BY: Zibby Owens
These summer reads all have covers that will go quite nicely with your flag cake, sparklers, and more. Not that you should ever judge a book by its cover!
I Want You More: A Novel by Swan Huntley
Explore the East End in this delicious novel set in East Hampton. When a ghostwriter moves in with her celebrity chef client, antics ensue. (Note: get a free tote with purchase all summer long at BookHampton!)
The Paris Novel: A Novel by Ruth Reichl
One dress can change everything. Join food writer extraordinaire, bestselling author and former editor of Gourmet magazine Ruth Reichl as she takes us on a tour of Paris from the aisles of Shakespeare & Co. to Les Deux Magots where we can sip Sancerre and eat oysters. A delectable, decadent read.
The Wealth of Shadows: A Novel by Graham Moore
The Academy Award-winning screenwriter of “The Imitation Game” and author of The Light of Days is back with a story about one tax accountant who took on the Nazis in World War II. As the book says: money can be a dangerous weapon.
I’ve Tried Being Nice: Essays by Ann Leary
You will laugh out loud reading Ann Leary’s thoughts about the neighbor’s dog, what she and celebrity husband Dennis Leary do now that they’re empty-nesters, her doubles tennis antics, and more. Absolutely hilarious.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew by Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby
This New York Times bestselling nonfiction book is critically important for anyone curious about the current conflict between Israel and Palestine and the relationship between Black and Jewish people.
Every Time We Say Goodbye: A Novel by Natalie Jenner
A historical novel set in 1955 about a playwright who gets into the Rome cinema scene and uncovers secrets about her late husband from the recent war by bestselling author Natalie Jenner.
My Favorite Terrible Thing: A Novel by Madeleine Henry
Set in the Hamptons, this novel by East Hampton-based Madeleine features a bestselling author who goes missing.
All the Colors of the Dark: A Novel by Chris Whittaker
The New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End is back with his second novel set in 1975 about a boy named Patch who saves the daughter of a wealthy family when a series of girls go missing in Missouri.
Lies and Weddings: A Novel by Kevin Kwan
From the author of Crazy Rich Asians comes the third book in the trilogy about a down-on-his-luck former high-flying future earl who sets out to marry rich to solve his debt issues. When a volcano erupts and a hot mic moment occurs, who knows what will happen!
Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways: A Memoir by Brittany Means
A lyrical memoir about the power of memory and the strength of the human spirit to overcome any sort of trauma for fans of Jeannette Walls’s The Glass Castle.
Soldier Sailor: A Novel by Claire Kilroy
A beautiful, captivating meditation on the limits of motherhood and mental health.
My Favorite Terrible Thing: A Novel by Madeleine Henry
Set in the Hamptons, this novel by East Hampton–based Madeleine features a bestselling author who goes missing.
The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
Set in Maine, this story by bestselling author J. Courtney Sullivan follows a woman over 20 years with her relationship to a beloved Victorian home.
PLUS! Q&A with BookHampton Owner Carolyn Brody
Tell us what authors will be visiting BookHampton this summer!
In July and August, we will host Gil Shafer, one of the world’s leading experts on contemporary traditional architecture; Emma Rosenblum (Bad Summer People; Very Bad People), and a panel event featuring authors with summer’s hottest thrillers. Plus, you, Zibby! Visit bookhampton.com/events for the complete lineup.
What’s one secret to running a great bookstore?
Well, there’s really no one secret! It’s a combination—a sometimes hard-to-capture mixture of art and science. Here’s what works for BookHampton: great books, loyal customers, exceptional customer service, strong foot traffic, inventory management (I know… boring!), and the occasional rainy day sometimes helps—no golf and no tennis equals more books and puzzles sold!
What do you think the role of BookHampton is in the community?
BookHampton is a warm, welcoming community space for book lovers and readers of all ages. It’s a place where people can gather, one can linger, or run into old friends, and make new friends. The bookstore offers a diverse range of titles for every and any interest.
Can you tell us about the new manager, Eve Karlin? We’ll miss Jesse!
We all miss Jesse Bartel, who was truly one-of-a-kind. We’re extremely fortunate that our longtime bookseller Eve Karlin has graciously stepped right into the store manager role. Eve is the author of City of Liars and Thieves and Track 61—a BookHampton bestseller! In 2021, Eve was the recipient of a James Patterson Holiday Bookseller bonus awarded by the American Booksellers Association. She lives here in East Hampton with her husband and three children (triplets!).
Where is your favorite place to read in the Hamptons?
My backyard patio, in the shade on a wicker chair and ottoman, or in the early evening on an aluminum beach chair dug into the sand on Main Beach. Maybe with a glass of rosé.
