University City Public Library Book Challenge: The Guncle

Press release from University City Public Library Book Challenge:

July 12, 2021

Patrick is semi-retired and mourning his partner. Now his sister-in-law dies...but she is so much more than that. Sara was his best friend from college. They were true compatriots, perhaps the perfect team but Patrick is gay. Sara ended up marrying Patrick's brother Greg so they formally became family. Now Sara has succumbed to cancer and Greg has some issues of his own.

Everyone's favorite gay uncle ends up taking Maisie and Grant (his niece and nephew) for the summer. Visits have always been fun but being a true caregiver for an entire summer? This seems like more than he can manage. And yet, if he doesn't take the kids, they end up with his pushy sister. There is enough competition there that he agrees to this plan. The result is an interesting summer with fun and grieving. I know this doesn't sound all that great, but it is a sweet ride that will leave you with a desire to mix up a cocktail. Rowley narrates this perfectly.

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