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The Best Books Where Characters Go on Vacation
By: Angela & Melissa
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As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn a referral fee from qualifying purchases.Summer is the perfect time to stamp your passport… or at least your library card. We’ve gathered a mix of contemporary and historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, rom-coms, and magical realism, all featuring travel and vacations as major plot points. Some of these trips bring romance, adventure, and self-discovery, while others deliver unexpected twists, family drama, and sometimes even murder.
Whether you’re looking for an armchair escape or the perfect book about a vacation to toss in your suitcase, these stories are ready to take your TBR on a getaway of its own.
Vacation-Themed Books
The Old Ducks’ Club
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
94% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
It’s almost Sophia’s 60th birthday, and she is not thrilled with her life in Oxford. After a bad relationship, she decides a month-long trip to Greece is just what she needs to find herself. When she arrives, she finds that her rental comes with loud and gregarious neighbors. But they aren’t rambunctious kids – it’s The Old Ducks’ Club, a group of 60-something friends who live life to the fullest.
The spunky Ducks draw Sophia in despite her wishes for a quiet vacation. And once they remind her how to enjoy life, she starts looking at her handsome Greek neighbor through different eyes. While her lousy relationship and Greek relationship are covered, the book is more a story of friendship and Sophia’s transformation than a typical romance.
Thoughts on This Book
Many reviewers of this book shared that they are also 60-something and found the characters in this uplifting read relatable and entertaining. Some warn that Sophia isn’t as engaging as the other ducks initially, but if you stick with her, you’ll love her too.
The Great Italian Holiday Mix-Up
Book Summary
Delaney and her boyfriend, Nicholas, are feeling adventurous, so they’ve signed up with a vacation matchmaking company that is going to plan them a romantic getaway – destination unknown. When Delaney arrives on the Isle of Capri, it seems like the making of the perfect holiday. But then a man named Nick, who is not her boyfriend, walks into her hotel suite. Nick is equally confused to find Delaney rather than his fiancée.
After a series of frantic phone calls, Nick and Delaney discover that because the men share a name, there’s been a mix-up. Their partners are together in Iceland, and the hotel in Capri is fully booked, so they can’t even get separate rooms while waiting to clear up the travel confusion.
Capri, with its beautiful scenery and endless Aperol Spritzes, is one of the most romantic places on Earth. So romantic, in fact, that as Nick and Delaney scramble to fix the mix-up, they may find themselves starting to question if the wrong holiday might just be the right one after all.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
Australian author Sandy Barker has become one of Angela’s favorite rom-com writers whose books are always set in dreamy destinations, so we’re very excited to read her newest book set on the Isle of Capri! Early readers call it a laugh-out-loud read filled with delicious banter and swoony moments.
The Family Holiday
Book Summary
Beth and her family get the opportunity to swap their wintry UK cottage for Amber’s sunny Italian villa for a two-week holiday. While Beth’s home is cozy, Amber’s is fancy and everything a dream vacation is made of, complete with an infinity pool. Or rather, it looked like a dream before it became a nightmare.
The book is told from alternating perspectives between Beth and Amber. We will say this qualifies as a murder mystery, but beyond that, we recommend not reading the publisher’s synopsis, as reviewers say it gives away something that doesn’t happen until pretty far into the book.
Thoughts on This Book
If you loved the movie The Holiday, where Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet trade houses, this book might appeal to you. But keep in mind that it’s a thriller, not a heartwarming holiday tale!
The Dry Grass of August
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
91% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
When thirteen-year-old Jubie and her family, including three siblings, her mother, and the family’s Black maid, Mary Luther, head from North Carolina to Florida on vacation, she had no idea how the summer trip would change her life forever.
As the family drives further south, Jubie starts noticing more anti-integration signs and racial tension. Soon, her mother finds it more difficult to find a safe place for Mary Luther to use the restroom. But Jubie still never predicted the shocking turn their trip would take. She’s left confronting her parents’ failings and wondering where her own convictions lie.
More About This Book
Author Anna Jean Mayhew worked on this novel for 18 years before its release, when she was 71. Her persistence paid off, with The Dry Grass of August winning the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction.
