The guncle : a novel / Steven Rowley.
"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."-- Provided by publisher.
Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. When tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick's 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--isn't solved with treats and jokes, 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780525542285
- ISBN: 0525542280
- ISBN: 9780525542308
- Physical Description: 326 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
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| Subject: | Mothers > Death > Fiction. Guardian and ward > Fiction. Gay men > Fiction. Nephews > Fiction. Uncles > Fiction. Mothers. Gay men. Palm Springs (Calif.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Domestic fiction. Humorous fiction. Novels. |
Available copies
- 6 of 52 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 52 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek Public Library | F Row (Text) | 33630005083212 | Adult Fiction | In transit | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | F Row (Text) | 33630005083154 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 04/28/2025 |
