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What do you look for in a book?Romance? Drama? Or maybe a heartwarming, feel-good story?

If you answered "all three", then I have a book for you!

Kristy Woodson Harvey's The Summer Of Songbirds landed with a splash last July, and has only continued making waves since. You may know Harvey from her much-loved Peachtree Bluff series, now in development for the screen with NBC, but her new novel is a different beast entirely!

Featuring a wonderful and expansive cast of brand-new characters, Harvey will take you on a literary journey through a rich, beautifully rendered vision of the South - a genre-defining read to carry you out of the summer season and into autumn.

Recently, The Summer Of Songbirds was recognized by Good Morning America as their Buzz Pick following several recommendations from bookstore owners across the country. Critics were equally enthusiastic about this latest release from Harvey, scoring it an exceptional 4.5 stars across all outlets.

This is the tenth major novel release from Kristy Woodson Harvey, and she shows no signs of slowing down. The work has found its place in women’s reading groups and book clubs nationwide, with one outlet calling it the “perfect summer read”, and another calling the tale a “warm hug for the soul”.

As with most of Harvey’s works, the narrative is set in a sunny, saccharine vision of the American South - though not one altogether devoid of conflict - specifically taking place in Harvey’s home state of North Carolina. Inspired by the world famous summer camps that the state is known for, the story is directly inspired by Harvey’s childhood - a deeply personal, yet universally relatable tale of growth, friendship, and triumph in the face of adversity.

The story follows three women, childhood friends now grown and estranged, as they reunite under fairly dour circumstances. As the fate of the summer camp that formed the foundation of their childhood friendship is called into question, they must put aside petty differences, navigate romantic interests, and ultimately band together with the camp’s owner and their former counselor to save the place they all know and love.

While the book is infused throughout with Harvey’s signature nostalgic tone, readers have celebrated her ability to still tackle difficult subjects - such as addiction and relationship troubles - while still weaving an overall heartwarming narrative.

One critic summed up their feelings with this statement, “I loved everything about The Summer of Songbirds. The author vividly describes the campgrounds, the lake, the trees, sailing, and nature all around. The author also describes her colorful and vivid characters as complex, complicated, loyal, resourceful, and creative.”

This is not a book your can afford to miss if you are a fan of Southern fiction, women's literature, or romance. Kristy Woodson Harvey is a master of her craft, and in her latest release, she has crafted a page-turner that you won't be able to put down!

You can find a small number of signed copies of The Summer Of Songbirds available for purchase at the link below. Unsigned copies can be found wherever books are sold.

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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