This Summer Will Be Different
Book Summary
The first time they met, Lucy was a tourist vacationing at a Prince Edward Island beach house and Felix was the local who showed her a good time. But when Lucy found out that Felix was also her best friend’s younger brother, she vowed that it could never happen again.
Unfortunately, their chemistry was electric, and staying away from one another was easier said than done. Each summer, Lucy escapes to PEI for the fresh air, the oysters, and the company of her best friend, Bridget. And each summer, she promises that she won’t wind up in Felix’s bed. Again.
This year, however, Bridget is in crisis when she flees Toronto a week before her wedding. Lucy drops everything to follow her to PEI. It’s more important than ever that Lucy resist her connection to Felix.
Another Book by This Author
Carley Fortune’s new 2026 release is also a perfect fit for this vacation-themed book list, although it may have a long library wait list.
Our Perfect Storm introduces readers to Frankie and George, lifelong best friends with headstrong personalities who clash but always seem to find a way to come back together. With her wedding approaching, she’s not sure if George will show up to stand by her side as her best man. But he does, and the weekend is off to a perfect start until her fiancé dumps her.
George thinks the best way for her to heal her broken heart is to go on her honeymoon…with him. Frankie agrees, seeing a week-long vacation in the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino, British Columbia, as a chance to finally repair their friendship. But doing so may just unearth long-buried secrets and feelings that neither of them is prepared to deal with.
Book Summary
While traveling in Florence with her cousin Charlotte, Lucy Honeychurch begins to question the carefully planned life expected of her back home in Edwardian England. On vacation in Italy, she meets the unconventional Emerson family, whose open and passionate approach to life is a sharp contrast to the rigid rules of polite society.
Back home, Lucy becomes engaged to the wealthy and proper Cecil Vyse, but her experiences abroad continue to linger in her mind.
Thoughts on This Classic
This classic novel delivers romance, humor, and sharp social observations for a charming coming-of-age story.
While only the first third of this book is set on vacation in Italy, this section plays an outsized role in the story because it continues to shape her feelings after she returns home.
Rules for Visiting
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
90% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
As a botanist, forty-year-old May prefers spending time with plants over people. She’s a gardener at a local university and likes to observe others’ lives while minimizing her interactions with them. However, in her younger years, she had a group of four close friends.
While it’s not feasible to get the group back together all in one place, May sets out to reconnect with them one by one during an unexpected hiatus from work. Part tale of self-discovery and part story of female friendship, this book also explores themes of life’s offline simplicities vs. images of perfection online.
Inspiration for This Book
While May’s travels might not fit the typical definition of “vacation,” the book includes multiple trips, sightseeing moments, and reflections on travel and visiting etiquette. If you are looking for more of a literary fiction read, this could be a great option.
Fans of Homer’s The Odyssey might notice how this book parallels the Greek epic. Except in this modern re-interpretation, Penelope is the one traveling instead of Ulysses. You may also enjoy the references to classic literature and gardening, though you can still understand and enjoy the book without a passion for either.
The Unsinkable Greta James
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
100% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
Greta James had musical talent from childhood, but her parents had different visions of where that talent would lead. While her mother was her biggest fan, her dad could only see the likely pitfalls of a music career.
She has spent years trying to prove him wrong and has reached the point where she’s appearing on magazine covers and playing sold-out shows. However, with the pressure of a sophomore album and the shock of her mother’s recent death, Greta has an on-stage meltdown that goes viral.
She very reluctantly agrees to join her dad on an Alaskan cruise because she hopes it will give her an escape from media coverage and the pressure of her struggling career. Their relationship is as icy as the Alaskan waters. But together aboard the ship, they will finally come to terms with the baggage of their past so that they can face the future.
Our Thoughts on This Book
This book had much more depth and emotion than we expected going in. While there is an element of romance in the book, it is really the story of a father-daughter vacation that forces them to finally confront their shared grief and the challenges that drove them apart.
Book Summary
What started as a peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when Courtney Gray discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage and her niece, Reese, missing. Meanwhile, her nephew, Wyatt, is asleep upstairs unharmed.
