Bluebird Day

A Novel

by Megan Tady

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Pub Date Dec 03 2024 | Archive Date Dec 03 2024

Zibby Books

General Fiction (Adult) | Women's Fiction

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Description

In this hilarious, heartwarming tale, mother-daughter skiing champs face the bumps in their own relationship when an avalanche in a Swiss village forces them together.

Alpine skiing G.O.A.T. Claudine Potts and her daughter, Wylie, have been bred for gold medal glory. They’re skiing their way to fame, but this gilded future is cut short when a fall forces Claudine’s retirement and Wylie’s debilitating anxiety sends her off the slopes.

With the collapse of their ski careers, their relationship falters and now it’s been years since Wylie and Claudine have even spoken. They live on opposite coasts, pursuing different passions, until a chance opportunity to pair up in a European fitness competition drives them back together. Can this duo survive snow-buried regrets and family secrets and have the happy reunion they’re hoping for?

Set in a dreamy Swiss village with a colorful cast of characters, Bluebird Day will make readers laugh and swoon, as Claudine and Wylie slalom through the complicated terrain of lost ambition, past mistakes, and mother-daughter love.

Advance Praise

“Megan Tady’s Bluebird Day delighted me from the very first page. The story of how Claudine and Wylie re-build their mother-daughter relationship is laugh-out-loud funny with scenes of true grace and emotion.” —Tara Conklin, author of The Last Romantics

"Bluebird Day is a winsome dramedy about the fraught relationship between a five-time Olympic gold medalist and her resentful daughter. I loved the quirky cast of characters and Meg’s stylish prose as she weaves heart and humor in this story of a mother and daughter striving to reconnect against all odds. This one takes the gold!" –Michelle Hoffman, author of The Second Ending

"Bluebird Day evoked memories of my own World Cup ski racing days and the challenges of parenting while on tour. The alpine backdrop captivated me, while the contemporary issues woven into the narrative resonated deeply. As I turned the pages, I found myself laughing and shedding tears, immersed in a story that felt simultaneously familiar and oddly unpredictable. Megan Tady's tale is a poignant reflection of life's complexities, transporting readers on an exciting journey through the mountains and the human experience." —Sarah Schleper, Four-time U.S. Olympic downhill skier