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Elin Hilderbrand

  • FICTION

    SUMMERLAND

    JUNE 26, 2012

FICTION

SUMMERLAND

by Elin Hilderbrand

Despite some well-worn plot expedients and an unduly preachy denouement, a sensitive glimpse into the lives of damaged... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    A SUMMER AFFAIR

    JULY 2, 2008

  • FICTION

    BAREFOOT

    JULY 2, 2007

FICTION

BAREFOOT

by Elin Hilderbrand

Nothing original, but in Hilderbrand’s hands it’s easy to get lost in the story. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    NANTUCKET NIGHTS

    JUNE 1, 2001

ROMANCE

NANTUCKET NIGHTS

by Elin Hilderbrand

One hates to see Kayla, a good Nantucketer, take it on the chin like this. But, well, for a good story? Hey. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE BEACH CLUB

    JUNE 1, 2000

ROMANCE

THE BEACH CLUB

by Elin Hilderbrand

A feisty, evanescent first novel, lively enough to keep a sunbather awake. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE BLUE BISTRO

    JUNE 1, 2005

  • FICTION

    THE CASTAWAYS

    JULY 7, 2009

  • FICTION

    THE ISLAND

    JULY 6, 2010

FICTION

THE ISLAND

by Elin Hilderbrand

Hilderbrand’s portrait of the upper-crust Tate clan through the years is so deliciously addictive that it will be the “It”... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE LOVE SEASON

    JUNE 30, 2006

ROMANCE

THE LOVE SEASON

by Elin Hilderbrand

Less chick-lit beach read than old-fashioned Joan Crawford tearjerker. Full review >

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