Meet Nancy
Learn more about author Nancy Thayer: her life on Nantucket, bestselling novels, and the inspiration behind her stories.
Celebrating the Everyday Joys (and Little Surprises) That Bring Us Together
The author of 38 novels, Nancy Thayer has spent nearly four decades finding warmth, humor, and connection in the simple moments that make life extraordinary. A longtime Nantucket resident, she fills her world and her writing with family, friendship, and the occasional serendipitous twist that reminds us to laugh, love, and look around.
Nancy lives in Nantucket with her husband Charley Walters and their spoiled cat Callie. Sometimes they invite their thousands of grandchildren to visit. She loves libraries, bookstores, and zoom parties.
Her novels have appeared on the New York Times best-seller lists, in Redbook, Good Housekeeping and Cosmo UK, and are translated into many languages.
Her novel Let It Snow was made into a Hallmark Christmas movie entitled Nantucket Noel in 2021.
A Fellow at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference in 1983, she was awarded the RT 2015 Career Achievement Award for Mainstream Fiction.
Critical Acclaim
Invite Nancy to Your Next Gathering
Nancy loves connecting with readers, book clubs, libraries, and community groups. For inquiries about talks, readings, or event appearances, feel free to reach out! She’d be delighted to hear from you.
Short Takes, Long Smiles
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Pre-order an Autographed Copy of Nancy Thayer’s brand-new Christmas novel - Nantucket Christmas Stroll. Pre-order from Nancy’s hometown bookstores at Nantucket Book Partners and you will also receive a special extra gift to be determined soon.
If you would like your copy personalized, please put the first name in the comment section at checkout.
Your order will ship by its publication date of September 29, 2026. Please order separately from any other titles for shipping purposes. Here is the link >>> https://nantucketbookpartners.com/product/nantucket-christmas-stroll-nancy-thayer-hardcover-autographed-copy @nantucketbooks #nancythayerbooks #nantucketstroll #linkinbio
What was I doing in the 90’s? #nancythayerbooks #ninetiestrend #flashbackfriday❤️
My new novel, Nantucket Christmas Stroll, comes out September 29, 2026!
Nantucket Christmas Stroll comes out September 29, 2026. Yes, I meant 2026. All mistakes are Callie’s fault. oh no! I shot this on my iPad and you’re getting only the very middle. Stay tuned and I will do another video about my new novel..
Happy Spring! What are you looking forward to this season? Artist Credit @heather_stillufsen
#springhassprung #heatherstillufsen❤️
Our back garden after six weeks of ice and snow melted! The high fence is to keep deer from eating the new shoots and the evergreens.
Attention PAPERBACK Lovers:
The paperback version of Summer Light on Nantucket will be available on April 21st. Paperback pre-order link in my bio! #paperbackrelease #nancythayerbooks #summerlight #penguinrandomhouse #preorder https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736289/summer-light-on-nantucket-by-nancy-thayer/
Happy March! 🍀 🌼
Today is World Compliment Day.
Be sure to spread joy and positivity to everyone around you. ❤️
#springiscoming
#happymarch
#worldcomplimentday 🌷😊
Artist Credit:
@heather_stillufsen
Yesterday was apparently ""Retro Day" and I`m a day late but here`s a photo taken in 1982 when I let my curly hair go wild. How did you look in 1982? Were you even born then?
