28 Summers28 Summers
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What it's about
Their secret love affair has lasted for decades, but this could be the summer that changes everything. Elin Hilderbrand's novel is captivating and bittersweet.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 19 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
The Hotel Nantucket
Golden Girl
One DayGood to know
It's a classic beach read with a sad side.
By the numbers
- Readers32 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller52 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #167 of the 233 romances we rank
- #1105 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2033 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Moving
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Quick answers
Is 28 Summers worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 19 weeks on the lists. It ranks #2,033 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 63.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is 28 Summers about?
Their secret love affair has lasted for decades, but this could be the summer that changes everything. Elin Hilderbrand's novel is captivating and bittersweet.
How long does it take to read 28 Summers?
About 10 hours (393 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after 28 Summers?
If you liked it, try The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand, Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand or One Day by David Nicholls.