Musical Chairs

Like all of Amy Poeppel\’s books, this tale is told with personable wit and charm. A summer at Bridget\’s house in the country proves life-changing for the Stratton family and the circle of friends that orbits around them. In this regard, MUSICAL CHAIRS might put you in mind of recent bestsellers that paint a portrait of a quirky, semi-dysfunctional family on summer holiday, like Emma Straub\’s THE VACATIONERS. However, MUSICAL CHAIRS also offers a delicious rom-com plot, to boot — with an original take on how it all shakes out, and a deep insight to how what we want later in life may differ from our younger years, even as we honor a kind of heartfelt nostalgia for the past.

This was a delightful book to read in the midst of these crazy times (COVID-19), and would be just as good at another time. I thoroughly enjoyed every word. One of the best things is that I liked the characters. I wanted to know what was going on in their lives and how everything would turn out. This is one of those books I want everyone I know to read and enjoy as much as I did. I will definitely check out other books by Ms. Poeppel. Enjoy!

A perfect pair. Bridget and Will. They have been partners for years. Not romantically. As musicians. They get along splendidly. In life. They are a trio. Their third is missing. Searching for a violinist for their chamber group is no easy feat. While these two are compatible, they dont always agree on who the perfect musician is to join them. This is Amy Poeppels novel MUSICAL CHAIRS. Bridget is off for the summer ready to embrace her annual trip to the country in Connecticut. Will remains in the city. Each with their own set of problems ahead. Family, romantic drama, and of course, the music. A fun, whimsical read.

So well done. Loved how it all came together, the second half is so propulsive. Loved that the author called the epilogue the coda. Loved all the quotations and musical references (added such a nice layer) even though i was unfamiliar with them all 😉 . I smiled through the whole second half and could see Nancy Meyers having a field day turning this book into a movie. Oh, how glorious that kitchen would be. I loved all the characters and will miss them. Well done!

I love Amy Poeppel\’s books and Musical Chairs is no exception. You can\’t go wrong with this story of a messy, modern family of musicians in a rambling Connecticut house for a summer. It\’s simultaneously clever and hilarious, and jam-packed full of relatable characters who keep the reader turning pages. Grab yourself a cocktail, find a deck chair, put your feet up, and just enjoy.

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