Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons

Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons

From New York Times bestselling author Anne Rivers Siddons comes an evocative novel about loss, resilience, and finding yourself in the most unexpected places. Molly Bell Redwine's life in Atlanta has always revolved around a single principle, instilled by her formidable mother: "family is everything." But when her husband abruptly leaves her for a younger woman and her mother passes away, Molly's carefully constructed world shatters, leaving her adrift. Seeking refuge, she flees to a friend's house on Martha's Vineyard for what she intends to be a brief escape. Drawn by the island's unique rhythm and the space it offers from her past, Molly surprises everyone, including herself, by deciding to stay on through the quiet, bracing winter. Renting a small cottage "up island," she becomes unexpectedly entangled with an unconventional new circle—a found family whose needs and eccentricities challenge her old notions and force her to confront who she truly is, embarking on an arduous but ultimately healing journey of renewal and self-discovery.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Escape to the unique atmosphere of Martha's Vineyard in this moving story of starting over from beloved storyteller Anne Rivers Siddons. You'll root for Molly as she navigates heartbreak and discovers unexpected strength, forging new connections and rebuilding her life against the backdrop of the island's changing seasons. Praised as a "perfect beach read" with "enough soul to leave us thinking," Up Island is a compelling novel about finding hope and redefining family.