The Page Turner

by Viola Shipman

On Sale: 04/08/2025

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The Page Turner

by Viola Shipman

On Sale: 04/08/2025

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“A tasty, dishy inside look at the world of publishing. Readers will be begging for a sequel!”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint

A young romance writer makes a discovery that throws her elitist family into chaos in this sharp, witty and entirely delightful family drama for fans of Elinor Lipman and Jennifer Weiner.

Emma Page grew up the black sheep in a bookish household, raised to believe that fine literature is the only worthy type of fiction. Her parents, self-proclaimed “serious” authors who run their own vanity press, The Mighty Pages, mingle in highbrow social circles that look down on anything too popular or mainstream, while her sister, Jess, is a powerful social media influencer whose stylish reviews can make or break a novel.

Hiding her own romance manuscript from her disapproving parents, Emma finds inspiration at the family cottage among the “fluff” they despise: the juicy summer romances that belonged to her late grandmother. But a chance discovery unearthed from her Gigi’s belongings reveals a secret that has the power to ruin her parents’ business and destroy their reputation in the industry—a secret that has already fallen into the hands of an unscrupulous publishing insider with a grudge to settle. Now Emma must decide—as much as she’s dreamed of the day when her parents are forced to confront their own egos, can she really just sit back and watch The Mighty Pages be exposed and their legacy destroyed?

From the wealthy enclaves of the Hamptons to the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, The Page Turner is a delectable glimpse inside the world of publishing, and Viola Shipman’s most glittering achievement yet!

Critical Praise

"A celebration of books that lives up to its title, The Page Turner is a deeply personal exploration of the power of stories -- especially the ones we tell about and to ourselves. Viola Shipman delights."—Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants and The Guncle

"A twisty, propulsive love letter to romance readers, The Page Turner is ultimately about personal courage and the importance of owning your voice."—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance

“Viola Shipman gives us a tasty, dishy inside look at the world of publishing with The Page Turner. Readers will be begging for a sequel!”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint

"Viola Shipman’s The Page Turner is a love letter to complicated families, but also a reminder that books themselves can be family too. It’s an ode to the types of stories we read with our toes in the sand, but also to the generations of women who’ve loved and shared books of all stripes."--Ali Rosen, bestselling author of Recipe for Second Chances and Unlikely Story

“Shipman salutes multigenerational friendships and strong women in this novel of friendship and fulfilling one’s own destiny. A strong sense of place and characters with a history needing reconciling with a future make Famous in a Small Town a delightful summer read for those wanting a little magic in their lives. Put in the beach bag of your fans of Ruth Hogan, Elizabeth Berg, Fredrik Backman, and Clare Pooley.”—Booklist

"Full of summertime delight…and sweet, nostalgic charm, Famous in a Small Town is a beautiful reminder to…fully embrace the magic that lives inside you." —Heather Webber, USA TODAY bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird Café

“Viola Shipman knows relationships. The Clover Girls will sometimes make you smile and other times cry, but like a true friendship, it is a novel you will forever savor and treasure.” —Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author

"Reading Viola Shipman’s novels is like talking with your best friend and wanting never to hang up the phone. The Clover Girls is her most beautiful novel yet, and her most important." —Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author

“Viola Shipman has written a love song to long-lost friends, an ode to the summers that define us and the people who make us who we are. The minute I finished The Clover Girls, I ordered copies for all my friends. It’s that good.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author

“Oh, the joy! The Clover Girls may be [Shipman’s] best yet…. A redemptive tale, celebrating the power of friendship while focusing on what matters most. Perfect for the beach!” —New York Journal of Books

"A beautifully written story about second chances. Fans of women’s fiction won’t be able to put this down." —Publishers Weekly on The Secret of Snow

“With emotional depth and nostalgic charm, Viola Shipman weaves a story that reminds us of the power of love, family, and the magic that surrounds us during this special time of year. The Wishing Bridge is a heartwarming and enchanting tale that captures the true spirit of the holiday season.”—New York Times Bestselling Author RaeAnne Thayne

"Viola Shipman has a magical way with words and emotions, making the reader a part of the story. You're there, experiencing it all in wonderful, nostalgic ways."—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster

"Full of nostalgia for the charms of a simple, small-town life full of friends and family, this heartwarming holiday tale is sure to please readers who want a gentle, cozy Christmas read in the vein of a Hallmark movie."--Booklist on The Wishing Bridge

“The perfect winter warmer!” —USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan on The Secret of Snow

“Every now and then a new voice in fiction arrives to completely charm, entertain and remind us what matters. Viola Shipman is that voice and The Summer Cottage is that absolutely irresistible and necessary novel." —Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author

“A blissful summer read sure to please the author’s many fans, and fans of writers like Elin Hilderbrand or Kristin Hannah.” —Library Journal on The Heirloom Garden -