Driftwood Summer

By: Patti Callahan Henry

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

In the small seaside town of Palmetto Beach, the Sheffield sisters – responsible Riley, vivacious Maisy, and fun-loving Adalee – reunite to celebrate their mother’s birthday and try to save the family bookstore, which has long been a beloved gathering place in their tight-knit community. But June also marks the return of Mack Logan, who 13 years ago was Riley’s best friend and Maisy’s teenage crush. His choice of Maisy over Riley during that pivotal summer destroyed the special closeness between the sisters, and sent their lives in very different directions.

Now Riley, a single mom who doubts any man will ever live up to the ideal Mack Logan, must work with her sisters while hiding a shattering secret about their mother. Maisy, a California designer, still blames Riley for ruining her one true love. And Adalee, a college coed, resents the family’s intrusion into her summer plans. When Mack arrives, all three sisters are forced to confront their long-held beliefs about the conflicts that tore them apart and the bonds of love and loyalty that still draw them together. Will they allow the past to define the future?

©2010 Patti Callahan Henry (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

First introduction to Patti Callahan Henry

This was my first introduction to Patti Callahan Henry and really... it was a good one. I enjoyed the audiobook version. I liked the story of the three sisters, all different but when it comes down to it family is important. I liked the setting and the bookstore within Driftwood Cottage and all the characters that entered that store. Riley's story I particularly liked and lastly I liked that it was the sisters that bonded together and saved the day.

A surprising great read.

A great tale of family, secrets, resolution, and a bit of coming of age. This story touched me. I think it's a good reminder of what is really important in life, and how to find your way.

I Loved This Book...

What did you love best about Driftwood Summer?

Performed superbly by Julia Whelan, I found myself immersed in the culture of the small oceanside community and it's small bookstore.

What other book might you compare Driftwood Summer to and why?

I read another of Patti Henry's books, Between The Tides and loved both books!

What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Julia has the cadence and timing to bring out the characters individuality. Something that not everyone can do.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely

Any additional comments?

Read both this book as well as Between The Tides. You won't be disappointed.

Great story, loved it.

Great read cover to cover. Filled with a touch of mystery the whole way. Loved it!

Enjoyable

This is an enjoyable book. Good story, not real deep but very enjoyable. A good read that involves all the entanglements of family. A good writer brings them to together and gives you great visual. I recommend.