Bookish Buys: Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer
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Inspired by Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer
Wearing a pink and white striped sweater inspired by Blythe Benedict, the main character in Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer, just might be the cozy, confident reminder you need that you are the main character in your own beautifully complicated life.
There’s something about soft stripes in shades of blush and cream that speaks to resilience wrapped in warmth—the kind of quiet strength Blythe embodies as she navigates motherhood, middle school mayhem, and the unexpected twists of love and life. The sweater isn’t flashy. It doesn’t scream for attention. It simply is—comfortable, classic, quietly radiant. Just like Blythe, who may be juggling teenage drama, family tension, and a romantic tangle or two, but still finds time to savor the sunshine and salt air of her beloved Nantucket.
Wearing something inspired by her is like slipping into a second skin that says, I’ve been through some things, but I’m still soft. Still hopeful. Still standing.
So whether you're on an actual island or just dreaming of one during a coffee-fueled errand run, the pink and white stripes are a nod to the summer light within you—that glow that comes from embracing your past, showing up for your present, and daring to open your heart to whatever comes next. Because sometimes, the most powerful outfit is the one that reminds you that you're doing just fine. And maybe, just maybe, better than ever.
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Bookish Buys: Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer
About Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer:
Blythe Benedict is content. Her life didn’t end when her marriage did. In fact, she’s more than happy living in her comfortable house in Boston, working as a middle school teacher, and raising four wonderful children. With three of her kids in the throes of teenagerhood and one not too far behind them, Blythe has plenty of drama to keep her busy every single day.
But no amount of that drama could change the family’s beloved annual summer trip to Nantucket. Blythe has always treasured the months spent at her island home-away-from-home, and has fond memories of her children growing up there. But this summer’s getaway proves to be much more than she bargained for.
Yes, there are sunny days enjoyed at the beach. But Blythe must contend with teenage angst, her ex-mother-in-law’s declining health, and a troubling secret involving her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Blythe reconnects with her first love, her former high school sweetheart Aaden. But their second-time-around romance becomes complicated when another intriguing man enters the picture.
It’s all a bit out of Blythe’s comfort zone. This particular island summer may not be as relaxing as Blythe had hoped, but she’s never felt that life has given her more than she can handle—especially when she has the love and support of her family around her.
