{"product_id":"sandwich-a-novel-isbn-9780063345171","title":"Sandwich: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSandwich\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTom Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.”—Elin Hilderbrand, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSwan Song\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A total delight.”—Kate Christensen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the beloved author of \u003ci\u003eWe All Want Impossible Things \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWreck\u003c\/i\u003e, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis year’s vacation, with Rocky firmly in the sandwich generation—caught 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's one precious week in this moving work of family life fiction: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Like \u003cem\u003eWe All Want Impossible Things\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmherst Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hippo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An optimistic menopause novel . . . . \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIBER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beach novel to pass on to your best friends, no matter what the season.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOprah Magazine, \"Best Books of 2024”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenna Bush Hager\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s a real beauty.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlennon Doyle, We Can Do Hard Things podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I adore Catherine Newman's warm voice and quirky writing style. Her characters are always full of heart, funny, and vulnerable in ways that will make you feel seen and heard. I still can’t stop thinking about her last book, \u003cem\u003eWe All Want Impossible Things\u003c\/em\u003e (she somehow made hospice care hilarious?!), and I ripped through her latest, \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e, in about a day . . . . Pour yourself a crisp glass of wine, dip your toes in the sand, and enjoy the ride.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLindsay Powers, Amazon Editors' Picks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What makes \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e different from where other novels may go with this set-up is that love and family are the anchors. There is drama, but it is quieter . . . . That is the strength of this novel. That, and the lovely portrayal of traditions that go back years and have thus become cherished. Newman's writing is so on point about this that anyone who has gone to a beloved spot many times will recognize their own trips.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Kos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful story about family . . . . Newman addresses topics like motherhood, love, aging, grief, regret and more in such a realistic way.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWoman's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This novel is universally, unanimously loved. How could it not be, with Catherine Newman’s hilarious and heartfelt writing driving its success? She’s skilled at elevating the mundane, weaving insightful intricacies into the truths of our home and family lives. Newman’s writing is witty and sparkles with wisdom, and she’s able to balance both levity and depth. Ultimately, I came to the last page with a renewed appreciation for the beautiful chaos that weaves itself all throughout life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToday's Chronic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you like my novels, you will love love love this . . . . I stand in awe, it’s just perfect.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Swan Song\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I couldn’t love it more, can’t stop talking about it, can’t stop texting full paragraphs to my friends saying, Right!!??? . . . . It’s so \u003cem\u003ecompletely\u003c\/em\u003e fun and laugh-out-loud funny the way summer reads are supposed to be.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenny Rosenstrach, Cup of Jo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you’re looking for something short and snappy, read \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e. The new novel from Catherine Newman, the author of \u003cem\u003eWe All Want Impossible Things\u003c\/em\u003e, is a pure delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Skimm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Catherine Newman has the most effervescent way of elevating mundane situations—from making a sandwich to fumbling with technology to arguing with your spouse. I’ve loved every Catherine Newman book I’ve read—from her nearly 10-year-old parenting memoir \u003cem\u003eWaiting for Birdy \u003c\/em\u003eto her devastatingly sad (and hilarious) novel \u003cem\u003eWe All Want Impossible Things\u003c\/em\u003e—and this one, about the undeniable weirdness of raising adult children and caring for aging parents (all while spending a week at the beach) is no exception.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKveller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I love [Newman's] writing . . . . I flew through it. I really think it’s going to be everywhere this summer . . . . it’s incredibly human and real and tender and I loved it. Catherine Newman is so talented.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarola Lovering, ABC\/Good Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With the pacing of a thriller, observations akin to poetry and real-life conflict like memoir, Newman’s novel about one family’s week on Cape Cod should find a place in your beach bag, even if your own summer vacation is in Bali. The menopausal Rocky, her husband, their two grown children (along with one’s partner), and her aged parents enjoy time-honored traditions but also have to figure out how to negotiate time’s changes on all of them.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Catherine is a national treasure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMolly Wizenberg, I’ve Got A Feeling newsletter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e will have you laughing through your tears . . . . You’ll be screenshotting paragraphs of this heartbreakingly honest novel to send to your friends.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e is my idea of the perfect summer novel: shimmering and substantive. One more aspect of Newman’s book deserves highlighting: like many other recent novels by best-selling female authors—I’m thinking of Jennifer Weiner, Ann Patchett, and Megan Abbott—Newman introduces a storyline here about abortion. She writes about that contested subject—and the emotions it engenders—in a way that I’ve never encountered in fiction before.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaureen Corrigan, NPR’s “Fresh Air\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you want a book that has you from ‘hello,’ this is the one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Patchett, PBS NewsHour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Books with this one’s warmth and humor are truly rare.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[\u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e] practically glows with family feeling . . . . [it] has much in common with Ann Patchett’s \u003cem\u003eTom Lake\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ethough Patchett’s novel doesn’t have an older generation, a key element here . . . . The laughter begins on the first page . . . and the great lines and witty observations never stop.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eNewman . . . has skillfully crafted both setting and characters in this novel that will resonate with all in the \"sandwich generation,\" caregivers for parents and children alike . . . . There is just enough humor thrown in that readers may laugh as much as they cry at the all-too-relatable situations and the razor-sharp witty conversations among the family members. Women’s fiction readers will gobble this delicious (though at times heartbreaking) \u003cem\u003esandwich\u003c\/em\u003e right up.