Police swarm the quiet locale, and dark truths begin to surface about both the family and the town. It seems everyone has something to hide as Courtney races to unravel the mystery. But the closer she gets to answers, the harder it is for her to know who to trust. Is Reese a victim, or is Reese the killer?
Thoughts on This Book
This is described as a fast-paced murder mystery and missing-person thriller where each and every character is suspicious in some way – just enough to keep you guessing.
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
97% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
Eby first saw Lost Lake on a postcard, and she knew it would be her future. But now, half a lifetime has passed. Her husband and extended family are gone, and Eby is left with a once-charming collection of lakeside cabins. Each year, the same faithful misfits return to vacation in the cabins. Developers have cash in hand to buy the property, but Eby wants one more summer with the regular visitors.
Kate spent her childhood summers at the cabins, and now she’s hoping her daughter, Devin, can enjoy a summer vacation at Lost Lake. One after another, visitors like Kate are drawn to the lake, looking for something they weren’t even sure they needed. From mysteries solved to heartaches mended, will everyone find what they need before it’s too late?
A Summer Reunion
Book Summary
When Amy discovers that her husband has been stealing from her interior design business, she decides to celebrate her looming milestone birthday by reconnecting with old friends. She reaches out to Linda, Kate, and Jane – her best friends from her school days – and invites them to a beautiful villa in Mallorca for a holiday weekend.
Each woman arrives with her own baggage surrounding the events of the past. Will this tense reunion bring them together or tear them apart?
What to Expect in This Novel
While the synopsis doesn’t reveal too much, readers say the novel’s pacing is just right, and relevant details are revealed bit by bit without dragging. The novel is said to provide a great balance of drama and depth, with reviewers calling it both suspenseful and unpredictable.
Format & Availability
For some reason, the ebook version of this novel is not available on Amazon. If that is your preferred reading format, the ebook is available for a very good price on Bookshop.org. Both the paperback and audiobook formats are available as well.
Book Summary
Poppy and Alex became unexpected best friends on a car share ride home from college, despite their utter lack of things in common. Poppy is an extroverted wild child, while Alex is a pragmatic introvert. As the years go by, Poppy has a good life in New York City while Alex remains in their small hometown. But the duo has still reunited each summer for one glorious week of vacation together.
But two years ago, everything changed. They haven’t spoken since. Poppy has everything she could want in life, but remains discontent and knows the last time she was truly happy was her last trip with Alex. So, in a desperate attempt to find joy again, she contacts Alex, hoping for one more trip to make everything right.
Movie Adaptation
This popular novel was adapted into a Netflix movie in January 2026. Our readers have mixed feelings: some say it’s one of the best page-to-screen adaptations they’ve seen, while others feel the movie wasn’t faithful enough to the book.
Death On the Nile
Book Summary
On a luxurious vacation aboard a steamer traveling the Nile River, wealthy heiress Linnet Ridgeway seems to have it all -beauty, money, and a new husband. But tensions simmer beneath the glamorous surface, and jealousy and betrayal quickly disrupt the holiday atmosphere.
When Linnet is found murdered, famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must untangle a web of secrets hidden among the travelers. Set against the stunning backdrop of 1930s Egypt, this locked-room mystery features Christie’s signature puzzle-solving style.
About the Series
While this is actually book #18 in the popular Hercule Poirot series, it’s one of the most recognized vacation mysteries of all time, and a great introduction to Agatha Christie. Be warned, though…we hear that once you read one, you won’t be able to stop there!
How Stella Got Her
Book Summary
With her 40th birthday on the horizon, successful, overworked stockbroker Stella Payne feels stuck. Her life revolves around work, motherhood, and responsibility. Hoping for a break from it all, she takes a vacation to Jamaica with a friend, where she unexpectedly meets Winston Shakespeare. Winston is much younger and immediately brings excitement, passion, and new possibilities into her life.
As their relationship deepens, Stella must decide how much she is willing to risk for happiness and whether she can let go of the fears and expectations holding her back
Genre and Adaptation Notes
This story was adapted into a 1998 movie starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs. The adaptation remains fairly faithful to the novel’s central premise, but where the book is more introspective, the movie’s tone is a bit lighter and more overtly romantic. The film streamlines many of those internal struggles and emphasizes the romance, humor, friendships, and vacation atmosphere.
