INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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If you’re going to read one book this summer make it this modern-day classic.

―The Missourian

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Nearly a decade since her smash bestseller, The Postmistress, Sarah Blake returns with a novel about an elite American family, an unforgettable love story, and the truth that lies just below the surface.

Beautifully crafted....The Milton family history, rife with secrets and moral failings, including a deep-seated bigotry, is a timely tale of America itself. An enveloping and moving page-turner.

―People, Book of the Week

Wonderful novel; I chose it as our summer book club selection.

Eileen Topitzer - Librarian

I am an avid reader and call my novel’s my drug of choice. Rather than renting from the public library I would rather own them and am proud of my library. I am always in the lookout for good novels and this one sounds intriguing. I would love to read and own a copy of “The Guest Book”. Thank you.

Vicky Highland

This was an unexpected surprise in the mail!😁 What a great story and beautifully written ❤️ This book is one of those that Stays with you long after you close it.

Dione Amore. dione.amore@yahoo.com

loved it! thank you!

Ruthie B

I just finished reading Sarah Blake’s latest work, The guest Book, and my mind is still filled with characters and historical events so powerful I find it hard to move on.

Ora Jonasson

I honestly don’t know any writer who better creates verbs out of ordinary materials. She startles me on every page. As for the tale she weaves, it is like sneaking off with your best girlfriend and gasping away.

Joan Bigwood

Reading it now for the Barnes and Noble Book Club .

Looks intriguing!

Devan Hidalgo

This book engages you immediately and doesn’t release you until the end. You are “in” it to the last page. It deals so candidly and provocative lunch You can hardly put it down. I really loved this book.

Susan quinlan

Excellent book. A wonderful read. Thoroughly enjoyed how everything tied together. Every known emotion is displayed in this book. I didn’t want it to ever end.

Laurel Sadusky Nash

Looking forward to reading this. Bookstore bound!!

Joy Hicks

Reading right now and enjoying immensely!!

claire ault

Must read both books ASAP. U

Linda

I loved The Postmistress. Can’t wait to read her new book.

Chris Baiz

I cannot put it down. The language she chooses is often quite extraordinary. I find myself rereading paragraphs, because they are so well-written. Thank you for such a wonderful story and such beautiful writing.

Deborah Maki

Sounds Good!

Ellen Goddard

Can’t wait to pick this up!

Barb Buckman

I just finished reading your new book! A little slow for me at first but once you get into a few chapters, it is GREAT! A historical fiction book at it’s best! I read your other book the Postmistress as an ARC and loved that book also!

Pat Fayo

Looking forward to getting & reading the book!!

Deb Solorio

Incredible book! Will be one of my favorites of all time. Thank you, Sarah Blake!

Laura Stevens Boyd

I received an ARC and I’m starting it today. So excited!

Annemarie Barbato

Loving this amazing book!!!

Jillian Baker

looking forward to my “little vacation” at your establishment

donna miller

Thank you for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Guest Book. I’m hooked!

Sara Vondrasek

I just received this book this weekend and I am so excited to read it!

Jeannette Dixon

I need such a book..

Mary Lowe Williams

Just started reading, look forward to seeing it unfold.

Christie Temple

I’m reading it now and enjoying it very much! I spent summers on an island in Maine when I was younger and I can relate…

Carol Laman

I just finished my ARC of “The Guest Book,” and my only complaint is that Sarah Blake isn’t coming to New Mexico on her book tour. I’m going to write a proper review on Amazon, so I’ll share a personal story here. Evie’s painfully privileged comment about how buying an island was the sort of thing one could do in the thirties, and the discussion at the Lowells’ about whether the United States should accept more Jewish refugees, made me reflect on my own family history. My grandfather was born into a very wealthy German Jewish family in the 1920s. His family sent him to boarding school in England for his safety, and eventually the whole family was able to buy their way to safety in America. They didn’t have to worry about quotas and caps and the limits of compassion. Between the legitimate expenses involved and the necessary bribes and the property the Nazis had already managed to confiscate, all that wealth was gone, and my grandfather spent the rest of his life working his way up to a comfortable middle-class existence, which is what I was born into and all I’ve ever known. I was actually dozing off, mulling pleasantly over what I had been reading, when it hit me that the fact of my family’s survival – the fact that I exist, even – was just about as improbable a thing as buying a private island during the Great Depression. It gave me some perspective and sparked an interest in finding ways to help refugees who come to this country today without the advantages my great-grandparents did. Thank you, Sarah Blake, for a novel that challenged and changed me as well as kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen next.

