Harvey has done it again with another feel good summer romance. I can't get enough of her writing style it is perfect for this time of year. it is light while still having some depth. I love her characters.

I never wanted this book to end! It was my first read by this author and I loved it so much. It was the perfect combination of nostalgia, some friendship and relationship drama, and dealing with the past without letting it define you. I'd give this 10 stars if I could! Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Three childhood friends are reunited as they come together to try to save their beloved summer camp from financial ruin. Kristy has written another winner! I have a book hangover. I’m really going to miss these characters.

It’s hard to come down from the euphoria of reading this awesome Southern Women’s Fiction story. It’s simply the best Women’s Fiction I’ve read this year. The completeness of the characterization of each of the cast members; the rich, descriptive narrative that took me there alongside them; the emotional buildup I felt as the reader in each person’s life because they seemed so real to me; and the way that realness of the words touched all my emotions. That’s everything I look for in an extraordinary book. I finished the story feeling like the author left no stone unturned. The circle of life is clearly portrayed in this marvelous summer story that I highly recommend to readers of Southern Women’s Fiction and to everyone who simply enjoys a fantastic read! If I could give this story 10 Stars, I would.

“The Summer of Songbirds” is a must-read. It’s amazing. Author Krista Woodson Harvey is clearly a gifted storyteller. “Fair winds and following seas!”

I honestly reviewed an unedited digital arc provided by NetGalley and Gallery Books. All opinions are my own. Thank you.

Kristy Woodson Harvey is one of my favorite authors! And the Summer of Songbirds might be my favorite book that she has written. I loved the summer camp setting at Holly Springs, the amazing characters, and the sweet sisterhood bond. This nostalgic story has alternating POV's between best friends Daphne and Lanier which I loved. Such a beautifully written and endearing novel. Highly recommended for your summer reading list!

The summer of songbirds. Kristy Woodson Harvey

I am new to this author and really liked her writing style. This book made sense to me. Even though some things were unlikely, you wanted to buy into the stories and just enjoy without questioning.

Three young women, best of friends join together to keep their best childhood memories alive. Anyone would be lucky to have these kinds of close relationships and memories. This was a true love story but not just of lovers but of all the important people in their lives.

I give this book five stars because I want to go back and read it again, which almost never happens to me. I also want to read other books by this author to see if they are as easy and pleasant to read. Great summer read but recommended for any season.

KWH is one of my go to authors i recommend to bring with you on vacation, throw in your beach bag, and for a fun escapist read

This story follows three best friends from childhood summer camp to adulthood, Daphne, Lanier, and Mary Stuart, along with Daphne's aunt June, who is the owner of the camp. They meet as six year olds in the "Songbird" group of Camp Holly Springs and present day are coming together to save the place they love.

I didn't go to a summer sleepaway camp or have those traditions and shared experiences like they do but you truly do not need to to feel like this camp is part of your memories too. This book is about the image that shaped your love and the is you think of that made you feel loved and happy.

At its heart, this story is about friendship, but there are also two really good second chance romance stories in here! I also loved the found family and how much this group supports one another. However, I did find one character to drive me a little batty with her antics but did really appreciate her entire arc!

Things I loved about this book
Strong female friendships
Email exchanges between the friends and seeing their dialogue and interactions
Two really great second chance romance arcs
Such an inspiring co-parenting duo!

The Summer of Songbirds is pure perfection. And I'm not even a little surprised because Kristy Woodson Harvey continues to bring her readers stories that stay with them and make them feel. I loved this one! I can't wait to have a physical copy for my shelves.

The Summer of Songbirds is a beautiful book about four women and their interconnected lives, and what happens as secrets come to light. I loved their backstory and the subsequent settings (three of them met at camp as six year olds, and one was the camp owner who grew to be a trusted friend), I loved how their lives had progressed, I loved everything about their storylines and this book overall. It’s the way that Kristy Woodson Harvey writes…it sucks you in, keeps you enthralled, and spits you out with a massive book hangover.

As you can probably tell, I loved this one, and would recommend it to any Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mary Kay Andrews, or Elin Hilderbrand fans. Or, if you’re looking for a beautiful story about female friendship, this one is also for you.

