🌞 BOOKKAST - Bestsellers in Minutes dives into the emotionally rich and deeply nostalgic bestseller "Every Summer After" by Carley Fortune — a powerful debut novel that explores the enduring pull of first love, the weight of regrets, and the redemptive power of forgiveness.
📚 In today’s episode, we unpack the entire story, from its idyllic lakeside setting in Barry’s Bay to the unforgettable bond between Percy and Sam, two childhood friends whose romantic connection spans over a decade, shaped by long summers, growing pains, and one life-changing mistake.
💔 If you’re drawn to stories like “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, “Beach Read”, or Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novels, you’ll be hooked by this emotionally layered narrative. “Every Summer After” balances romance and nostalgia with emotional realism — all wrapped in a coming-of-age love story that dares to ask: Can you ever truly go back to the beginning?
🎧 In this podcast episode, you'll discover:
- 🔹 A full plot breakdown of Every Summer After
- 🔹 Analysis of themes like forgiveness, identity, and personal growth
- 🔹 The timeline shifts between past and present
- 🔹 Why Percy and Sam’s relationship feels so real
- 🔹 What makes Carley Fortune's debut a standout in contemporary romance
✨ Whether you’re deciding if this book is worth the read or you’ve already fallen in love with Percy and Sam, this episode will deepen your appreciation for Fortune’s storytelling magic.
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📕 Book Covered: Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
🖋️ Genre: Contemporary Romance, Women’s Fiction, Coming-of-Age
📍 Setting: Barry’s Bay, Ontario – lake life, summer nostalgia, small-town charm