Aletheia Rose Devorah Knights

Thank you for the Advanced Copy. Good luck with your new book! I can’t wait to read it.

Virginia Wetzel

Just ordered and am anxious to read it!!

Carol Daigle

I’m so looking forward to reading The Guest Book! Thank you Flatiron Books for sending it to me, as well as the extra copy. My friend and I plan to buddy read it together. Can’t wait!

Michelle M.

Can’t wait for another great book!

HOLLY NAGLE

Loved it!

Christina Hoagland

Congrats on the new book!

Lisa Eskelson

Thank you for sending me your book It is so beautiful written the characters So rich and alive on the pages i felt like i Was there thru every moment of koy and loss. Thank you

Huda Hammad

Enjoying reading The Guest Book. Generations of family stories, WASP’s wielding power and privilege. Pat Fowler Village Square Booksellers, Bellows Falls VT

Pat Fowler

My book group should love this book. I look forward to presenting it to them

Susan Sugarman, Boston, Ma

I enjoyed this sweeping, thought provoking saga of the Milton family.

Daniele Krug

I read an arc of The Guest Book and I am still thinking about it. It’s a very well written, thought provoking story.

Dana Damato

Happy Book Birthday! I am just starting to read this and it is wonderful so far!

Christy Maurer from Christy's Cozy Corners

Here we go! Count down to the BN book club night.

Brigid Kavanagh

Can’t wait to read this!

Susan Scott

Just finished my ARC of The Guest Book. What a great read, and timeless…sad to say our country (and world) is still dealing with the same issues of prejudice. I so wanted Joan to marry Len and for Moss to change the world with his music and have a life with Reg. But that would not have been nearly as compelling as your tale.

Gayle Kerman

What a fantastic book, Sarah! Thank you for writing a novel that is worthy of discussion long after lt is read. I hope you find great success with this novel. This is my first ARC. I cannot wait to read the Postmistress next.

Roberta A. Libstaff

I have ordered Sarah’s, The Guest Book in hardcover…I can’t wait to read it! E.B.

Elizabeth Beldock

Thanks for the read!

Sarah Bowe

Thank you Flatiron Books and Sarah Blake for the chance to read this wonderful book. I savored every page.

Cindy Carver

I recently finished the book, and I’m still thinking about it! Well done.

Joan Waite

What a great read! I absolutley loved the story and how it all tied together.

Erin Lowe

The Guest Book is a beautifully written lyrical story. I was entranced by this emotional story filled with triumph and tragedy.

Rosemary Krejsa

I just finished this amazing book & I feel so lucky to have had the chance to read it & have it in my life now.

Kate Simmons

Got this book randomly in the mail and I’m so glad I did! It was an amazing read. Thank you 😊

Rebecca Huskey/ Hall

I love books with a strong sense of place and Crockett’s Island was such a great setting. The language is beautiful and lyrical and the characters drew me in. Great book! Thanks for the ARC.

Judi Repman

A truly captivating piece that treads together days of old with our present social climate.

@the_ya_witch

LOVE this book!

Lana Thrall

Spent two sleepless nights to read this book. Wow I could not stop reading. I highly recommend this book.

Kathy Stuit

Thank you for transporting me to another era, for making me think and have some fun along the way.

Brenda L. Wyss

I loved, loved, loved this book! Stunning and beautifully written. An instant classic!

David Morgan

A sweeping generational saga and a gorgeous cover!

Cynthia Mead

I am halfway through this ARC and it keeps getting better by the page! Thank you Flatiron books and Sarah Blake! #readtheguestbook

Victoria Harbin

Can’t wait to read this one!!

RuthAnn McCabe

I am currently reading The Guest Book and find it to be captivating!

