Sandwichis 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,New York Timesbestselling author ofTom Lake

A total delight.Kate Christensen,author ofThe Great ManandWelcome Home, Stranger

From the beloved author ofWe All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.

For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her familys 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, andthanks to the cottages ancient plumbingseptic too.

This years va