"Dazzling...as funny as it is poignant, nostalgic as it is sharp." —Carley Fortune, New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After A book editor spends one last summer on Fire Island in this sparkling and surprising new novel from the author of A Shoe Story. As a book editor, Julia Morse lived and breathed stories. Whether with her pen to a manuscript or curled up with a book while at her beloved Fire Island cottage, her imagination alight with a good tale, she could anticipate practically any ending. The ending she’d never imagined was her own. To be fair, no one expects to die at thirty-seven. So when the unthinkable happens to Julia, rather than following the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, she chooses to spend one last summer near those she loves most. As she follows her adoring, novelist husband Ben to their—unexpectedly full—home on Fire Island, she discovers the ripple affect her life has had on the trajectory of so many: her baseball loving, young-at-heart neighbor who believes it’s best not to go it alone, two bright-eyed teenagers eager to become adults, and her best friend who must shake off heartbreak for a new chance at love. With poignant comedy and insight, On Fire Island is an ode to the stories all around us and to the brightest types of loves…for the people closest to you and the places that shape you.

"As a book editor, Julia Morse lived and breathed stories. Whether with her pen to a manuscript or curled up with a book while at her beloved Fire Island cottage, her imagination alight with a good tale, she could anticipate practically any ending. The ending she'd never imagined was her own. To be fair, no one expects to die at thirty-seven. So when the unthinkable happens to Julia, rather than following the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, she chooses to spend one last summer near those she loves most. As she follows her adoring, novelist husband Ben to their-unexpectedly full-home on Fire Island, she discovers the ripple affect her life has had on the trajectory of so many- her baseball loving, young-at-heart neighbour who believes it's best not to go it alone, two bright-eyed teenagers eager to become adults, and her best friend who must shake off heartbreak for a new chance at love."--

Fire Island

"Fire Island," written through George Manville Fenn, is a lovely experience book. The plot of the tale takes place on an empty island in which a group of human beings are caught and need to learn to live on difficult instances. The tale is about boys, Dick and Chris, who get stuck on this dangerous island after their deliver sinks. Together, they make their way via the rough terrain, facing many demanding situations, such as assaults from adversarial troops and the natural factors. As the men try and match in with their new environment, Fenn skillfully weaves a tale of survival, power, and friendship. They ought to cope with the risks of the island, which include an adversarial surroundings, tough terrain, and the horrifying undertaking of finding meals. Along the way, they meet native human beings and should discover their manner thru unknown regions even as looking to determine out what's taking place with the island. When matters go incorrect, the book is about a way to keep going, make friends, and trust in yourself even when things are hard. Fenn's tale shows how courageous and clever the lads are as they deal with difficult situations, stressing how important dedication and teamwork are for purchasing past hard obstacles. "Fire Island" is a charming tale that explores how human beings live alive and the way the human spirit can win inside the face of threat in an unknown and threatening surroundings.

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