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The Academy: the completely addictive novel set at an elite New England boarding school
Elin Hilderbrand, Shelby Cunningham
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Thriller / suspense
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- Paperback Jul 28, 2026 | 9781529445268 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Sep 30, 2025 | 9781529445237 | RRP $32.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Sep 16, 2025 | 9781529445251 | RRP $53.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jul 28, 2026 | 9781529445268 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Sep 30, 2025 | 9781529445237 | RRP $32.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Sep 16, 2025 | 9781529445251 | RRP $53.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Sep 16, 2025 | 9781529445244 | RRP $15.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jul 28, 2026 | 9781529445268 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Sep 30, 2025 | 9781529445237 | RRP $32.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Sep 16, 2025 | 9781529445251 | RRP $53.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Sep 16, 2025 | 9781529445244 | RRP $15.99 Buy Now
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- Paperback Jul 28, 2026 | 9781529445268 | RRP $24.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Sep 30, 2025 | 9781529445237 | RRP $32.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Sep 16, 2025 | 9781529445251 | RRP $53.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Sep 16, 2025 | 9781529445244 | RRP $15.99 Buy Now
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Discovering the secret world of American boarding schools for both teaching staff and pupils was endlessly entertaining. I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the sequel!' JILL MANSELL
NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Secrets, rumours, and dangerous liaisons - at an elite New England boarding school, they come with the territory.Amidst the happy chaos of move-in day at Tiffin Academy, shocking news arrives: America Today just ranked Tiffin the number two boarding school in the country. It's a seventeen-spot jump - was there a typo? The dorms are dingy, the sports teams always come last and Tiffin students are known for being more social than academic. But the campus is exquisite, class sizes are small, and the dining hall is run by a New York chef. And they do have lots of fun . . .
But as the rarefied air of Tiffin is suffused with self-congratulation, scandalous bulletins begin to appear on phones across campus, thanks to a new app called Zip Zap,. From Davi Banerjee, queen bee and international influencer, to Simone Bergeron, the young new history teacher; to Charley Hicks, a transfer student who seems determined not to fit in, it seems everyone has something to hide . . .
As the year unfolds, bonds are forged and broken, secrets are shared and exposed, and the lives of Tiffin's students and staff are changed forever.
Elin Hilderbrand, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple, teams up with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, to deliver a fresh and buzzy look behind ivy-covered walls.
READERS LOVE THE ACADEMY
'The perfect back-to-school read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Pure nostalgia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Prep meets Dead Poets' Society' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Praise for The Academy: the completely addictive novel set at an elite New England boarding school
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The Academy has all of Hilderbrand's breezy storytelling, roving points of view, and effortless characterization that her readers love. It adds up to a panoramic view of nine months in the life of a New England prep school, on which her co-author, daughter Cunningham, offers personal expertise. Addictive, dishy fun, with enough loose ends to suggest a sequel might be in the works. . . Hilderbrand's first post-Nantucket novel, written with her daughter, will draw in her legions of readers - Booklist
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The authors employ catchy narrative devices, such as the gossipy collective voice of a clique of Tiffin girls and SAT-word-riddled posts from Davi, and they give the main characters plenty of depth. Readers are in for a treat - Publishers Weekly
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Delicious. . . A boarding-school fantasia, with Hilderbrand's signature upgrades to the cuisine and decor. Sign us up for next term - Kirkus
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A juicy mix of scandal and coming-of-age moments. Fans of Hilderbrand's signature ensemble dramas and readers who enjoy stories about secrets in privileged worlds will likely appreciate this buzzy take on boarding-school life - Library Journal
Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand grew up in Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the University of Iowa's Writers' Workshop, where she was a teaching/writing fellow. She now lives with her husband and their three children on Nantucket, Massachusetts, where her novels are set.
You can follow Elin on Twitter @elinhilderbrand or find out more on her Facebook page www.facebook.com/ElinHilderbrand.
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