Ethan Joella, author of “The Same Bright Stars,” will discuss his latest novel from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on July 18 at Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. SE.

The book synopsis is as follows: Three generations of Schmidts have run their family’s beachfront restaurant and Jack has been at the helm since the death of his father. Jack has devoted his life to running his family’s Delaware beachfront restaurant since his father’s death. When a restaurant group offers to buy the restaurant, he has to decide if he should hold on to this legacy or consider a new life.

Joella teaches English and psychology at the University of Delaware. He is the author of “A Little Hope,” which was a Read with Jenna Bonus Selection, “A Quiet Life” and “The Same Bright Stars.” He lives in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his wife and two daughters.