Eight Hundred Grapes: A Novel

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 16,836 ratings

Price: 1.99

Last update: 10-04-2024


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FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME AND THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM

Heralded as “impossible to put down” (Elle), and named a Best Book of the Summer by Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, and Us Weekly, Eight Hundred Grapes is a heartbreaking, funny, and deeply evocative novel about love, marriage, family, wine, and the treacherous terrain in which they all intersect.

There are secrets you share, and secrets you hide… What if your beloved fiancé, he of the crinkly smile and irresistible British accent, had kept a life-changing secret from you? And what if, just a week before your dream wedding, you discovered it?

Georgia Ford, bride-to-be, hops in her car and drives through the night, from Los Angeles to Sonoma, to her safe haven: her family, and the acclaimed family winery. Georgia craves the company of those who know her best, and whom she truly knows. Better yet, it’s the eve of the last harvest—the best time of the growing season, and Georgia knows she’ll find solace—and distraction—in the familiar rituals. But when Georgia arrives home, nothing is at all familiar. Her parents, her brothers, the family business, are all unrecognizable. It seems her fiancé isn’t the only one who’s been keeping secrets…

Eight Hundred Grapes is a story about the messy realities of family, the strength (and weaknesses) of romantic love, and the importance of finding a place to call home. “This winning tale will both satisfy on a literary level and encourage oenophiles to pour themselves a glass of a recent vintage to enjoy while reading; it’s a tasty treat for wine lovers and teetotalers alike” (Publishers Weekly). You won’t be able to put this “addictive” (Us Weekly) novel down.

Top reviews from the United States

dthomas122107
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Red
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024
I loved this book! The characters were so real, and such a good story. i couldn’t wait to get to the end. Wine and reading … two of my favorite things!
JMS
4.0 out of 5 stars very engaging
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. It did keep me guessing although I thought I had it figured out. I love the way that she writes. I’ll be looking to read more by her. It didn’t hurt that it was set near where I live. That part was fun. Plus, I have a special place in my heart for wine making and wineries.
Samantha Stangarone
3.0 out of 5 stars a good read, but you’re gonna be pissed off the whole time you read it
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
Genuinely a good quick book to read, especially if you’re in a slump and just want to pick up something that you don’t really have to worry about plot. I will say a little hard to keep track characters, especially towards the end they introduced a random character, and I really lost her a little bit on who this character was. However, you have been warned you are going to despise most of the characters in this book with the exception of the dad. The only reason this book took me so long to read is because every time the mom was on the page I had to put the book down and take some deep breaths becauseI hated her so much.
OTTERPOP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read !!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
This was a great story about family, choices, sacrifice, love, and the paths we take in life,. . Oh and wine !! :)
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmm
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
I bought this because 'The Last Thing He Told Me' was riveting. This one not so much. Another girl meets boy but we're not sure they will stay together. Another self discovery. But some surprising twists and unexpected turns makes it worth reading. Was it goog enough to read a other book by her? Not today,maybe in the future.
Roy
5.0 out of 5 stars addiction
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
Georgia Ford, bride-to-be, hops in her car and drives through the night, from Los Angeles to Sonoma, to her safe haven: her family, and the acclaimed family winery. Georgia craves the company of those who know her best, and whom she truly knows. Better yet, it’s the eve of the last harvest—the best time of the growing season, and Georgia knows she’ll find solace—and distraction—in the familiar rituals. But when Georgia arrives home, nothing is at all familiar. Her parents, her brothers, the family business, are all unrecognizable. It seems her fiancé isn’t the only one who’s been keeping secrets…

Eight Hundred Grapes is a story about the messy realities of family, the strength (and weaknesses) of romantic love, and the importance of finding a place to call home. “This winning tale will both satisfy on a literary level and encourage oenophiles to pour themselves a glass of a recent vintage to enjoy while reading; it’s a tasty treat for wine lovers and teetotalers alike”
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Romancing and wine
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
While somewhat predictable and a soap opera, it’s still a compelling read if you love wine and the culture surrounding it. If you’ve been to Sonoma, Napa or the Russian River Valley, you’ll for sure enjoy it..
shawn c.
3.0 out of 5 stars just ok
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
Book flowed fine. Too predictable. Fairly tale ending. Everyone happy at the end. Not realistic to real life. A summer beach read

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