Islands

"Islands" by Anne Rivers Siddons is a heartfelt novel that explores the themes of love, family, and resilience through the story of Anny Butler, a woman who finds a surrogate family among her close-knit group of childhood friends in Charleston. Set against the backdrop of life’s challenges—hurricanes, fires, and loss—the narrative highlights the enduring bonds that keep them together, especially the nurturing presence of Camilla Curry. With lyrical prose and a keen focus on internal lives, the book paints a vivid picture of finding belonging and strength in chosen family.