Sandwich: The NYT bestseller from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick, We All Want Impossible Things

From the New York Times bestselling author of We All Want Impossible Things

‘Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry.’ Ann Patchett, bestselling author of Tom Lake

'Engaging, frank, funny and moving' Daily Mail

‘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 I know how you feel.’ Guardian

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One week by the beach in their favourite spot, the perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong?

For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape.

The humble, quirky beach house they rent has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, shared mishaps and memories. It is a place where her family comes together and Rocky wants to cling to every moment.

Now, sandwiched between her children who are adult enough to be fun but still young enough to need her, and her parents who are ageing but healthy, Rocky wants to preserve this precious moment of balance for ever.

But life is always full of surprises and this week will be no exception. With her body in open revolt and surprises invading her peaceful haven, the seesaw of Rocky’s life is tipping towards change…

Praise for SANDWICH:

‘If you are after a book to pack on your next holiday, look no further. Here is a novel which will go down as easily as a chilled poolside drink’ i Newspaper

‘A wonderful book about how families love, disagree, fail one another - and endure’ Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

‘I stand in awe… it’s just perfect’ Elin Hilderbrand, bestselling author of Swan Song and The Perfect Couple

‘Will have you laughing through your tears . . . . You’ll be screenshotting paragraphs of this heartbreakingly honest novel to send to your friends’ Real Simple

‘Astute emotional insight and an infectious sense of humour. A gem of a novel’ Observer

‘I adored this novel and am forcing it on everyone I know - Jenny Colgan, author of The Summer Skies

‘Newman is truly a master of taking complex and chaotic human emotion and making sense of it’ Guardian

‘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 Sandwich fits the bill, and goes down like (bread and) buttah’ New York Times

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New York Times bestseller, July 2024