The Second Chance Holiday Club
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
93% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
Seventy-something Evelyn’s husband turns up dead, wearing his best suit, and with a diamond ring in his pocket (one that doesn’t fit his wife). Evelyn isn’t the type to make impulsive decisions, but when she finds a letter from her husband addressed to a woman on the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England, she decides to deliver it by hand.
On the coach, Evelyn meets two other women in their 70s. Cynthia, blunt and outspoken, and Joy, shy but kind. Both women are also headed to the island for their own private reasons. Though wildly different, the three women form an unexpected trio whose journey becomes far more than just a vacation. Together, they travel through loss, laughter, and new beginnings.
What to Expect in This Book
The cover might suggest that this is a light, fluffy book, but readers describe it as a moving and poignant story. While it addresses serious issues, it does so with plenty of joy, resulting in an ultimately uplifting story.
Keep in mind that this novel is set at Christmas time, and the holiday atmosphere is the backdrop of the story. However, the book’s central focus is the relationship between the women rather than holiday traditions.
Three Weeks with My Brother
Book Summary
When a colorful mailer arrived from the Notre Dame alumni association advertising a tour of some of the earth’s most exotic locations, Nicolas Sparks was busy with a book deadline on top of a hectic family life with five children. However, he kept thinking about the trip and had an idea.
In January 2003, Nicholas set off on the trip with his brother. Only one year apart, the brothers were the only surviving members of their family. As they visited the wonders of the world, daredevil Micah and introspective Nicholas had a rare chance to escape daily life and focus on new adventures and childhood tragedies, discovering truths about loss, love, and hope.
Vacation Non-Fiction
While Nicolas Sparks is most known for his fictional storytelling, this non-fiction book tells the true story of a once-in-a-lifetime vacation around the world with his brother.
Happy Ending
Book Summary
Thea and Alex have a lot in common… and yet, somehow, nothing at all. Both are divorced, love food, and hate where they live. But while Alex is a world-class chef, Thea has never cooked. Alex feels stuck in his hometown, and Thea resents the same town for never quite feeling like home. Thea and her ex are battling it out for custody of their dog, while Alex and his ex are amicably co-parenting their daughter.
In just two years’ time, Thea and Alex went from having just a few friends in common to being best friends themselves. But it all started as a lie.
When their exes got together right after getting divorced, Thea and Alex spun a spite-fueled story about being old friends and first loves. Somehow, that ruse has grown into a real friendship, and now their exes have invited them on a joint vacation. A two-week, two-family beach vacation, daughter and dog included.
They really are friends now, but has the story they originally spun gotten away from them? Or is it the start of their happy ending?
Thoughts on This Book
Told in dual timelines, this is described as a slow-burning romance. It deals with how you grieve a relationship, as well as how you pick yourself up to start again.
While this novel is a standalone, it is part of Chloe Liese’s interconnected romance universe. You don’t need to read any of her other books to enjoy this one, but if you have, you may pick up on some fun connections.
Travels with My Aunt
Book Summary
Henry meets his septuagenarian Aunt Augusta at his mother’s funeral. He hasn’t seen her in over 50 years. But, before he knows it, Aunt Augusta, who lives life with florid abandon, has persuaded Henry to give up his dahlias and travel the world with her.
Determined not to waste a single day of her life, Augusta and Henry set out from Brighton aboard the Orient Express bound for Paris to Istanbul. Next up is Paraguay, where they venture down the rabbit hole of Augusta’s past, filled with swindlers, smugglers, and other unconventional characters.
Thoughts on This Book
First published in 1969, Travels with My Aunt has since been converted to Kindle form and is included with Kindle Unlimited. We always take it as a good sign when a book has that much staying power!
