Chestnut Street

Praise

“Chestnut Street has everything that makes Binchy special, in small delicious bites.” —NPR

“Downright delightful. . . . Binchy eloquently exposes and explores relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, longtime and recently acquired friends.” —The Boston Globe

“[The] prose is lyrical, carrying the reader along like a lullaby. . . . For Maeve Binchy fans, Chestnut Street is a gift bequeathed to the reader.” —USA Today
 
“Reflect[s] Binchy’s generous spirit and realism about human frailty, never ignoring it but always empathizing with its cause.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch

“Maeve Binchy and the short story were a perfect match. . . . Witty. . .  . Heartbreaking. . . . Remind[s] readers why Maeve Binchy was one of the most beloved writers this country has produced.” —The Irish Times

“Delightful. . . . Poignant. . . . The more you read, the more you want to read.” —BookPage 

“[An] extraordinary look at ordinary people as they struggle with family relationships, romances gone awry, and the possibility for a better future. . . . One finds here insightful observations about human nature—all with Binchy’s thoughtful and loving touch that will be sorely missed.” —Publishers Weekly

“This set of previously unpublished linked short stories will warm the hearts of fans everywhere.” —Library Journal

“Binchy was well-known for creating realistic characters who interact in ordinary ways, in ordinary places. . . . Her many fans are sure to line up to read this.” —Booklist