the book of summers is inspired by evocative memories of her own childhood days spent in rural hungary. Emylia hall creates an enchanting and vivid picture of beths summers in rural hungary. Borrow it a young woman receives a mysterious gift. Inside is a letter informing her that her longestranged mother has died, and a scrapbook beth has never seen before. Browse emylia halls bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The book of summers by emylia hall book club discussion. She lives in bristol with her husband, the writer robin etherington, and their. The book of summers by emylia hall headline publishing. But what begins as an innocent vacation to hungary ends with the devastating separation of her parents.
The book of summers hall emylia 0755390830 for sale online. She lives in bristol with her husband, the writer robin etherington, and their young son. The book of summers is inspired by evocative memories of her own childhood days spent in rural hungary. It was recommended to me by lucy, who blogs over at the unlikely bookworm, and it had a lot of buzz surrounding it on twitter at the time of publication, so i was quick to pick up a gorgeous hardcover copy. The book of summers by emylia hall the write edge bookshelf.
The book of summers is the perfect coming of age narrative, representing the true emotion of what makes us human. When beths father brings her a brown paper package from hungary, it unlocks memories, both good and bad, which she had spent many years trying to forget. Its an addictive read and an amazing debut for emylia hall. Buy the book of summers by emylia hall from waterstones today.
She lives in the uk with her husband, who is also an author. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Read an excerpt friday morning began as english summer mornings often do, with a shy but rising sun and wisps of. The title gives little away other than a seasonal hint. The richard and judy bestseller by hall, emylia isbn. For nineyearold beth lowe, it should have been a magical summersunkissed days lounging in rickety deck chairs, night. The book of summers is a wonderful evocative tale of childhood memories brought back to life through unexpected means and the effect this has on the present day. You can follow emylia hall on twitter you can like the book of summers on facebook you can buy the book of summers via amazon. Emylia hall was born in 1978 and grew up in the devon countryside. The book has a lot more depth than the cute flowery summerread the cover suggests it. Cultural identity is an important theme in the book.
For nineyearold beth lowe, it should have been a magical summersunkissed. The book of summers ebook by emylia hall rakuten kobo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of summers. Tucked inside is a note from her mothers longtime lover zoltan, informing beth. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. She grabs the album and heads to the park to recall memories she banished as a teenager. Well, the book of summers does contain all of those things but it also has a deeper, darker, more poignant side. When kit loses her mother in tragic circumstances, she feels drawn to finally connect with the father she has never met. Jeancharles hue between shades of gray ruta sepetys angels and demons dan brown the secret rhonda byrne afterwards rosamund lupton black sea twilight domnica radulescu a short history of tractors in ukrainian marina. Halls lovely and haunting debut novel follows beth lowe, a. The book of summers is emylias first novel and is inspired by her childhood memories of vacations spent in rural hungary. Read the book of summers by emylia hall available from rakuten kobo. Entitled the book of summers, its stuffed with photographs and mementos compiled by her mother to record the seven glorious childhood summers beth spent in rural hungary. I cant begin to say how excited i am to be interviewing emylia hall about her writing today.
The book of summers emylia hall just the word summer is enough to evoke memories of carefree childhood days playing outside, lazy afternoons basking in the heat and sunbaked, exotic, picture postcard landscapes. The book of summers by emylia hall is the story of one girls reflections on her idyllic teen years and how a single secret changed her life forever when beths father brings her a brown paper package from hungary, it unlocks memories, both good and bad, which she had spent many years trying to forget. My first novel, the book of summers, is a comingofage story about longing and belonging. Found the description at the beginning of the book a little overstated, however, it was a good story with an intriguing twist. The book of summers by emylia hall lindas book bag. The book of summers is the debut novel from emylia hall, an incredible talent and exciting new voice in contemporary literary fiction. Jan 01, 2017 the book of summers is the perfect coming of age narrative, representing the true emotion of what makes us human. Emylia hall beth lowe receives a scrapbook from her longestranged mother entitled the book of summers which is filled with photographs and mementos recording the seven glorious childhood summers beth spent in. I enjoyed this debut novel and look forward to further books from emylia hall in future. Emylia hall, author of the book of summers, debut novel published in the uk by headline and in the us by mira. Read the book of summers the richard and judy bestseller by emylia hall available from rakuten kobo. Its a factor in motivating marika to leave her family, and at one.