Isn't a family vacation in cottage country meant to be relaxing? Sure, that's the idea. But when one family member is fired by phone and another's been hacked, stress is sure to follow. Amid forgotten birthdays, anxiety attacks, infectious disease and porcupine sightings, celebrated author Giselle Renarde invites you to share in the warm embrace of her quirky family.

In this intimate portrait of real life events, read correspondences from Giselle's cottage retreat to her girlfriend back home and experience the vacation vicariously. Even in cottage country, there's never a dull moment!