The Half Moon : a novel / Mary Beth Keane.
"From the beloved bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, an unforgettable novel about a couple in a small town and the complexities of marriage, family, longing, and desire. Malcolm Gephardt, handsome and gregarious longtime bartender at the Half Moon, has always dreamed of owning a bar. When his boss finally retires, Malcolm stretches to buy the place. He sees unquantifiable magic and potential in the Half Moon and hopes to transform it into a bigger success, but quickly realizes that making margins won't be easy. His smart and confident wife, Jess, has devoted herself to her law career. After years of trying to have a baby, she is struggling to accept the idea that motherhood may not be in the cards for her. Like Malcolm, she feels her youth beginning to slip away and wonders how to reshape her future. Award-winning author Mary Beth Keane's new novel takes place over the course of a week when Malcolm learns shocking news about Jess, a patron of the bar goes missing, and a blizzard hits the town, trapping everyone in place. With a deft eye and generous spirit, Keane explores the disappointments and unexpected consolations of midlife, the many forms forgiveness can take, and what it means to be a family."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781982172602
- ISBN: 1982172606
- Physical Description: 296 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Scribner edition
- Publisher: New York : Scribner, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
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- 82 of 83 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | F KEANE (Text) | 33114018620104 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | F KEANE (Text) | 33114018620112 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | FIC Keane (Text) | 31010000820862 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | F KEANE (Text) | 39493110092998 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | F KEA (Text) | 50503300479526 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | F KEA (Text) | 39488201009695 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Bath Community Library | FIC (Text) | 38344101731188 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | F Kea (Text) | 33630005212381 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | FIC KEA (Text) | 30441100919497 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | F KEANE (Text) | 31781067688679 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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"From the beloved bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, an unforgettable novel about a couple in a small town and the complexities of marriage, family, longing, and desire. Malcolm Gephardt, handsome and gregarious longtime bartender at the Half Moon, has always dreamed of owning a bar. When his boss finally retires, Malcolm stretches to buy the place. He sees unquantifiable magic and potential in the Half Moon and hopes to transform it into a bigger success, but quickly realizes that making margins won't be easy. His smart and confident wife, Jess, has devoted herself to her law career. After years of trying to have a baby, she is struggling to accept the idea that motherhood may not be in the cards for her. Like Malcolm, she feels her youth beginning to slip away and wonders how to reshape her future. Award-winning author Mary Beth Keane's new novel takes place over the course of a week when Malcolm learns shocking news about Jess, a patron of the bar goes missing, and a blizzard hits the town, trapping everyone in place. With a deft eye and generous spirit, Keane explores the disappointments and unexpected consolations of midlife, the many forms forgiveness can take, and what it means to be a family."--
