The Hotel NantucketThe Hotel Nantucket
What it's about
The Hotel Nantucket was once the grandest hotel on the island, until a fire in 1922 killed a young chambermaid named Grace. Now a London billionaire has restored it, and Lizbet, a newly heartbroken local, is hired as general manager. With a quirky staff, demanding guests and the ghost of Grace, who still haunts the hotel, Lizbet sets out to make it a success.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list and was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It's a fun, breezy summer novel with a dash of the supernatural.
You'll love it if you liked
The Five-Star Weekend
Every Summer After
The Wedding PeopleGood to know
It's light, with many characters and some romance.
By the numbers
- Readers46 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller63 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is The Hotel Nantucket worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list and was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It ranks #1,379 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Hotel Nantucket about?
The Hotel Nantucket was once the grandest hotel on the island, until a fire in 1922 killed a young chambermaid named Grace. Now a London billionaire has restored it, and Lizbet, a newly heartbroken local, is hired as general manager. With a quirky staff, demanding guests and the ghost of Grace, who still haunts the hotel, Lizbet sets out to make it a success.
How long does it take to read The Hotel Nantucket?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Hotel Nantucket?
If you liked it, try The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, Every Summer After by Carley Fortune or The Wedding People by Alison Espach.