The Summer of Songbirds was such a wonderful read about lifelong friends who met each other when they were 6 years old at summer camp. I loved the relationship between the 3 friends and how they each did the hard things for each other and how they were there for each other no matter what.

This book is about found friends, loyalty, love, and what we do for those we love. Kristy Woodson Harvey has quickly become a favorite author and this is a must read for fans of KWH's writing.

I found myself wishing I'd gone to camp at 6 and got to meet lifelong friends. I loved how they came together to support each other when one or the other were having issues and all the stories of camp life.

I'd definitely recommend this for readers who enjoy women's fiction or those who have enjoyed previous KWH novels. Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and publisher for an ARC at my request. My thoughts are my own.

I’ve ignored my family for the last 48 hours because I absolutely could not put Summer of Songbirds down. Kristy Woodson Harvey at her finest. I was so lucky to get this advanced copy and I’ll be singing its praises until it comes out on July 11th. Summer of Songbirds is the story of three best friends that meet the summer they are 6 years old at summer camp. As adults they discover that their beloved Camp Holly Springs is in danger of closing. Daphne, Lanier and Mary Stuart must dig deep in order to come up with the funds to keep Holly Springs open. Oh course all three girls are not without their own drama and heartbreak along the way. This story made me feel like I was back at summer camp myself. It perfectly captures the magic of summer camp. I could not recommend this book more. I’m excited for July 11th on y’all’s behalf!!

I was unsure if I was in the right headspace to read this book because I felt like I had just read several books in the same genre.

However, the preconceived notions that I had about this book were totally wrong! This book is about so much more than just the friendship between three women. It is about the nostalgia of summer, camp, memories from childhood, and the magic of first loves.

I really enjoyed this one, it’s a delightful read!

Thank you to #netgalley for this ARC of #thesummerofsongbirds

What a sweet, heartwarming, big hug from your besties feeling book.

The Summer of Songbirds shares the stories of three best friends who have been through it all together, heading back to the summer camp that brought them together and gave them the best years of their lives, to save it from going bankrupt.

This book gave me all the warm cozy best friend feels of a Babysitter’s Club book, with the added touch of long lost romance and swoon worthy rekindled love ❤️

I absolutely adored this book. It was the perfect pick me up read and I cannot recommend it enough.

This was my first Kristy Woodson Harvey read but now I can’t wait to read more of her books!

Thanks so much for the advance copy UpLitReads, Kristy, and NetGalley!

This book comes out July 11th and it will be the 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 summer romance read!

I want to go to summer camp! I want to have best friends like Lanier and Mary Stuart! What a good book. I read a lot and it is seldom that I find really good books. There are a lot about war, infidelity and sex. But few really good ones. The characters are very well developed ~ I can only wish I had a friend like Daphne, who is the main heroine of the book. The storyline is very interesting and captivating. It is not just a love story but one about friendships, complex family dynamics and relationships. I will definitely be recommending this book to anyone who is interested. I will be looking for other books from this author. It is really a good book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

This book has major summer vibes! It follows three women from childhood to adulthood - Daphne, Lanier, and Mary Stuart. These women meet as "Songbirds" at Camp Holly Springs as six-year-old little girls. From then on, they are inseparable - through the ups and downs of life, from boyfriends, to children, through drug addiction, and more! Not only are their lives in turmoil but they are in danger of losing the beloved camp. Can they join together, despite their differences, to keep Camp Holly Springs around for generations to come?

My thoughts:
To me, this book and plotline is more for a niche reader - someone who truly loved going to summer camp as a child. I didn't find it as appealing as some of her other books and storylines.

This book is such a pleasant read for summer. I always love a summer camp setting! Loved the found family theme and the romance. Everything was tied up nicely in the end.

I first learned of The Summer of Songbirds, by Kristy Woodson Harvey, several months ago. Being a child of the 70s who attended summer camp each summer with eager anticipation, the synopsis of the book sounded absolutely perfect to me. And, let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The nostalgia came rushing back, from the canteen treats and cabin smells to the campfire singalongs and dances with the boys in the camp next door, Ms. Woodson Harvey captured it all. The characters are not only convincing, but funny and loveable, and the story flows beautifully from beginning to end. I found myself wondering what would happen in each chapter, and thankfully all of my questions were answered a few pages later. I enjoyed the way most chapters began with a camp or childhood memory and traveled effortlessly to present day, all within the same chapter. I really loved everything about this book and will recommend it to everyone. And as a side note, my camp friends and I have already signed up to head to camp this fall for alumnae weekend. Thank you to NetGalley, Kristy Woodson Harvey and Gallery Books for this advanced copy.

