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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: THAT CATSKILL SUMMER
It’s my pleasure to spotlight the book, That Catskill Summer ( Lived-In Love TM Series), by Bart A. Charlow in the The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held today on May 7th, 2026. That Catskill Summer is a Historical Romance / Literary Romance independently published by the author on April 21, 2026 (318 pages).
Below are highlights of That Catskill Summer and Bart A. Charlow’s author bio.
Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2026/04/blog-tour-that-catskill-summer-by-bart-a-charlow.html
HIGHLIGHTS: THAT CATSKILL SUMMER
That Catskill Summer
( Lived-In Love TM Series)
By Bart A. Charlow
Blurb:
He wrote the book he lived. Now she wants to rewrite the ending.
For fans of the 1960s Catskills era of Dirty Dancing, this is a very different kind of love story.
Author Aaron Ben-Ami’s steamy novel, based on a failed youthful love affair in the “Summer of Love” Borscht Belt, is a sensation. Love was easy to come by in the resort culture of the early sexual revolution, but not so easy to keep. Now, as his story is being made into a movie starring Isobel “Izzy” Sandler, the past and present are about to collide.
Ironically, it was a chance meeting with Izzy that inspired Aaron to write the book in the first place—she was his muse. But as they grow close during filming, Izzy discovers the raw truth behind the fiction. She is the granddaughter of Elyse, the real woman who modeled for the novel’s lead—and Aaron’s greatest “what if”.
Set against the richly textured backdrop of a disappearing American era, That Catskill Summer is a story of what we miss in the moment and what stays with us long after. It is a journey through the humor, the heat, and the heartbreak of youth, told through the reflective eyes of someone who survived it.
Perfect for readers of emotionally rich, time-layered fiction who value reflection over resolution – and those who believe that a single summer can define a lifetime.
Any Triggers: Consensual adult heterosexual sex, not pornographic, not “kinky”
Buy Links:
Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/bx2ZE6
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/that-catskill-summer-bart-charlow/1149767644?ean=9798256302627
Amazon US Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/That-Catskill-Summer-Lived-Love/dp/B0GV3P1RBL/
AUTHOR BIO: BART A. CHARLOW
Bart A. Charlow is an author, consultant, and retired therapist whose writing explores the intricate intersections of memory, legacy, and the human heart. With over 45 years as a visual artist and photographer, Bart brings a painterly eye to his prose, capturing the atmospheric beauty and lingering shadows of the people and places that shape us.
Born into the carnival life of a Borscht Belt Catskills hotel family, he has never let the ordinary constrain him.
His first book, A Catskill Carnival: My Borscht Belt Life Lived, Lost and Loved, is a memoir of his early years in a unique setting, coming to terms with it and cherishing its life lessons. Pickle Barrel Tales: More Borscht Belt BS is the companion book of over 50 wry vignettes from several “mountain rats”.
A true son of the Catskills, Bart’s deep connection to the “Borscht Belt” Dirty Dancing era serves as the foundation for his storytelling. His novels delve into the complex emotional landscapes of mature characters, often focusing on the ways the past refuses to stay buried and how new love must contend with old ghosts. His latest series is “Lived-In LoveTM”, dedicated to telling realistic relationship stories with deep emotional connections, not the usual tropes.
Whether through a camera lens, a paintbrush, or the written word, Bart is dedicated to capturing the “circus of memories” that defines the mature experience.
He writes a regular column, “Bart on Art”, for The San Mateo Daily Journal.
Bart has been a favored speaker on TV, radio and in print media for decades and is recognized for his service in the United States Congressional Record.
Among honors he holds is the Jefferson Award for his community leadership and service.
He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, grown children and grandchildren.
Author Links:
Website: www.bartcharlow.com/writing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579380382162
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartcharlowauthor/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/BART-CHARLOW/author/B0CMZJVBDR
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/46634582.Bart_A_Charlow
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Posted at 09:56h, 07 May📖 Thank you for welcoming That Catskill Summer to your readers today. Your support means more than words can say. 💕
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 00:07h, 08 MayHi Mary Anne–It was my pleasure to host Bart A. Charlow and spotlight his book, “That Catskill Summer.”
Cathie Dunn
Posted at 14:33h, 07 MayThanks evr so much for featuring Bart A. Charlow on your lovely blog today, sharing his evocative romantic novel, That Catskill Summer!
Take care,
Cathie xo
The Coffee Pot Book Club
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 00:06h, 08 MayHi Cathie–It was my pleasure to feature Bart A. Charlow and feature his romantic novel, “That Catskill Summer.”
Bart A. Charlow
Posted at 17:13h, 07 MayThank you so much for featuring me debut novel! Hope everyone has a good read.
Linnea Tanner
Posted at 00:05h, 08 MayHi Bart–It was my pleasure to host you and highlight your debut novel, “That Catskill Summer.” Best of luck on the release of your book.