Donna Hafner

Excited to read this novel

Val

I was lucky enough to win an ARC of this delicious 📖 book. I took it along on a Panamá Canal Cruise 🚢 & thoroughly enjoyed reading it. ❤️ Loved it & the family in it.

Margie McGonagle

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this wonderful book! I found my self reading late into the night. The characters were so well drawn, I will not soon forget them!

Mary Reilly

Enjoying the twining stories.

Niki Webster

I really enjoy books that make me think well beyond their pages, and this one certainly accomplished that. 4.5 stars.

Ginny Lower

Whew! So sad… what was, what could have been… what a tale!

Kay Lyn Kaiser

This was one of the most vivid, loving, romantic, and wonderful books I have ever read. Love in so many forms and depths…beautifully written and captivating!

Susan DeMay

Love reading

Ellie Cutler

Loved this book! Oh how I wish I could spend a summer on The Island.

Maureen N

A definite must read i love the book

Jennifer Kettle

Loved this book! So grateful for my Advanced Reader Copy. Thank you for bringing us the Milton family.

Brenda Hymes

A wonderful story of how decisions can ripple through generations. I am grateful to have the opportunity to visit The Miltons of Crockett Island.

Hanna Ruano

Fascinating book & perfect for my book club!

Jennifer Davis

Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.

Kayleena Neff

Beautiful cover and beautiful story! Thanks for sharing the Milton family with us.

Ashley Houser

Thank you VERY MUCH for sending me an ARC !! I absolutely loved the book. !! This is perfect for Book Clubs.

Roz Hidalgo

Great read, had me every free minute wanting to read .

Dianne Krause

So excited to finish this book. Come to Michigan 🙂

Beth B

This book is my first ARC and it did not disappoint!

Jennifer Caputo

I really enjoyed The Guest Book.it was a really good read. love it .

Debbie Cox

I was lucky enough to get an Advanced Readers Copy and I can’t tell you how much I love this book!!! It has it all family history and drama with important events in history! I’m recommending it to all of my friends!

Terri Owens

I enjoyed this book of history and generations of family stories. Very well written keeps you reading.

Sharon Nocero

Finally starting! Cant wait to dive in!

Beth Graham

Thank you @Flatiron Books for the ARC of The Guest Book. I loved the book and was sorry when it ended!!! I would definitely recommend it to others!!

Terre Max

Really enjoyed it! Sarah Blake is a talented storyteller!

Megan Mitchell

I can’t wait to read it! Congratulations on your forthcoming second novel. Wishing you success and here’s hoping for a #1 NYT bestseller list!

Marcus Crowe, Ga

Can’t wait to read this book!

Nissa Evans

Can’t wait to try this one

Mrs. Millie Howard-Metcalf

Can’t wait to get it!

Pond Joann

Loved it!

Angela Olson

Reading an ARC of The Guest Book, an loving it!

Teresa Fussell

I’m so excited to read The Guest Book! It looks fantastic.

gotbookcitement

I recently finished the ARC of The Guest Book. Thank you Flatiron Books for the ARC! I found The Guest Book to be a very compelling story. I recommend it for those who love saga multi-generational historical fiction stories. The story will draw you in!

Nancy Stangel

Loved this book! You’re a great storyteller!

Aimee McDonald

Love the book! Looking forward to reading The Postmistress.

Amy Sowders

A foray into the past, its history and heartbreak, the Milton family drama and the effects of secrets and silence upon multiple generations.

Susan Gromis

An interesting story of family secrets and betrayals. Fabulous book that I will share with friends.

Barbara Jones

Loved this book!

Marcia Smoller

A nuanced look at privilege through the last century in America. Thank you for the chance to read this early!

Abbie Fisher

Thank you for the free copy of this book! A moving story..

Tracey B.

Can’t wait to finish my #arc of this fabulous book!!! So thankful for the opportunity to read this one ❤️.

Lisa Ann Stalnaker

Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Missy Miller

I like your book alot. The way you blended the past history into the story was very thought prevocing. Also your characters of the families were very beautifully interwoven. This story was about so much more than just the families. I really enjoyed reading it and was sorry when it ended.

