The Sandy Page Bookshop

A Novel

By: Hannah McKinnon

Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw

Sometimes second chances happen in the places we’ve left behind in this heartwarming beach read from the acclaimed author of the “absolute treasure of a novel” (Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author) The Darlings.

After her publishing career and engagement fell apart in Boston, Leah Powell has no choice but to return to her hometown. Feeling lost and discouraged, she stumbles upon a once prominent sea captain’s historic home that now looks as dilapidated as she feels. Suddenly inspired, Leah decides to transform it into a bookstore and café she will call The Sandy Page.

Luke Nickerson, a life-long local and contractor, remembers Leah, even if she doesn’t remember him. Intrigued by her return and her project, he agrees to help her bring the old captain’s house back to life. As they work together, The Sandy Page slowly becomes the town’s go-to gathering spot for locals, tourists, and anyone who is feeling adrift during this long, sweet summer. It’s a home for second chances. But will it be enough for Leah and Luke?

©2025 Hannah Roberts. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Good read

Enjoyed the story. Narration very good. Sweet tender story that evoked a few tears but also brought smiles.

Perfect Cozy Read

For the cozy palate cleansing read that I was craving, I am giving this 5 stars. It’s just what I needed. The only problem I had with the narrator is she would sometimes say the last word of some sentences so quiet, you couldn’t hear it.

charming fun. read

this is an easy book to get caught up inn with the varied characters and main one Lea. Narration great, each character well developed and following the actual restoration and completion of the actual property. would recommend

"Going home" to where my husband proposed

I knew when hearing the opening lines of the novel's preview that I was going to love this listen, that it was going to wrap me in a warm blanket of nostalgia, when the primary character Leah is crossing the Sagamore Bridge to Cape Cod, something I've done with my husband a number of times since Cape Cod is where he grew up during the summers of his childhood. When I met him in college, he woukd resale me with stories of the Bridge, the beaches, Chatham, the Lighthouse, the,saltwater raffle, the quaint shops and "summer people." Most of the places mentioned in the novel are real, and it was so fun for me to relax into that familiarity, while also enjoying each of the storylines unfolding. Chatham really is a lovely place in Massachusetts; it a highlight for me to spend time there when we go to visit my husband's family. The Squire truly is a very popular place, so good luck getting in!
After reading a rather strange book with toxic characters prior to this one, I needed a palate cleanser, and this fit the bill perfectly. Enjoy!

Light and Engaging

A story that lets one relax into it and enjoy the moments shared with the characters.