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The Guncle

by Steven Rowley
The Guncle
The Guncle

Humorous journey, gay uncle turned unexpected guardian.

"The Guncle" could really resonate with you if you're in the mood for a blend of humor and heartwarming growth. It's not just about the comedy of a fabulously unprepared uncle taking care of his niece and nephew; it's also a story about finding resilience and love in unexpected family dynamics. This book has a unique charm; it celebrates the power of love and family with a refreshing, comedic twist.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2021)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List for Relationships (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Guncle

by Steven Rowley
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ISBN: 9780525542308
Authors: Steven Rowley
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Date of Publication: 2022-04-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: LGBTQ+
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 193885 readers)

Description

From 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. So when tragedy strikes and Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian, he is, honestly, overwhelmed. 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. But when his waggish set of Guncle Rules no longer appease Maisie and Grant's parental void, Patrick's eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means you're unfailingly human.
 

Humorous journey, gay uncle turned unexpected guardian.

"The Guncle" could really resonate with you if you're in the mood for a blend of humor and heartwarming growth. It's not just about the comedy of a fabulously unprepared uncle taking care of his niece and nephew; it's also a story about finding resilience and love in unexpected family dynamics. This book has a unique charm; it celebrates the power of love and family with a refreshing, comedic twist.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2021)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List for Relationships (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.