The Blue Book: A Nantucket Guide to the Island’s Best Beaches, Shops & Escapes

Discover Nantucket through the eyes of one of the island’s most beloved storytellers. The Blue Book by Elin Hilderbrand is an inviting insider’s guide to the places, pleasures, and hidden gems that make Nantucket so irresistible.

From windswept beaches and scenic drives to favorite restaurants, charming shops, romantic escapes, and family-friendly adventures, Hilderbrand shares the local knowledge that has made Nantucket such an essential character in her novels. Readers can discover where to find the best oysters, which beaches are worth the drive, where to linger after sunset, and where to pick up the perfect beach towel along the way.

Throughout the book, beloved scenes and settings from Hilderbrand’s Nantucket novels are paired with beautiful watercolor illustrations by Meredith Hanson, creating a visual love letter to the island alongside the practical recommendations.

Whether you're planning a first visit, returning to a favorite summer destination, or simply dreaming of Nantucket from home, The Blue Book is a charming companion for slow mornings, seaside afternoons, and the kind of summer days that feel like they could belong in a novel.

Details

• Author: Elin Hilderbrand
• Illustrations: Meredith Hanson
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 144
• Dimensions: 7.1" L × 5.2" W × 0.6" D
• Illustrated: Yes
• Publication Date: May 6, 2025
• Genre: Travel / Nantucket / Coastal Lifestyle

A Beautiful Coastal Coffee-Table Companion

With its compact format, evocative illustrations, and insider perspective, The Blue Book makes a thoughtful addition to a coastal library, beach house, guest room, or summer reading stack—and a beautiful gift for anyone who loves Nantucket, seaside living, or Elin Hilderbrand's novels.