The Summer House Murder
Book Summary
Each summer, sisters Esme, Piper, and Regina vacation at their remote summer house on Lake George in the Adirondacks. But this summer, things are shaping up to be tense thanks to drama within their own families. The oldest sister, Esme, recently discovered her husband’s infidelity but is desperate to keep it secret from the others. Piper, the middle sister, is typically the peace-keeper, but this year she has a newborn and is too tired for that responsibility. The youngest sister, Regina, is the rule breaker, and she has a secret to hide that could cost her everything.
Tensions boil over during an argument, and the sisters go their separate ways for the night. They all expect that the others will cool off overnight, and the next day they’ll resume their vacation on good terms as usual. But the morning light reveals a young woman’s body in the lake. The criminal investigation narrows in on the family home when it becomes clear that the sister’s web of lies is intertwined with the woman in the lake.
Summer Sisters
Book Summary
This story follows the lives of Vix and Caitlin over 20 summers. We see the ways in which their lives are woven together and torn apart over the years, from puberty to their 30th birthdays.
Growing up in Santa Fe, Vix had a difficult life at home. But everything begins to change for Vix when Caitlin – the mysterious and wealthy girl at school – chooses her as a friend and invites her to spend summer vacation with Caitlin’s family on Martha’s Vineyard.
On the Vineyard, Vix is introduced to a life of extreme privilege and becomes part of the Somers family. Returning year after year, the two girls become “summer sisters.” As the summers go on, their friendship also grows more complicated, until the summer when everything falls apart.
Now, years later, Vix is living and working in NYC, and Caitlin is planning her wedding on the Vineyard. When Cailtin begs Vix to not only attend her wedding but also serve as her maid of honor, Vix agrees, hoping to finally understand what happened back then.
In Our Readers’ Words
We read this book more than two decades ago, but after seeing our readers vote it one of the best beach reads of all time, we feel like it’s time for a re-read. Here’s what two of our readers had to say:
“This is a go-to read for me during the summer. The character development is amazing.” -Stacy D.
“Great writing. It is a coming-of-age story. Lots of feelings in this story.” -Brenda W.
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel
Book Summary
For more than sixty years, the Goldman and Weingold families – best friends and business partners – have spent their summer vacations together at their jointly-owned Golden Hotel in the Catskills. But now, the facilities are falling apart, and they have an offer from a developer. Should they renovate, or is it time to sell? Everyone, including the grandchildren on both sides, wants a say in the property’s future during the family reunion.
While this family saga spans only a few days, you’ll also see flashbacks to the glory days of this vacation property and glimpses into the complicated lives of many family members.
Consider This Before Reading
If you loved the setting of family vacations at resort camps featured in movies and TV like Dirty Dancing and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, this would be a great choice!
That said, there are many side characters and storylines to keep track of. If you prefer linear reads with fewer characters, it might not be the best pick.
Murder Takes a Vacation
Book Summary
Muriel Blossom, a recently widowed grandmother in her late 60s, stumbles onto a life-changing lottery ticket and seizes the chance to finally travel, booking a river cruise on the Seine. But her dream vacation turns dangerous when she meets Allan, a charming stranger who ends up dead in Paris just a day later.
Now stranded in Europe with no allies, Muriel must rely on her long-buried PI instincts—from years assisting Tess Monaghan—to uncover the truth. As she navigates elegant cafés, midnight river views, and cozy staterooms, she realizes she’s in over her head: her cabin is ransacked, flirtatious younger men circle her, and a cryptic jewel-encrusted bird pulls her into an international art‑heist (and murder) plot.
Other Vacation-Themed Cozies
We considered a number of vacation-themed cozies for this book list, but all had a bit lower ratings than we typically look for. Melissa read Murder Takes a Vacation and enjoyed the river cruise setting, but other cozy mystery titles you might consider include Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds by Allison Brennan, and the Vacation Mysteries series by Catherine Mack, which starts with Everytime I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies.
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
98% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
Do you dream of seeing the Venetian canals, the Amalfi Coast, or wandering through gorgeous Tuscan villages? This novel will transport you to all three dramatically different scenic Italian locations in vivid detail.
Two hundred years ago, Filomena Fontana cursed her sister. Ever since then, every 2nd born sister in the Fontana family has been unable to find love.
