Join us June 27th at 7pm for snacks, drinks, conversation, and a chat with the author herself about all things story. All TBR book club attendees will receive at $5 gift card to use at The Briar Patch Bookstore. TBR Bangor events are held at BookSpace (formerly Coespace), 48 Columbia Street in Downtown Bangor, Maine.

We offer THREE ways to join the fun. Already have the book? Don't worry, we've got a special option just for you!

Virtual Attendees: Welcome from afar! A link to join as well as your $5 Briar Patch Gift Card will be sent to the email you provide at checkout no later than three days prior to the scheduled event. You bring the drinks, snacks, and book...we'll bring the author and great discussion! 

In-person Attendees WITH book: Thank you for supporting our local indie bookstore! The month's selection is included with your ticket and books are available for immediate pick-up at Briar Patch in Downtown Bangor. Snacks, drinks, and a $5 gift card to Briar Patch Bookshop will be provided the night of the event. Please print a copy of your ticket and bring with you the night of the event. 

In-person Attendees NO book: So happy to have you join us! You are responsible for acquiring your own copy of the book but snacks, drinks, and a $5 gift card to Briar Patch Bookshop will be provided the night of the event.. Please print a copy of your ticket and bring with you the night of the event. 

A huge thank you to The Briar Patch Bookstore for their collaboration in making these events possible in our area!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Named a Most Anticipated Book of the Year by Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, BookPage, & LitHub.

“I adored this compelling, touching, exquisitely crafted story about a marriage in crisis.” —Liane Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies

From the bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, a masterful novel about a couple in a small town who must navigate the complexities of marriage, family, and longing.

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 struggles to stay afloat.

His smart and confident wife, Jess, has devoted herself to her law career. After years of trying for a baby, she is facing 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 one week when Malcolm learns shocking news about Jess, a patron of the bar goes missing, and a blizzard hits the town of Gillam, 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, the complicated intimacy of small-town living, and what it means to be a family.