11 Books that Capture the Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic
Do you ever just feel so incredibly called out by social media? TikTok especially has put a name to so many aspects of my personality in the last two years that I can’t help but laugh. The latest trend? Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic.
As a born and bred New Englander, this is my jam. Give me all the blue and white, rattan furnishings, bright white kitchens, and a view of the water. I literally want nothing more in life than to have a beautiful home with a view that makes me grateful every day. I’ve always been someone who is happy in every season. I love the coziness of Winter, the refreshing chill of Fall, the rebirth that comes with Spring, and the long days of Summer. Nancy Meyers captured strong, successful women living their best lives in classic, timeless style and thus, we have a new aesthetic taking over the internet. Coined here!
Basically, I’ve been a Coastal Grandmother since before it was cool. These 11 books capture the feeling of being a Coastal Grandmother. Basically, a successful, cashmere wearing, garden tending, witty woman.
Summer on the Bluffs by Sunny Hostin
Oak Bluffs is the most exclusive Black beach community is the country and Amelia Vaux Tanner has spent years entertaining the likes of the Obamas and Wall Street tycoons at her home, Chateau Laveau. Her three goddaughters have spent magical summers there with her but after 30 years it’s time to move on, with the intention of leaving the house to only one of the three goddaughters.
Finding Home by Lois Greiman
If you liked Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon, which was produced by Nancy Meyers and written and directed by her daughter, I think you’ll find a lot of similarities in this book!
Vision in White by Nora Roberts
This book captures the same feelings as Father of the Bride!
The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand
Not quite the parent trap, but estranged twin sisters on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard switch places for a summer in order to save their respective businesses.
A Lowcountry Bride by Preslaya Williams
A single dad romance set in the lowcountry of South Carolina is that’s your chosen trope! A New York bridal designer’s business is in trouble and a southern gentleman wants to save it.
The Summer House by Laura K. Denton
Another southern summertime read about a new divorcee in a small beach town.
Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
I mean, this title is all of dreams come true. Set in a quaint town in North Carolina, Sophie is trying to enjoy her sister’s wedding but the best man is someone she never thought she’d see again.
Summer of A Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway
A sweet summery middle novel about a girl trying to save her aunt’s pie shop. If you love the coziness of The Great British Baking Show, you’ll love this book.
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
One of the most talked about books of 2022 and it captures the feeling of family grandeur Meyers’ films do so well.
A Summer to Remember by Erika Montgomery
Set on Cape Cod, this book is about love and loss as one woman discovers the secrets of her mother’s glamourous past with Hollywood’s elite.
The Summer House by Hannah McKinnon
A family is summoned to their beloved seaside summer home to celebrate their patriarch’s 80th birthday. Memories and mysteries unfold.
The Beach Inn by Joanne Demaio
Set on the Connecticut shore, a group sets out to restore and save the historic beach inn, even though grief is trying to take over the gruff architect’s heart.
I hope these inspire you to slow down and enjoy the little things this summer!