Some of the women believe in the curse, and others are skeptical, but when elderly Aunt Poppy invites two of the young second-born sisters on a trip to Italy, promising to have a plan to break the curse, they can’t pass up the chance. The trio of women travels throughout Italy, learning about their family history and uncovering secrets.
Our Thoughts on This Book
If you’re looking for a book to get lost in, this is a charming and light read filled with vivid atmospheric details! While Poppy has ulterior motives for inviting her nieces on this trip, their travels definitely have vacation vibes. The narrator’s Italian accent makes this especially enjoyable in the audiobook format.
Another Italy-Set Book to Consider
If you are interested in a magical realism book set in Italy, consider One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle. Carol and Katy had been planning a mother-daughter vacation to Positano, the magical Italian seaside town where Carol spent a summer long ago. But Carol dies before the trip, and Katy embarks on the adventure alone.
As soon as 30-year-old Katy sets foot on the Amalfi Coast, she can feel her mother’s spirit. She’s taking in the beautiful views and delicious food when her mother appears – but not the mother she just lost. Instead, she meets a healthy, tanned, 30-year-old version of her mother. For One Italian Summer, Katy gets to know Carol, not as her mom, but as the younger woman her mother used to be. Through her encounters with the 30-year-old version of her mom, Katy is inspired to reconsider her own life choices.
Sandwich
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
93% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
Every summer for the past two decades, Rocky’s family has vacationed at the same rental house in Cape Cod. This year, Rocky is squarely sandwiched between her young adult kids, who still need her in many ways, and her aging parents, who are beginning to need her more and more. All the while, Rocky herself is in the throes of menopause, complete with hormonal bouts of rage and melancholy.
As usual, the family’s annual beach week is spent reminiscing about summers past as well as making new memories. But this year, with so much feeling in flux in her own life, Rocky finds herself fixating on an event from her past that she’s kept secret for far too long. She must come to terms with both her family’s history and future.
Our Thoughts on This Book
While this novel takes place over the course of a one-week family vacation to Cape Cod, the flashbacks to past summers allow the author to create richly drawn, complex characters.
Angela loved this book, rating it 4.5 stars, but she’s not surprised that the overall rating of the book is a bit lower. This book takes a deep dive into the not-so-pretty realities of menopause that women of a certain age (and the Book Girls are getting there) will find very relatable and humorous (sometimes in a “laugh so you don’t cry” kind of way). However, younger readers may not enjoy some of the very specific details, and older readers may not be ready to relive them.
Additionally, this book addresses some difficult topics, and readers don’t all agree with Rocky’s decisions, both past and present.
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
95% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
What should a bride and groom do if they get food poisoning and are too sick to go on their non-refundable honeymoon to Hawaii?
Send the Best Man and Maid-of-Honor on vacation in their place, of course.
That would have been perfect if the duo didn’t hate each other. Follow along as they try to avoid each other while still taking advantage of all the pre-paid activities on a vacation intended for a newlywed couple.
Thoughts on This Book
This funny rom-com is perfect if you’re looking for a light, escapist read. Our readers recently voted it one of the Best Beach Reads of All Time.
If you enjoy this book, be sure to also check out the novella-length full-cast audiobook sequel, The Honeymoon Crashers.
The Guncle Abroad
Book Girls’ Readers Rate This Book
95% Would Recommend to a Friend
Book Summary
In the Guncle, Patrick’s career was struggling, but after taking care of his nephew Grant and niece Maisie, he was inspired. Now he’s the star of a sitcom, Guncle Knows Best. But as he approaches 50, he’s lonely.
When his brother Greg announces that he’s getting remarried, Patrick looks forward to spending some time with Grant and Maisie. The trio travels through numerous cities in Europe in the lead-up to the wedding in Lake Como.
When they finally arrive in Italy, Patrick quickly butts heads with the kid’s newfound Launt (Lesbian Aunt). As the kids try to adjust to a new normal, Patrick tries to regain his role as their favorite relative while also confronting what his future looks like.
Reads Best as a Sequel
If you loved The Guncle as much as we did, then you’ll enjoy tagging along on vacation with Patrick, Grant, and Maisie in this sequel. This one does not read well as a standalone, but it’s a very fun follow-up.
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