The Sea and Summer

The Sea and Summer
Author: George Turner
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0575118709

Francis Conway is Swill - one of the millions in the year 2041 who must subsist on the inadequate charities of the state. Life, already difficult, is rapidly becoming impossible for Francis and others like him, as government corruption, official blindness and nature have conspired to turn Swill homes into watery tombs. And now the young boy must find a way to escape the approaching tide of disaster. The Sea and Summer, published in the US as The Drowning Towers is George Turner's masterful exploration of the effects of climate change in the not-too-distant future. Comparable to J.G. Ballard's The Drowned World, it was shortlisted for the Nebula and won the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for best novel, 1988

Sea Glass Summer

Sea Glass Summer
Author: Michelle Houts
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763684430

Author Michelle Houts and illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline explore the magic of one of the seaside’s greatest wonders and the bonds that link us through time. One summer, a boy named Thomas visits his grandmother at her seaside cottage. She gives him a magnifying glass that once belonged to his grandfather, and with it Thomas explores the beach, turning grains of sand into rocks and dark clamshells into swirling mazes of black, gray, and white. When his grandmother shows him a piece of sea glass, Thomas is transfixed. That night he dreams of an old shipyard and the breaking of a bottle. Could the very piece of sea glass on his nightstand have come from that bottle? For the rest of the summer, he searches for more sea glass and hopes to have dreams that will reveal more of the sea’s secrets. A stunning ode to stories and the seaside, this picture book invites readers to imagine the ocean of possibility that lives in every small or forgotten treasure.

Summer by the Sea

Summer by the Sea
Author: Jenny Hale
Publisher: Bookouture
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2015-06-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1910751111

Summer by the Sea is a beautiful, heart-warming summer read about sisters, first love and not always getting what we want – but sometimes ending up with exactly what we need. They say there’s always one summer that changes you. For Faith the one summer she can’t forget is when she fell in love as a teenager – only for her sister, Casey, to steal her man. Now, at the request of her beloved ninety-year-old Grandmother, Faith has agreed to a family holiday – at their childhood beach house, where it all began. Faith hasn’t seen her sister in years but is finally ready to forgive and forget, enjoy the sunshine and relive happy memories. What she’s not ready for is meeting Jake Buchanan – the owner of the beach house – or the long-forgotten feelings he ignites in her. Can Faith overcome the hurt of the past, rekindle the close bond she had with Casey and make this summer THE ONE to remember? What readers are saying about Jenny Hale… ‘Jenny Hale has done it again–written a great story about second chances at love with characters you really care about.’ Kim the Bookworm ‘A gorgeous novel with wonderful characters and such a meaningful plot, one which I think everyone can learn from.’ Reviewed the Book ‘a delightful read with a wonderful setting and cast of characters at its core; definitely recommended to chick lit fans!’ Spoonful of Happy Endings ‘This book is the epitome of everything I love about reading, about fiction and about romance. It was heart-warming, touching, upsetting, endearing, beautiful and one hundred other adjectives I could reel off… It’s an absolute must-read for any romance fan.’ Paris Baker’s Book Nook ‘A perfect romance read. Full of tension and heart wrenching feelings that have you biting your lower lip in either frustration or sadness. Have a lump in your throat, a tear in your eye or giggling like a schoolgirl.’ The Book Geek Wears Pajamas

A Summer Place

A Summer Place
Author: Tricia Foley
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0847870006