Janis Cummings

Secrets, Lies and half truths. Holding on too tightly to the past means that you don’t embrace your future. An intriguing examination of the Milton family.

Laura Dragon

I just finished The Guest Book and loved it. Thank you so much to Flat Iron Books who sent me a copy for review. I am an avid reader and this was the first ARC I have ever received and to say I was thrilled, and surprised, the day it arrived in the mail would be an understatement. Especially when I realized I had read and loved her last book, The Postmistress.

Kirsten Dumo

So enjoyed The Guest Book! I was totally invested in each character. Sarah Blake is an excellent writer – some of the prose I read several times as the wording was so expressive. Many thanks for the ARC.

Michele R

Really liked the book and coming to know the Milton family….through the generations. So glad I got a chance to read it …..EARLY!!!

Gretchen Lillwitz

A good 3 generational saga. I really like books about family that touch on real issues and this book did not disappoint! Well done Sarah Blake!

Germaine Robison

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Guest Book, hard for me to put down. Beautiful writing through out, would be a wonderful pick for book clubs to enjoy.

Marilyn P. Staley

Looking forward to reading it.

Suzanne Catullo

Engaging historical fiction. Cannot wait for my friends to read it.

Liz Sanders

I’m a few chapters in and loving it so far! Can’t wait to see where it goes!

Caitlin R

Just started this. Already enthralled with the story and the beautiful writing.

Peppy OBrien

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Guest Book. I love historical fiction, and this book made me feel immersed in each time period. The vivid descriptions of characters and setting were so well-written. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoyed The Postmistress, to fans of historical fiction, and to book clubs.

Patricia Revzin

Every day is a chance to start over.

Deborah Lynn Lingier

I just finished reading The Guest Book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had several twists in the end I didn’t expect.

LaVonna Smith

I received a free advanced copy of ,”The Guest Book.” I loved this novel. It was hard to put down. Thank you Sarah Blake for writing this book. It highlighted the prejudices that are still present in our country today. It was a beautiful love story in so many ways.

Kathy Durr

Thank you @flatironbooks for my ARC of The Guest Book by Sarah Blake! #ReadTheGuestBook Historical fiction for readers who are super detail oriented and love stories with a ton of characters.

Jess A.

Just finished my ARC. Thanks Flatiron Books. Fabulous book!

Laurie Holcomb

wow…..

Ronda Six Garnett

Received my ARC and am so excited to get started! Looking forward to this amazing book.

Kelly Coffman

Very excited to read The Guest Book. Just started reading my Advance Reading Copy today.

Sandra Fraser

Wonderful book, amazing story…

Tina Redmond

This was a beautifully written, gripping story. Thank you @flatironbooks for my arc of this book.

Postcards for Ariel

Thank you to Flatiron Books for the ARC. #ReadTheGuestBook – A stunningly poignant and challenging read. I would recommend this book to those who are fans of the author, the genre, or the subject. A book to read, if only once in a lifetime.

Marie Edwards

Very much appreciate the advance reader copy I received!

Katy Nowoswiat

Thanks for letting us know about the release/pre-order! I don’t see Indianapolis on your book tour, but hope to see you soon (maybe at one of your other tour stops).

Cynthia and Mike

Hi Sarah, I’m looking forward to reading your next book. Congratulations!

Lee Stewart

Looking forward to this read!

Mary Warner

Got this book

wjb3647@outlook.com

Thank you @flatironbooks for my ARC of The Guest Book by Sarah Blake! #ReadTheGuestBook Starting it right now!

Elizabeth Gonzalez

I would have loved to have been a guest here!! A very well written book. Thank You so Very Much!

Peg Nittskoff

Congratulations Sarah! Can’t wait to read this – Its been way too long since we’ve last seen each other. Camille burlingham (aka Kim Lamont)

Camille

Enjoyed the book but confusing at times,so many different characters,but memorable.

Susan C Smith.

Just finished my ARC and what a gripping tale of a family of lives lived, of loves found & love lost. Highly recommend fantastic read

Barb Johnson

Fascinating story, beautiful intense descriptions that had me smelling the salt air.

