Man Overboard! By Kathleen Rooney

Some books are made for a rainy afternoon in the shop, tucked into the reading chair with the sound of the sea just outside. This is one of them.

From the nationally bestselling author of Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk comes a funny and deeply moving novel—perfect for fans of Where’d You Go, Bernadette; Florence Adler Swims Forever; and The Wedding People.

“Man Overboard! is destined to be the best book of the summer.” —Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View From Lake Como

Meet Patrick “Kick” Kilpatrick. He hates the ocean. Has always been terrified of it. And now? He’s in a real pickle.

Drifting alone in the sea after falling—or jumping? He can’t quite remember, as the all-inclusive drinks on his family cruise were, well, inclusive—Kick must survive. Breath by breath. Hour by hour.

As the waves crash over him, so too do his memories: an obnoxious brother-in-law, a father who could give the Great Santini a run for his money, and a mother who left the family long ago. His family is complicated. Life feels unbearable. But maybe the will to survive is stronger than any of it.

Man Overboard! is inventive, slyly hilarious, and quietly inspiring—a story about what it means to be alive, stay alive, and keep going no matter how choppy the waters get.

We’d suggest reading it near the water. Then again, maybe not. Either way, hold on for dear life.

Come linger a while. This one’s worth the discovery.

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