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Fans of Southern fiction have been waiting with bated breath for months now, and it is my distinct pleasure to deliver the good news: Kristy Woodson Harvey's new novel is here, and critics and readers seem to agree: it's a huge hit. With an emotional narrative paired with rich characters and a saccharine storyline sure to warm you to your very core, Harvey has delivered once again. Her work occupies the #14 spot on the July NYT Bestsellers list, and for good reason: it is one of Harvey's best yet, and is already leaving readers wondering what she has in store for us next.

“The Summer Of Songbirds”, a tender and romantic work of nostalgic southern fiction, is Harvey’s latest release following the success of her previous novel, “The Wedding Veil”. Critics are touting this work as another in a line of consistently high-quality releases from Harvey, whose works have become a staple in book clubs and reading lists alike.

The novel follows a story inspired by Harvey’s own upbringing. In the story, June Moore, head of a well-loved North Carolina summer camp, struggles to save all she has worked for as personal and financial troubles threaten her livelihood. Along the way, she will team up with a group of former campers, now grown and facing challenges of their own, as they fight to preserve the camp that formed the foundation of their friendship.

The story is lovingly rendered in Harvey’s signature style, reminiscent of Southern classics in the tradition of Mary Chesnut, Kate Chopin, Alice Walker, and others. The novel has been lauded as among Harvey’s most emotionally complex, the central theme being one of fraught friendship, and the difficulties that growing apart can bring - themes which I am certain will resonate with all of us.

The mid-July launch of this novel makes it the ideal choice for poolside reading, and it has already been adopted by women’s fiction book clubs across the country as a feel-good antidote for these tumultuous times.

This release also marks the end of Harvey’s book tour, though signed copies are still available for purchase for a limited time on her website.

One satisfied reader left the following review, “The Summer of Songbirds is a beautiful story about unconditional love. Without completely escaping the realities of adulthood, Harvey perfectly captures the nostalgia of childhood summers, the beginnings of lifelong friendships, and the enduring memories of first loves that never completely fade.”

If you've been feeling down or are simply in the mood for something pure, Harvey's new novel is sure to lift you. Get your copy while they are still in stock - if the NYT listing is anything to go by, this "Songbird" is practically "flying" off the shelves!

Kristy Woodson Harvey, outside of her pursuits as a novelist, is also a renowned blogger and podcast host, also serving on the University Of North Carolina’s literary board. Her seminal “Peachtree Bluff” series is currently in development for a screen adaptation produced by NBC; Harvey will be credited as a co-writer for that project.

To order your signed copy or to read more about Kristy's work, visit the link in the description.

Kristy Woodson Harvey, Author City: Beaufort Address: 1619 Live Oak Street Website http://www.kristywoodsonharvey.com Phone +1-252-916-6931 Email kristywharvey@gmail.com