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The Same Bright Stars

A Novel

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The Same Bright Stars

By: Ethan Joella
Narrated by: Chris Henry Coffey
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From the author of the Read with Jenna Bonus Pick A Little Hope, an uplifting and emotionally resonant novel set in a Delaware beach town about a local restaurant owner at a turning point.

Three generations of Schmidts have run their family’s beachfront restaurant and Jack has been at the helm since the death of his father. Jack puts the demands of the restaurant above all else, with a string of failed relationships, no hobbies, and no days off as proof of his commitment to the place. He can’t remember the last time he sat on the beach, or even enjoyed a moment to himself.

Meanwhile, the DelDine group has been gradually snapping up beloved eateries along this stretch of coast and are pursuing Jack with a very generous offer to take Schmidt’s off his hands.

Jack craves companionship and maybe even a family. He wonders if closing the door on the restaurant might open a new window for him. But who would he be without Schmidt’s, and can he trust DelDine’s claims that they will continue to employ his staff and honor his family’s legacy?

When he receives startling news from the past, Jack begins to reshape his life and forge unexpected new friendships. But will he really let go of the very things that have defined him?

©2024 Ethan Joella (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural Feel-Good
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Loved the description and thought put into this book about place. It really does create a foundation for story as its own entity

The location as a character

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It was really hard to stay focused on the book I had to keep restarting it. It did take a turn and get more interesting at least.

Didn’t keep my attention

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Lovely characters in this story of life in a small resort town. Jack, the main character, is so sympathetic, I just wanted him to have a happy ending. The narrator is wonderful.

Small town life

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I did not like hearing the F-word so much. I have to try to not think of it now. I need to put into my mind and thoughts, clean language along with the good stories.

F word use

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I particularly like the narration. Fit Jack’s voice and story perfectly. I highly recommend this book and hated to see it end. I am glad I listened to the Audio version.

I could love Rehoboth!

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Foul language, cheapens this book and ruined it for me. As an intelligent as writers are, you’d think he could have used a few more beautiful, expressive words than the F word nearly every sentence. Such a disappointment.

Foul language ruined the book for me

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