Book : The Guncle - Rowley, Steven

-Titulo Original : The Guncle

-Fabricante :

G.P. Putnams Sons

-Descripcion Original:

An NPR Book of the YearFinalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice AwardsFrom the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patricks brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. Despite having a set of Guncle Rules ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Quickly realizing that parenting--even if temporary--isnt solved with treats and jokes, Patricks eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means youre unfailingly human. With the humor and heart weve come to expect from bestselling author Steven Rowley, The Guncle is a moving tribute to the power of love, patience, and family in even the most trying of times. Review One of:Oprah Dailys Best Beach Reads to Help You Escape Washington Post’s Feel-Good Books to Brighten Your SummerCBSs 12 Perfect Summer Beach Reads for 2021Vogues 12 Beach Reads to Get Lost in This SummerReal Simple’s Blockbuster Beach ReadsCountry Living’s 32 Can’t-Miss Beach Reads for This SummerSouthern Living’s Beach Reads Perfect for Summer 2021Bustles 40 Best New Books to Read This May E! Newss 18 Best Books to Check Out in MayPopSugar’s 45 Best Summer Reads of 2021USA Today’s 5 Books Not To MissCNN’s 20 Books That Are Essential Reading this Pride Month Readers Digests 75 Best Summer Reads of All TimeParade’s 15 New LGBTQ Books to Pick Up This SummerNew York Post’s 30 Best Books On Our Summer Reading ListiHeart Radio’s 15 Best Beach Reads for Summer 2021Christian Science Monitors Best Books of May PureWow’s 10 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in MayTravel & Leisures Most Anticipated Books of SummerWomen s Most Anticipated Summer Beach ReadsSheKnows’s 20 New Books You Need to Add to Your Summer Reading List Scary Mommy’s Most Anticipated Books of SummerFrolics 25 Best Books of Spring 2021Brit Co’s 17 Beach Reads That Make the Perfect Summer EscapeNewNowNexts 17 Exciting Queer Books to Savor This SummerBibliolifestyles Quintessential Summer 2021 Beach Reads LAMBDA Literarys Most Anticipated LGBTQ Literature of May Washington Post’s 12 Titles to Get You to the End of Summer“Rowley delivers the perfect summer read: The Guncle is relentlessly witty, sweet and heartbreaking.” -Elin HilderbrandWise and hilarious. -People A laugh-out-loud heartwarmer. -Oprah Daily“Rowley’s depth and humor will warm even the most jaded hearts.” -Washington PostA formerly famous gay sitcom star is suddenly tasked with raising his niece and nephew in this sweet, saucy novel. -Vogue“Deeply entertaining.” -Real Simple“Gay Uncle Patrick is given custody of his young niece and nephew for the summer, and struggles to integrate his lifestyle as an actor with his new charges.” -Entertainment Weekly “The author of Lily and The Octopus and The Editor delivers arguably his funniest and most poignant novel yet.” -E! News “[A] brilliant tale of loss and love.” -GMA “[A] heartwarming, hilarious tale of family ties that even the deepest grief can’t shake.” -Southern Living “A moving tribute to love, patience, and family in even the most trying of times.” -Country Living “Rowley’s t