Down with the Shipmans

“Meg Mitchell Moore is my own go-to for beach reading, and Down With the Shipmans is a pure delight. It’s a family drama with three sisters, some very charismatic dogs, and a glorious setting. I promise you will LOVE this—and all of Meg’s other books as well.” —Elin Hilderbrand "Meg Mitchell Moore has such a gift for creating families that feel wonderfully imperfect and completely authentic. Down with the Shipmans is funny, insightful, and filled with characters you’ll be rooting for, all set against the irresistible backdrop of a New England beach house. It’s the kind of book that reminds you why she’s one of my favorite summer authors." —Emily Giffin “Moore is a dependable ingredient in any summer reading soufflé. Her airy novels accomplish what they came to do: entertain and transport. The stakes are high, the drama is juicy and the views are sublime.” —The New York Times It’s the week after Fourth of July, and the Shipman sisters are returning to their picturesque summer home on the New Hampshire coast for what they believe is a family reunion, the first without their late mother. However, their tranquil setting quickly becomes a stage for drama when their father, Calvin, drops the bombshell news that he plans to sell the cherished beach house. Mae, the youngest daughter, who has a newfound penchant for attracting trouble, is distraught, already dealing with her own emotional scars and a problematic rescue dog. Natalie, the middle sister and social media darling known for her seemingly idyllic life as a tradwife, is equally anxious, especially since her flawless public image is on the verge of imploding. Meanwhile, Jordan, the eldest, a high-powered crisis communications expert, is ready to be rid of the house so she can tend to her own professional disaster.