A Salty Piece of Land

Name: A Salty Piece of Land
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)
Author: Jimmy Buffett

by Jimmy Buffett

Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction

4.6 (1,680)

4.6 stars from 1,680 reviews. Top 83% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

504 pages~8.4 hr readPublished by Little, Brown and CompanyPublished 2004-01-01

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Last checked: Jun 2, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $11.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love escapist fiction that actually feels like a real escape, with vivid Caribbean settings and eccentric characters you'd want to grab a drink with.
You're drawn to stories about second chances and reinvention, where the journey matters more than the destination.
You appreciate Buffett's world and want a full novel's worth of that tropical, sun-soaked vibe without leaving your chair.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer tight, fast-paced plots with minimal downtime; this book wanders like Tully himself.
You want your fiction grounded in realism; you'll find the ghostly elements and over-the-top characters too whimsical.
You're not interested in romance or relationship drama as a central thread in your adventure stories.

About this book

Tully Mars, a character from Margaritaville, wakes from a ganja buzz on a beach in Tulum and encounters a 142-foot schooner emerging from the ocean mist. At its helm is Cleopatra Highbourne, a 101-year-old sea captain who offers to take him to a lighthouse on a remote salty piece of land. The story unfolds across tropical settings including the island of Cayo Loco, Punta Margarita, and San Pedro. Along his journey, Tully meets an assortment of characters including treasure hunters, rock stars, sailors, seaplane pilots, pirates, and ghosts. The novel is set in the Caribbean and explores themes of escape and adventure.

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$1.99 – $11.99

Price has dropped 7 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 298 days. Typically stays discounted for 13 days.

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Currently around #21K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 1,680 reviews

Gaining approximately 18 new reviews per month. Rating has climbed from 4.6 to 4.7. Recent readers are rating it higher.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 298 days. Next drop estimated in about 33 weeks. Typical discount: 83% off.

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