For this ode to summer living, noted designer and author Tricia Foley discusses how to create airy and relaxed homes, which capture the essence of the seaside. A Summer Place reflects the natural charm, understated beauty, and sophistication of the properties of notable tastemakers of Long Island's idyllic seaside community of Bellport-Brookhaven, where Foley resides. This beautifully photographed collection of homes offers inspirational ideas for making your home a personal sanctuary. Featured are modern residences by the sea designed around their water views, nineteenth-century shingle-style cottages that have been restored for today's living, and artist retreats filled with color, pattern, and unique style. Many of these houses, with their screened porches, handcrafted outbuildings, and summer gardens have ideas that translate to seaside living anywhere. Some are decorated with subtle hues of sky blue, white floorboards, and comfortable rustic or contemporary furnishings. The grounds vary from manicured lawns that roll down to the sea to wild landscapes of seagrass, and lovely pergolas dripping with wisteria to working cutting gardens. With sections on summer decorating style, casual outdoor entertaining, seasonal flowers, and weekend guest tips, this book shares several ways to enjoy summer living at home.

A Sea for Summer

A Sea for Summer
Author: Shelley Kassian
Publisher: SPK Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2021-05-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1777069955

From bestselling Amazon author of A Gentleman for Christmas comes A Sea for Summer, the first book in the Places in the Heart series. Dive into a story about hope, resilience, and the transformative power of love. Praise for the Author: “Shelley’s near rhapsodic prose allows her stories to bloom. She is able to capture not only our attention, but also our compassion…” (Grady Harp). Friends have a strict no-spouse rule for significant others at their seaside retreat, but this year they break with tradition. Join Claire, a talented pastry chef with a broken heart, and Peter, a numbers guy struggling to mend the past, as they embark on a journey to revive their failing marriage. With a desperate intervention from Claire’s determined mother, the annual friends’ retreat morphs into a couple’s weekend at the secluded Daydream Island. Amid pristine beaches, soothing waves, and lush forest trails they must confront old wounds and unspoken truths. Can the serenity of the island and the whispers of the ocean heal their fractured bond, or will their past demons drag them further apart? Peter understands he’s made mistakes and is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means baring his soul in ways he’s never done before. Will Claire and Peter get beyond their pain and follow their hearts back to the love they once shared, or will this plan ruin what’s left of their marriage? In A Sea for Summer, experience a story rich with raw emotions, heartfelt moments, and dramatic twists. This gripping tale of redemption and hope will keep you riveted from the first page to the last. Step into a world where love is tested and second chances are earned. Join Claire and Peter on Daydream Island, and find out if their love can withstand the ultimate test. Get your copy of A Sea for Summer today.

Summer to Summer

Summer to Summer
Author: Jennifer Ash Rudick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780865653818

The author presents twenty-five summer houses by the sea.

Summer of the Sea Serpent

Summer of the Sea Serpent
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-03-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375864911

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin the magician. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy, to help them. From underwater caves to a Spider Queen, from mystical selkies to a magical sword, this is a Magic Tree House adventure kids won’t want to miss! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #31, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #3: Summer of the Sea Serpent. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Bea by the Sea

Bea by the Sea
Author: Jo Byatt
Publisher: Child's Play Library
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781786284709

Bea lives by the beach, but she doesn't like sand one little bit! One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. A funny and tender book about the mutual support of friendship, the acceptance of loss, and the resilience needed to accept change.

Sea Glass Summer

Sea Glass Summer
Author: Dorothy Cannell
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780102933

After her divorce, a woman moves to coastal Maine and forms some new attachments in this “thoroughly enjoyable and cozy tale” (Library Journal). Recovering from a painful divorce, Sarah Draycott has moved to the picture-postcard village of Sea Glass on the Maine coast, and is soon caught up in the lives of its inhabitants. As she helps elegant but troubled widow Gwen cope with her desperately ill son, and assists nine-year-old orphan Oliver in uncovering the secrets surrounding the mysterious Cully Mansion, Sarah’s broken heart begins to heal. She isn’t looking for new romance—but love finds a way of seeking someone out just when they least expect it… From the “deft and talented” (Richmond Times-Dispatch), Agatha Award-winning author of the Ellie Haskell series, this “sweet contemporary romance” (Publishers Weekly) comes complete with a gloriously atmospheric setting, a generous dollop of mystery and suspense, and a cast of unforgettable characters.