The Stargazer of Nantucket
“Filled with tension, excitement, and brilliant plot twists, the story moves at a breakneck pace against the backdrop of Gerstenblatt’s meticulous research. Luminous.”
- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen
About
Meet Julie
Novelist, Essayist, & Educator
Julie Gerstenblatt holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University and has taught everything from middle school to graduate school. Her essays have appeared in The Huffington Post, Kveller, Cognoscenti, and Grown & Flown, among others.
When not writing, Julie is a college essay coach, as well as a producer and on-air host for A Mighty Blaze, which has grown into a leading resource for author interviews. A native New Yorker, Julie now lives in coastal Rhode Island with her family and one very smart mixed poodle.
DAUGHTERS OF NANTUCKET, which won the 2024 New England Society Award for Fiction, is her first novel.
Upcoming Events
Event with Date & Time
Jan 15 – Jan 16, 2026
Starts 4:00 AM • Ends 4:00 PM
Event With Just a Date
Jan 23, 2026
Nanatucket Writing & Rejuvenation Retreat
Mar 20 – Mar 23, 2026
Hosted by The Nantucket Writing Workshop in conjunction with the Nantucket Hotel
(Almost SOLD OUT!)
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Daughters of Nantucket
"Gerstenblatt's distinctive tale, a triumph in storytelling, celebrates the courage and tenacity of women."
- Booklist, Starred Review