We are excited to host best-selling local author, Pamela Kelley, as she shares a reading followed by book purchase and signing of her new novel, Nantucket Second Chances, released June 9, 2026!

Registration is required; walk-ins are subject to availability.

About the novel:

She doesn’t have a job–but she does have a closet full of designer bags and shoes…

Claire Shipman never imagined she’d be the single mom of a teenager, going through a contentious divorce, and unexpectedly pregnant. On the bright side, at least she’s on Nantucket, where she grew up, and where her mother and grandmother welcome her home with open arms.

For years, Claire lived an enviable Manhattan lifestyle. Until her ex had a marriage-ending affair and then reveals he lost his job and all their money. Claire’s high school friends invite her to their book club and an off-hand joke that she could sell one of her Hermes bags sparks a business idea.

Her friend’s brother, Cody, is a furniture builder with a spare storefront. He’s initially skeptical about the prospects of a ‘used handbag shop’. But Claire is determined. With the support of Lily, her mother, grandmother, old friends and new, she begins to build a true second chance at a new life.

About the author:

Pamela Kelley is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of women’s fiction, family sagas, and suspense. Readers often describe her books as feel-good reads with people you’d want as friends.

She lives in a historic seaside town near Cape Cod and just south of Boston. She has always been an avid reader of women’s fiction, romance, mysteries, thrillers and cook books. There’s also a good chance you might get hungry when you read her books as she is a foodie, and occasionally shares a recipe or two.

She has an active, fun Facebook reader group that you are invited to join. It’s a friendly bunch of avid readers and it’s where I share updates on the books, ask for input on covers or character names and occasionally do fun giveaways. Click here to join!