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Sandwich: A Novel Spiral-Bound | 2024-06-18

Catherine Newman

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life."--Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake "If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it's just perfect."--Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Swan Song "A total delight."--Kate Christensen From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things and Wreck , a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go. For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family's yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds: emotional, marital, and--thanks to the cottage's ancient plumbing--septic too. This year's vacation, with Rocky sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, promises to be just as delightful as summers past--except, perhaps, for Rocky's hormonal bouts of rage and melancholy. (Hello, menopause!) Her body is changing--her life is, too. And then a chain of events sends Rocky into the past, reliving both the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers. It's one precious week: everything is in balance; everything is in flux. And when Rocky comes face to face with her family's history and future, she is forced to accept that she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves. Read more
Publisher: HarperCollins
Original Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240 pages
Item Weight: 0.7 lbs
Dimensions: 5.51 x 0.94 x 8.35 inches
“Like We All Want Impossible Things, Newman’s new novel is borne along by her humor . . . . the story is ultimately about harnessing the power of love and family bonds to overcome sadness and loss.” - Amherst Bulletin
“Newman is the kind of writer who could write 200 pages about paint drying and keep the reader entranced throughout . . . . A lovely and disciplined novel that accomplishes something remarkable: It’s a book about the beach that is too good to be considered a beach read.” - The Hippo
“This clever novel . . . . paints a vivid picture of family life and proves that middle-aged characters can be funny, sympathetic and fascinating. It is a beautifully written, moving novel that touches on the complexity of female sexuality and fertility and explores how every pregnancy leaves an indelible mark.” - The Observer
“An optimistic menopause novel . . . . Sandwich has a line about something being 'a wolf in clown’s clothing,' which is an apt description for this book . . . a funny, readable story about love and family and agreeable clam shack dinners, but in between, it digs up the bloody parts of being a woman and mother . . . . Rocky is me and my sisters and every one of my friends—alternately joyful, forgetful, and enraged.” - LIBER
“A beach novel to pass on to your best friends, no matter what the season.” - Oprah Magazine, "Best Books of 2024”
“This book has the best description of sandy toes and salty swimsuits I have ever read . . . . It will remind you of the warm and fuzzy feelings you get watching kids romp on the beach combined with the bittersweet reminder of swiftly passing time.” - Good Morning America
"I loved this little beautiful book. You could put it in your beach bag and read it in one sitting. I did . . . . The ultimate beach read." - Jenna Bush Hager
“It’s a real beauty.” - Glennon Doyle, We Can Do Hard Things podcast
"A beautiful story about family . . . . Newman addresses topics like motherhood, love, aging, grief, regret and more in such a realistic way.” - Woman's World
“Catherine is a national treasure.” - Molly Wizenberg, I’ve Got A Feeling newsletter

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