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

Description: The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella 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? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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 gentle story of one mans attempt to come to terms with his past and his present... Readers will savor the hours they spend in the company of Jack Schmidt and his friends." --BookPage "Joella turns his trademark empathy to the precarious life of a restaurateur and is unfailingly kind to his narrator, contrasting the precariousness of his business and the fragility of aging with the excitement of an unexpected relationship. Fans of Jennifer Closes Marrying the Ketchups and Mary Beth Keanes The Half Moon will enjoy..." --Booklist "A warm novel about possibilities in midlife and the power of community." --Peoples Most Anticipated Summer Books "Colorful... Those in search of a feel-good summer tale will find what theyre looking for." --Publishers Weekly "Joella again unfolds a story that illuminates the connections among people... Theres so much to love about this gentle domestic drama... Both Joella and his protagonist show that nice guys sometimes finish first. About as dear as a novel can be." --Kirkus Reviews "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 Little Hope "A surprising page-turner... Its calm wisdom about bearing the toughest losses--sometimes lightened by unexpected gifts--makes this novel a comforting companion for difficult times." --People "Poignant and quietly powerful...Joella is particularly deft at deconstructing quiet moments in small-town life and amplifying their significance... more than a tad hopeful." --New York Times Book Review "A heartfelt, life-affirming novel." --Alexandra Daddario, Book of the Month "An absorbing, propulsive, and elegantly written debut. I absolutely loved it." --Brandon Hobson, National Book Award finalist and author of The Removed "Forgiveness and redemption are the soul of this novel, but its the love you will remember long after you put it down." --Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Lucia, Lucia and The Shoemakers Wife "A quietly powerful portrait of small-town life, about how the private worries and dreams of a set of characters intersect, told with wisdom and tenderness." --Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes Details ISBN1668024594 Author Ethan Joella Pages 304 Publisher Simon & Schuster Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781668024591 Format Paperback 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 1668024594 UK Release Date 2024-07-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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