The Coast of Akron

A Chicago Tribune Favorite Fiction Book of the YearAn Amazon Editors'' Pick of the YearA Newsday Best Book of the YearThe Coast of Akron is the story of the gloriously unorthodox maladjusted brilliant Haven clan. In the thirty years since artists Lowell and Jenny met inspired each other and separated Lowell ascended to fame while Jenny mothered their talented and now-grown daughter Merit. In an attempt to answer questions and heal old wounds Lowell''s dyspeptic lover Fergus lures the family and guests back to the hallowed faux-Tudor mansion where it all began. It is at this lavish gathering that long-standing secrets as well as bonds will be revealed.