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Secrets are confessed and ties between parents and their adult children are tested on a week's vacation in Cape Cod. Newman's light touch keeps this family drama from slipping into melodrama. Feels like eating pastries (from the \"good\" bakery) over coffee while venting to my mother on the beach.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Completely did me in with its heartbreak and humor . . . . so well told.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDetroit News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Catherine Newman is basically a national treasure, at this point, and so it’s not surprising that this new, hilarious, deeply moving, gorgeously plotted, beautifully written, slyly subversive novel hit me like a ton of bricks.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoanna Rakoff, author of My Salinger Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“At times laugh out loud funny, often earthy and irreverent, the book nevertheless also tackles subjects as serious as life and death . . . . The unexpected everyday just keeps coming, in a book with love as its theme, overtly present in every scene: love for children, parents, for enormous sandwiches shared on sandy beaches, for a summer cabin in Sandwich, Massachusetts barely big enough to hold this modern, messy, funny family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Newman is a very funny writer. The laughter begins on the first page . . . and the great lines and witty observations never stop.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeekly Reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Newman is warm, generous, always funny—but always with the intent to make you laugh at yourself as much as the characters. A beach novel to pass onto your best friends.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I just finished Catherine Newman’s latest novel, \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e. I was reading it while waiting at my daughter’s ballet class, and I was crying-snorting-laughing.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin Boyle, Big Salad Newsletter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I don't laugh out loud very often when I'm reading books, but I did while I was reading \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e. And I bet I smiled an average of three times per page. Catherine Newman's novel is tons of fun....I bet parents will relate to the nostalgia of \u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e, which skirts up against sentiment without ever crossing the line because, like Thornton Wilder in the play \u003cem\u003eOur Town\u003c\/em\u003e, Newman is adept at capturing the everyday details of life that seem insignificant at the time but turn out to have shaped us....Newman's writing is funny, clear-eyed and compassionate.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Finally, literary fiction has started to fully appreciate the joy of an older female narrator . . . . Rocky is a worthy member of this new and much-needed club, not just for her date of birth but also for her relatability . . . . a protagonist like Rocky is so necessary, because a whole generation will now be able to read this wise and exquisitely written story and say \u003cem\u003eI know how you feel. \u003c\/em\u003eThey will say, \u003cem\u003eSame\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What I love about this book is we see from the perspective of the mother how incredibly excited she is to bring her family all together again, which is something I can relate to . . . . she is in that sandwich generation, in that middle place in life. Newman did an exquisite job of showing that middle place with a lot of humor and sensitivity and kindness. It’s a book I couldn’t stop thinking about when I finished.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Egan, New York Times Book Review podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This delightful book just begs to get sand between its pages . . . . a beautiful testament to how decisions can reverberate down the decades and into the delicate future.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A moving and heartwarming tale of family that rings deeply true.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCambridge Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Occasionally a writer comes along who seems able to turn every domestic triumph and tear, every dinner concocted, co-sleep endured and I.P.A. swallowed (or not)—in other words, the ordinary stuff of first-world life—into material rife with wit, humor and soul-bearing openness. Catherine Newman. . . is that sort of writer. . . . Impassioned, crackling, vividly detailed writing and utter hilarity. . . . If you want to laugh out loud, tear up and rush to pull out a book in the 35 seconds between subway stops, this sweet, savory, tenderhearted \u003cem\u003eSandwich \u003c\/em\u003efits the bill, and goes down like (bread and) buttah.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Catherine Newman nails it all: the hilarious domestic details of family life, the tremendous stakes of our most personal choices, and the vulnerability of loving other human beings wholeheartedly. I feel this book so deep in my bones.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Laura Philpott, author of Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Newman imbues Rocky’s internal struggles with importance and gravity, all while showcasing her very funny observations about life and parenting. She examines motherhood with a raw honesty that few others manage—she remembers the hard parts, the depths of despair, panic, and anxiety that can happen with young children, and she also recounts the joy in a way that never feels saccharine. She has a gift for exploring the real, messy contradictions in human emotions . . . . A moving, hilarious reminder that parenthood, just like life, means constant change.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Newman . . . returns with a story about a woman coming to terms with life over 50. As her family gathers for the annual vacation on Cape Cod, Rocky is worn out by menopause and nostalgia . . . . she is within the sandwich generation, torn between past and present. Readers in this age group will relate to Rocky’s woes, and as the novel’s tone becomes more serious, they may identify with Rocky’s history as well. This is a quick yet moving read that will stay with readers long after the last page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A piece of perfection . . . Family, love, secrets, a marriage that is ordinary, imperfect, sexy and beautiful . . . I laughed, I cried and I laughed some more . . . a wonderful book about how families love, disagree, fail one another—and endure.\"    - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I loved reading this book! Not only do I want to send this gracious family a thank you note for having me along for a week at the beach, I’m still laughing out loud when I think of some sentences, and lumping up in my throat when I think of others.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEliza Minot, author of In the Orchard and The Tiny One\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSandwich\u003c\/em\u003e reminds me of Laurie Colwin’s \u003cem\u003eHappy All the Time—\u003c\/em\u003eNewman shares Colwin's ability to write about intertwined happiness and heartbreak (as well as her passion for food). I found myself snorting out loud with laughter, the wheezing kind, then all at once, deeply moved. This is a book about love and change and loss, all packed into an annual family week on Cape Cod. And it’s a total delight.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate Christensen, author of The Great Man and Welcome Home, Stranger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588038602981,"sku":"NP9780063345171","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063345171.jpg?v=1773960944","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/sandwich-a-novel-isbn-9780063345171","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}