Jan D. Thomas

I couldn’t put this book down. I wanted so much more of their stories!

jaren sifford pompey

A tapestry of eloquent writing interweaving generations and characters. A timeless story culminating in the end, which is why you won’t want to put it down.

Alisha Bryant

I absolutely loved it.

Sandra Burns

This is the first ARC I’ve ever received and it couldn’t have been a better choice! Much love from Hawaii!

Brittany C

Just starting the ARC! Enjoying it so far!

Rachel Mitchell

What a powerful book. I’m sure book clubs all over the country will be discussing this. Very thought provoking.

Kathy Dorr

This book is totally amazing! It was a real page turner!! Loved the story and could not put it down!! I highly recommend this book! Thank you for the privilege to receive this as an ARC!! Fantastic read!!!!

Mary Jones

Just received my guest book and I cannot wait to read.

Susan F Braun

Looking forward to reading this.

Pat Trivett

This book is absolutely incredible, be prepared for sleepless nights until you finish it!

Mandie McLean

Halfway through the ARC & it’s great! I can’t wait to finish it!

Melissa Erdmier

I enjoyed this book. I will be recommending it to all my friends.

Tami Thomason

First ARC ever & couldn’t put it down. Loved it!

Robin McCool

Absolutely one of the best reads I’ve had the pleasure of reading in a VERY long time. This book kept me on the edge of my seat with what was happening every page! This definetly did not disappoint!

Miranda R.

Wow, great book. I’ve left my review on my Facebook page, Pat Lott Berry, as well as on Good Reads. Wow, a wonderful book!!

Pat Lott Berry

I am so excited to have received an ARC of The Guest Book! It sounds like such an amazing read. Woot! Diving in! Thank you!

Elizabeth Ness

Just starting this book…thank you for the advance copy.

Barb Hinz

Just received my copy in the mail! I can’t wait to start reading. Review will be up soon at Goodreads.

Amanda Jordan

I just got my ARC copy and I can not wait to start reading!!!

Brittney Gleiter

Fascinating read! I am honored to have had the opportunity to read such a well written novel! Highly highly recommend!

Pat

story could very well have been a lot longer during the war as far as I was concerned…really great read…being from Maine, I’ve known these people, as did my parents…

SuHoffman

Thank you soo much for sending me the ARC. I can’t wait to dive into this book.

Erin Peixoto

Soooo excited to read this book!!!! Thank you for the free book!!! You just made my weekend!!!!

Jackie

So excited to have received an arc of this. Loving it. Will definitely recommend it to my bookloving friends and family.

Pamela King

Just received this and started reading yesterday. Looking forward to getting into this amazing story.

Dori Slack

Just received a copy of this book in the mail was totally surprised. Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to reading it soon.

Kersty K

Thank you so much for the ARC! Cannot wait to read and review it on my blog! Once again thank you and I look forward to reading it.

TheHufflepuffNerdette

Just Received my copy. Cannot wait to read it. Thank you!

Nicole Lee

I’m going to dig into the guest book right away!

Linzy Miles

I can’t wait to read this! It sounds so good.

Kirsche Spicer

I’m so excited to read this book. Looking forward to reading the work of a new to me author.

Lorrea Whatchareadin'

So excited, getting to read this book.

Karen Chandler

Thank you for the arc copy, this book sounds really good!!! I plan to start reading it this weekend!!

Darlene Carroll

Just received my copy in the mail. Going in totally blind, review will be up on laruedubac.fr soon!

Marcia

I’m looking forward to meeting the Milton family and discovering their secret.

Sheree Kun

I’m hoping I will get an ARC of this book.. Can’t remember if I entered for it or not..

kfowler4827@gmail.com

So excited to read this! I received my copy today and it was such a happy surprise!

Tori Stanley

Thank you, Flatiron Books for an advance reader copy. I am already hooked after reading the first few chapters. I loved Sarah Blake’s earlier novel, The Postmistress, and am looking forward to another great read.

Patricia Revzin

Got my copy, thank you!

