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DNF 4%I got a bad feeling about this book in the first sentence when the main character referred to her sister as a sinkhole of a sister Then the MC went into how she s the best at being pregnant and apparently the best at everything Just a few lines of cringey dialogue later I knew I had to tap out I know I would ve been irrationally annoyed at the MC the entire book Luckily this was an First Read so no harm no foul 9781662518560 Somewhere over the rainbow is Bummer Camp It is where troubles melt like lemon drops especially if you solicit the help of a therapy chicken named Connie or eat Good Morning Overnight Oats made especially for you by Wynn Ann Garvin is one of the very best weirdos of the world I have read all of her books and will auto pre order any new ones that she writes She makes me laugh out loud with her words and outrageously witty scenes I loved every single page of Bummer Camp Here s an excerpt from somewhere on the internet about Bummer Camp which I thinks sums it up better than I ever could As Cat and Ginger wrangle a cast of lovable misfits and underdogs to save the camp the sisters rediscover the importance of family belonging and holding fast to sweet summer memories. Bummer happy camper hoodie Thank you NetGalley for the arc And thank you Ann Garvin for the opportunity to celebrate this book launch at the actual Camp in Wisconsin in August Holy Bear Poop I will be there Is Wynn going to be cooking 9781662518560 I love a good sister story And a good summer story And a good laugh Ann Garvin s BUMMER CAMP is all these things and It s an invitation to unplug and come along to a nostalgic summer camp where kids and grown ups of all ages are welcome filled with sweetly flawed earnest characters who are doing their best and a literal whirlwind of a story that leaves you loving them all just the way they are. Bummer competitors I ve been reading Ann Garvin s work for years and my absolute favorite thing is how her author bio says she sets out to write about women with a good sense of humor who do too much in a world that asks too much from them No wonder I find her characters so relatable The sisters trying to save their family s titular BUMMER CAMP couldn t be different but they also might not know each other quite as well as they think they do Even when they re letting each other down they re still capable of surprising each other and even themselves I loved how this book celebrated the simple traditions that are perfectly imperfect just the way they are while also showing that we re never too old or too cynical to change and grow into better versions of ourselves BUMMER CAMP is the best kind of group hug I m already looking forward to Ann Garvin s next one 9781662518560 We re not trying to be something we re not Highlight not hide People respect the truth One of my favorite lines from Ann Garvin s upcoming novel Bummer Camp This story takes place at a former theatre summer camp for kids It s recently been re branded for a camp for adults dealing with anxiety and depression Cat gets a SOS call from her sister Ginger and nephew saying the camp is in major financial struggles and they need her help Cat is reluctant to help as she is 7 months pregnant trying to ready herself for her next stage in life and not too keen to clean up Ginger s latest mess in her opinion. Bummer happy camper chords I loved the theme of this story It s a sweet group of young adults and 30 somethings who often feel like people don t see their potential or worth The misfits you might call them I loved that they all worked together for a common goal save the camp and their unique talents really shined This was my first time reading Ann Garvin s work and I really enjoyed it The Wizard of Oz is also a big part of this novel and that made my heart happy too This fun summer read with lots of heart comes out September 1st Thank you Uplit Reads Ann Garvin and NetGalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review 9781662518560 Paperback 3. Bummer camp loud house 5 5 rounded up for 4 for Goodreads Her sister had opened her mouth to speak when a short solid gargoyle of a woman moved silently and smoothly into the doorway as if on rollers I m like I already don t like this woman and when she talked about signing the document she gave me serious Ursula the sea witch vibes Which is even hilarious after finishing the book because there actually is a little mermaid reference Maybe love was as simple as showing up and doing what you don t want to do When Ginger finally started feeling a bit confident with her sister Cat at her side and called Elaine Ellen even after Elaine corrected her it was too funny To be honest I did struggle a bit to really get invested in this one but by the end I really became attached to the characters I really enjoyed seeing the growth of all the characters I think that s maybe the writing style for this one didn t click with my brain s reading style It was decent and I loved the everybody is welcome vibes Overall a good feel good read for the summer 9781662518560
Two sisters scramble to save their family s legacy in a funny huge hearted novel about grandiose plans and summers to remember by the author of I Thought You Said This Would Work Cat McCarthy has spent years extricating herself from the family business an increasingly run down theater camp and all the drama contained within it At thirty seven she s putting the final touches on a new life as she renovates her dream cottage and awaits her first child Does it worry her that the McCarthy legacy is in the hands of her disastrously irresponsible sister Ginger Sure But the camp s not Cat s problem any Then a series of frantic text messages pulls Cat back to center stage Ginger has handed the reins to a crackpot motivational speaker Bob Durand and his scheming wife Elaine The couple s plan to rebrand the camp as a rehab for anxious adults has nearly bankrupted the McCarthys And now the Durands have skipped town days before investors arrive for a fundraising gala that could determine the camp s future As Cat and Ginger wrangle a cast of lovable misfits and underdogs to save the camp the sisters rediscover the importance of family belonging and holding fast to sweet summer memories Bummer CampThis was my First Reads selection for the month of August because the summer camp setting caught my attention I was craving a summer themed story and from a seasonal standpoint it worked.
