Summer of books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Summer of series?"

"There are four books in the Summer of series, published between 2019 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Summer of series?"

"The first book in the Summer of series is Summer of '69, published in 2019."

Q: "What is Summer of '69 about?"

"Summer of '69 follows four siblings in the Levin family during the summer of 1969 on Nantucket. Their brother Tiger has been drafted for Vietnam, and each sister faces her own challenges. The novel covers the moon landing, Woodstock, and the social upheaval of the era through the lens of one family's summer."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Summer of ‘69	2019	Elin Hilderbrand	Buy
2	28 vasaros	2020	Elin Hilderbrand	N/A
3	The Sixth Wedding	2021	Elin Hilderbrand	N/A
4	Summer of ‘79	2020	Elin Hilderbrand	Buy

Elin Hilderbrand’s Summer of ‘69 was her first historical novel and became a #1 New York Times bestseller. The story follows the Levin family during the summer of 1969 on Nantucket. Tiger, the eldest son, has been drafted and is headed to Vietnam. His mother Kate can barely cope, while his three sisters, Blair (24), Kirby (20), and Jesse (13), each face their own upheavals. The novel weaves real events of 1969, including the moon landing, Chappaquiddick, and Woodstock, into the family’s personal drama.

The Summer of series includes related titles: Summer of ‘79, a follow-up novella set a decade later, along with 28 vasaros and The Sixth Wedding. Hilderbrand is known for her Nantucket-set novels, and this series shows her working with a specific historical period rather than a contemporary setting. The books capture both the specific atmosphere of late-1960s America and the universal family dynamics that Hilderbrand’s readers expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Summer of series?

There are four books in the Summer of series, published between 2019 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Summer of series?

The first book in the Summer of series is Summer of ‘69, published in 2019.

What is Summer of '69 about?

Summer of ‘69 follows four siblings in the Levin family during the summer of 1969 on Nantucket. Their brother Tiger has been drafted for Vietnam, and each sister faces her own challenges. The novel covers the moon landing, Woodstock, and the social upheaval of the era through the lens of one family’s summer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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