Mikalyn Manzanares

Just got the book. Excited to read!

Barb Prythero

I am thinking of suggesting this for our Book Club! So excited to share this remarkable book with friends and family! Thanks, FlatIron Books for my arc!

Lada Vishtak

I’ve never been so excited for a book!!

Danielle Sears

Looking forward to it!

Flo at Book Nerds Across America

Thank you for the ARC! I can’t wait to dive in!

Tina Meyers

So excited to read another book by Sarah!!

K Warren

Thanks so much for my ARC! Can’t wait to dive into it!!

Stacey Chiang

Thank you! For the ARC. I’ve been waiting for this book! I’ve got the chance to read it now, early!

Stacey Robinson

Thank you so much for the advanced copy. Can’t wait to read!

Colleen Hickey

Just received my copy of The Guest Book. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read it. Will let you know my comments. Grateful for this gift.

Pam Scherer

Just. Received. Your. Book. Awesomeness. Read

Joel. Timmons

Can’t wait to read this…lucky to get a copy today.

Caroline E

I am so happy I received my copy I will leave a review on Goodreads

Melissa Skidmore

Received my arc today! Can’t wait to read, I love a good love story! Thank you!!

Hayley Olivia Hines

I feel so blessed to receive an advanced copy of The Guest Book today in the mail! Thank you so much, and after aive read it, I will be honored to post a review. You guys made my day!

Connie Marston

Just received my copy for review and already I can see I am going to enjoy this read … thank you

Richard Dominguez

Just received my copy–so excited to begin reading!

Debbie G.

I was so surprised to see this advanced copy in my post box! Can’t wait to dive into this book. Plus, gotta love that new book smell.

K. Catharine

What a surprise in my mailbox today I received #TheGuestBook can’t wait to read this. Thank you Sarah Blake and flatiron books.

Susan Mills

What a nice surprise! Thanks for my copy.

Lindsey Berg

I am excited to start reading after I found it in the mail today. Thank you for the advanced copy!

Amanda Smith

Just received my copy and am fighting with my Husband over who gets to read it !!!! It has my name on it, thanks Flatiron Books and Sarah Blake !! This is bound to be fantastic.

Nicole Bartle

I just received my copy and I am so excited to get started with this hunk of a book!

Camille S.

Just received my ARC… can’t wait to read it!

Annemarie Barbato

Just received my ARC! Can’t wait to read it this weekend!

Cheri Faith Spicer

Thank you for the advanced readers copy and the oppportunity to read this book!

Bonnie Bennett

Just received an ARC! Can’t wait!

Casey Highley

Thanks for the copy. Cant wait to read this and share the good word on the book.

Seth Drzewicki

Just received my copy in the mail!! Can’t wait to read this!! Thank you and flatiron books!!

Angel Wells

Thank you so much for my copy! It was a complete surprise to receive It!

Tammy Branch

I cannot wait to read this. Have heard Positive things

Denise Dr Antonio

Thanks for the advanced readers copy, can’t wait to read it.

Angela Royster

Thrilled to have received a copy of The Guest Book! Can’t wait to read it!

Mallika Narayanan

So excited to read this book! Sounds wonderful

samantha Watson

So excited to have gotten my copy… I can’t wait to start it! Cheers~

Kelly Braun

Beautifully written. Wonderful prose. A unique take on morality on American societal issues rooted within a familial history and discovery.

Benjamin Prieto

I just received an ARC of this story and I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for sharing your story with me

Heather Gannon

Thanks for the advance copy!

TrishaJean Holt

This sounds compelling!

Nicole Reid

Love the cover!

Dianna

Sounds intriguing

Angela Fairley

Class, race, religion, love, siblings, cousins, parents, children, husbands and wives – all coming together in a singular place that symbolizes how the human experience can last even as it vanishes. Sarah Blake draws on a kaleidoscopic palette to paint this portrait of America through the eyes of one family as the wheel of history slowly but unstoppably turns.

Rebecca Gardner

An incredible novel – bringing us into a place and a time as well as how the secrets of the past can really impact a family. Thank you, Sarah, for such a beautiful and though-provoking book.

Nancy