Bummer campaign Now I found my interest waning in and out for the first 30 40% of the book The character development was a little slow but then it hit the gas at the halfway point It s a story that I m glad I stuck with Bummer Camp is full of characters who bond over their individual areas of weakness but boldly celebrate their unique strengths It really highlights a beautiful profound message through a lighthearted warm story and I found myself smiling Added bonusit s a highly quotable book Failure is the chance to begin again.
Book summer camp If you re a square peg find the people who celebrate quadrilaterals 9781662518560 What starts as a strange little story blossoms into a Little Engine That Could tale and you really root for this group of weirdos A lot of heart in this book 9781662518560 When I say this is a classic ANN GARVIN story I mean it in the best of all possible ways A sister story a love story a David v Goliath story all wrapped up with humor heart and all the feels I hated my one summer at sleep away camp but I d go to Bummer Camp in a hot minute 9781662518560 Cat McCarthy is independent responsible and reliable Her sister Ginger is none of those things But when Ginger needs Cat s help to save their family s summer theatre camp Cat jumps in the car and drives straight to her side Cat pregnant and having put space between herself and the camp is pulled right back into camp ownership drama management of her free spirited sister and interacting with an eclectic collection of counselors Cat soon learns that the children s camp has been flipped by new leaders and billed as a rehabilitative escape for anxious adults but the couple skips town three days before their big fundraising gala with all the camp s funds in tow 5 stars from me A heart is not judged by how much you love but by how much you are loved by others The Wizard Wizard of OzThis book was exceptional Bummer Camp is the most perfect summer read Not only was it on theme for the season but when I tell you I ate this book up YUM It was deliciously quirky with a cast of characters to adore in their own special ways the medicinal chef the animal whisperer the diva and her handler Hot Gary They share an intimate bond as individuals who come to work at camp for their own very specific needs and meld into a collection of kind souls who support and care for one another as family Cat and Ginger are opposites attract in sibling form What one lacks the other has in spades Their relationship is touching and the way they help pull the other out of their own ruts is so relatable They fight they make up they move on they communicate via sign language Ginger s son Shirtless who has sensory processing sensitivity is an especially moving part of the story There is bear poop edible night swimming the skinny dip version creative event planning in the woods for fancy people and a whole lot of restorative nature sights and sounds I could go on but I feel like I m already spoiling the witty joyfulness you will experience for yourself Read this one You won t regret it Nobody can step up if the top step is occupied Ginger Bummer CampThere s no place like home Dorothy Wizard of OzThank you SO SO much to Ann Garvin UpLit Reads and NetGalley for this incredible ARC 9781662518560 Summer Camp for CatThis is the first book by Ann Garvin that I ve read but it won t be my last It took me back to my summer camp years that continued into my adulthood As a matter of fact the camp is close to Stevens Point Wisconsin and often has problems with severe weather including tornados I also remember the romances the friendships and all the fun I have always left camp feeling a warm glow that lasted for days.
Book summer camp The unique problems in BUMMER CAMP with financial and other shortages made this story a real head scratcher but were solved with humor and humanity that made the story enjoyable with a touch of romance to boot Altogether a good read 9781662518560 Ann Garvin Ph.
Book summer camp tarasivka D is a nurse a professor and USA Today Bestselling Author She thinks everything is funny and a little bit sad Ann Writes stories about women with a good sense of humor who do too much in a world that asks too much from them Ann teaches creative writing at Drexel University in their Low Residence Masters of Fine Arts program and lives in Wisconsin with her anxious and overly protective dog Peanut She is the founder of the multiple award winning Tall Poppy Writers and is dedicated to helping authors find readers and vice versa Learn about Ann Garvin at anngarvin.com
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