The Summer of the Songbirds filled me with nostalgia and I wanted to grab new and old friends and run off to camp! I grew up going to Camp Sherman and I remember every year meeting my new summer best friends, and then becoming pen pals once camp was over. Your bunk mates were your instant BFF's and I have nothing but amazing memories of those summers. Author Kristy Woodson Harvey writes the best books about female friendships, sisters, mother daughter stories. There's always some sort of drama but when I finish her books I'm wishing I had a sister to call or a childhood friend I could share a cocktail with. I love Kristy's books but this might just be my favorite!
Daphne grew up going to Camp Holly Springs from a very young age as an escape from her home life and a mother who was simply unfit. Her aunt June acted as the mother figure she needed and the coziness of the camp made her feel at home. Daphne's very first summer she gets paired up with two girls would would become her very best friends for life.
Daphne, Mary Stuart, and Lanier depend on each other and share in each others daily lives. The girls decide to head back to Camp Holly Springs for Lanier's bridal shower and a little trip down memory lane. The problem is Lanier's fiancé is hiding a huge secret that might threaten the wedding, and Lanier is still holding onto a longtime crush with someone she went to camp with. Daphne has been in love with Lanier's brother Huff since she met him at camp but Daphne's addiction tore them apart and threatened her relationship with Lanier. Mary Stuart is the voice of reason and the glue that holds the group together but even she will have a hard time finding out how to save Camp Holly Springs.
June shares with the girls that the camp has struggled for years but missing a summer due to Covid has devastated the camp. June has run this camp forever and can't imagine her life without it. What started as a weekend bridal shower turns into weeks of fundraising, scholarships, and lemonade stand campaigns to save the camp. The girls must make hard decisions about how they will move forward in their lives and who they will do that with. When the Songbirds work together anything is possible!

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Gallery Books for my ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion of the book. By the time I got the end and revelations were revealed, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Upon my reflections, I have come to the conclusion that I do not believe I like Lanier as a character. I found her to be a bit selfish to keep her BFF from the love of her life bc she was jealous. And shame on both Huff and Daphne for simply accepting her word or rather her "white lie" and not once in 7 years drunk dialing the other which would lead to confession. I also did not understand that if Paula and John "adopted" Daphne, how come there was no mention of Huff being in the household and growing up with her and Lanier? It always seemed like he was off in medical school but I believe he was only 2 years older so he would have grown up with Daphne. And I wanted to hear more about Daphne's dad and other family. Since everything else was tied up with a cute bow at the end, I expected a reunion scene at one of Henry's soccer games. Going to back to Lanier, I am not sure she deserves Rich at the end. After her selfish ways, I feel like she needed to redeem herself more. I am not sure she learned her lesson at all. Seems like others in her life, always take steps to forgive her first. Moving on to what I liked about the book, I love the idea of having "hard things" that you pass on to your BFFS and they will complete your tasks for you. I do love the idea of childhood friends growing up and having a lifetime of memories. I would give Summer of Songbirds a B- but I will be inline next summer for KWH's next book.

I know whenever I ready a book by Kristy Woodson Harvey, that I am going to love it. She is one of my top favorite authors! I started reading this the day I got it, and honestly didn’t want to put it down. I ended up finishing it in just two sittings!

I loved the theme of summer camp in this book. I never went away to summer camp, but I always thought it would be so fun! When reading this book, you’ll feel the magic of going to summer camp and meeting lifelong friends. I loved all the characters in this book, they were so real and flawed, and it made it such a better book. I loved the friendships these women formed in this book. There is also some romance in this book too! It honestly has a little bit of everything in it. If you’re looking for a good beach read this summer, I highly recommend checking this one out!

Thank you Netgalley and Uplit Reads for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.