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Sign up todayThe Same Bright Stars
A Novel
Narrator
Chris Henry Coffey
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Length
7 hours 38 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“One of my favorites of the year, this book explores the theme of human connections, and it does so in a way that had me smiling, ugly crying, and pondering my own life. I was invested in the story and the main character, who has faced a lot of tragedy and is trying to decide whether or not to sell his family restaurant in a Delaware beach town. Chris Henry Coffey’s voice fit the book’s thoughtful tone perfectly.”
— Colleen • Read Between The Lynes
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“A moving, hopeful story about family, friends and second chances. ”
— Karen • Righton Books
From the author of the Read with Jenna Bonus Pick A Little Hope, an uplifting and emotionally resonant novel set in a Delaware beach town about a local restaurant owner at a turning point.
Three generations of Schmidts have run their family’s beachfront restaurant and Jack has been at the helm since the death of his father. Jack puts the demands of the restaurant above all else, with a string of failed relationships, no hobbies, and no days off as proof of his commitment to the place. He can’t remember the last time he sat on the beach, or even enjoyed a moment to himself.
Meanwhile, the DelDine group has been gradually snapping up beloved eateries along this stretch of coast and are pursuing Jack with a very generous offer to take Schmidt’s off his hands.
Jack craves companionship and maybe even a family. He wonders if closing the door on the restaurant might open a new window for him. But who would he be without Schmidt’s, and can he trust DelDine’s claims that they will continue to employ his staff and honor his family’s legacy?
When he receives startling news from the past, Jack begins to reshape his life and forge unexpected new friendships. But will he really let go of the very things that have defined him?
Ethan Joella teaches English and psychology at the University of Delaware. He is the author of A Little Hope, which was a Read with Jenna Bonus Selection, A Quiet Life, and The Same Bright Stars. He lives in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his wife and two daughters.
